onseeker Music Presents The Ultimate Music-Lover’s Hook-Up For Fans, Artists, And Venues!

Houston-based start-up announces onseeker™ music is now available free to consumers at the iTunes App Store. The new iPhone app connects fans, artists, and venues in ways never experienced before. onseeker™ music is the "how" to the "who, what, when, and where" for music and entertainment. Using the mobile platform, onseeker™ music provides the unique benefit of real-time interaction between fans, artists, and venues using full multimedia profiles, status updates, location-based content, and more.

Subscriber artists and venues control content and receive consumer-generated feedback, metrics, and analytics that offer intimate insight into tastes and user trends previously unavailable.

The feature-rich app is growing and changing daily as new artist and venue subscribers populate the platform with profiles, show dates, and new media content. Plans are currently underway to offer the onseeker ™music app through all major smartphones including Google Android, Palm Pre, Blackberry, WindowsOS, and Nokia.

Create a profile or learn more about it at http://www.onseekermusic.com

The Road Avenger Novel, First Public Demo Debut

Saint Charles, MO (MMP Publishing) - MMP Publishing is pleased to announce a preview of the upcoming novel "The Road Avenger" by Mary Margaret Park, a story based upon the 1985 Data East laserdisc classic, "Road Blaster".

"The Road Avenger" novel preview is an excerpt from the larger work, consisting of four segments from the novel's opening, and will mark the first of several public viewings to be released over the next year.

"We're taking 'The Road Avenger' to places he's never been." author Mary Margaret Park said, "A world beyond what the fans already know, building upon the roots of the original 'Road Blaster' experience."

Readers interested in obtaining "The Road Avenger" novel preview may do so by visiting http://www.theroadavenger.com

Accompanying the novel's first public demo debut is the release of the "Road Blaster Singles Collection" by Sekrett Scilensce, a remake of the 1992 "Road Blaster FX" theme-song.

http://www.sekrettscilensce.com/mp3s/ss_rb-ra_demo-teaser-eng.mp3

The "Road Blaster Singles Collection" includes nine new recordings spanning versions in Japanese, English, German, Spanish, as well as instrumental arrangements.

"We're honored to have been authorized to serve the music remakes and novel adaptation." composer Sekrett Scilensce said.

Listeners interested in obtaining the "Road Blaster Singles Collection" may do so by visiting http://www.roadblastersoundtrack.com

The producer's have partnered with artist Manoel Camilo Nascimento of Ramius Technology and Design. MC Nascimento's first set of artworks, showcases a vision of The Road Avenger's universe through a blend of impressionistic and realistic styling.

About the releases:

Authorized by G-mode co. ltd., "The Road Avenger" is a novelization the 1985 Data East laserdisc classic "Road Blaster". It is written by author Mary Margaret Park and co-produced by composer Sekrett Scilensce. Editing of the novel's demo was performed by Jayne Pupek (Tomato Girl, novelist).

Authorized by Freeway Corp., the "Road Blaster Singles Collection" is a remake of the 1992 "Road Blaster FX" theme-song originally by the Japanese rock-band J-Walk. It is produced and performed by composer Sekrett Scilensce.

The "Silver Moon" and "Shelby mug-shot" artworks are licensed by Ramius Technology and Design and are illustrated by Manoel Camilo Nascimento.

Amy Speace To Perform At This Year's Americana Music Festival

Amy Speace will share the stage at the 2009 Americana Music Festival and Conference with artists like Marty Stuart, Cross Canadian Ragweed, and Those Darlins in Nashville this September. The 10th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference will take place from Wednesday, September 16th through Saturday, September 19th, 2009, gathering thousands of artists, fans and industry professionals from all over the world.

Wednesday, September 16 at 10 PM
The Station Inn
402 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 255-3307

Amy will be playing songs from her recently released album "The Killer In Me" on Wildflower Records. Critics have already been raving about the album:

"her velvety, achy voice recalls an early Lucinda Williams. Sounding grounded but wounded, Speace exudes the vulnerability of someone who's loved and lost."
- Alex Cohen, NPR.org, 6.12.09

"a deep, dark album full of lush, emotive lyrics, masterful acoustic guitar work and just the right mix of percussion to make up-tempo numbers"
- Nancy Dunham, Washington Post (DC), 6.12.09

"[Speace] will likely increase her following substantially with this album. It's a dark, deeply personal album... a rough-edged, roots-rock sound that perfectly complements Speace's unsettling lyrics."
- Jay Lustig, Newark Star Ledger (NJ), 6.26.09

"Amy Speace revels in her commanding growl on 'The Killer in Me.' Fans of Melissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls could connect."
- Jon Takiff, Philadelphia Daily News (PA), 6.30.09

Possessing a commanding voice, a distinctive melodic sensibility and an uncanny knack for nailing complex emotions in song, AMY SPEACE makes music that's both illuminating and effortlessly accessible. Her forthcoming release, The Killer In Me, follows her 2006 breakthrough Songs for Bright Street. While Songs won her a loyal international fan base, The Killer In Me finds the NY-based artist forging into deeper, darker lyrical and musical terrain, delivering an album of startling intimacy and resonance.

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MusicDishTV: Polarity/1's "The Marvin Stomp" Performed by the Battery Dance Company of New York

Polarity/1's use of broken record sound at the start of The Marvin Stomp makes his song anything but broken. In fact, the introductory sounds are so upbeat that the repetition is quite satisfying. The jazzy twists and swingin beat sure give the performers in the Battery Dance Company something to dance about. Just try listening to these melodies without moving along Polarity/1s eclectic compilation of bouncy, enthusiastic noises which will have listeners dancing inside and out.

http://www.polarity1.com
http://www.batterydanceco.com

The music of Polarity/1 is exactly what the name suggests: conjoined opposites -- a mash up of new: cutting edge electronica/hip hop/nu-jazz and old; roots music of America (blues, funk, country, early jazz), Brazil (samba, pagoda, etc.) and West African groove science. Polarity also describes the dual streams of Polarity/1's musical output: songs and instrumentals.

http://www.itunes.com/polarity%2F1

P5Audio Announces New Product Blitz: Launching New Music Samples, Loops, Licks And Beats

Los Angeles, CA Aug 25, 2009 -- P5Audio.com, online leader in royalty free music loops, sample sounds and beats, announces a major update to their product catalog of music samples, beats and loops that are hotter than ever. Kicking off this exciting product update blitz are the RnB Billboard Bounce Music Loop Sets, Live Vintage Wurli Music Loops and Live Vintage Wurli Licks - all available now for instant download.

"As they say... Out With the Old and In With the New," states David Whiteside, President of P5Audio. "We're cleaning house here at P5Audio - handing off some of our old music sample inventory to make room for hotter, more current sounds. We know the high quality our clients have come to expect from P5Audio so we've spent the summer months - turning up the heat - by recording tons of new licks, beats, samples and loops that are incredibly hot!"

Kicking off this product catalog update launch are the RnB Billboard Bounce Construction Music Loops Sets, Live Vintage Wurli Grooves Music Loops and Live Vintage Wurli Grooves Licks:

RnB RnB Billboard Bounce Construction Loops Sets:

* Features new Construction Loop format by popular demand

* Featuring 20 construction loopsets with a total of 275 individual Music Loops

* All parts are separated including Bass, Rapid Synth, Guitar, Keys, FX, Kick, Snare, Hat, and percussion

* Each Loop Set can be used to create a hot beat... and with this new format, each Music Loop has a "sister" loopset

* Mix and match using these Loop Sets in pairs or on their own

* These sounds are hot enough to make it onto the Billboard with 20 Loop Sets in the styles of RnB hit makers such as Usher, Kanye West, R Kelly and Keri Hilson

P5Audio is dropping the first three products in its new Vintage Instrument Series: Vintage Wurli Grooves Licks and Vintage Wurli Grooves Music Loops. A combination pack is available for any Music Producers:

* Recorded by the best keyboard players on the amazing vintage keyboards

* Both the Wurli Licks and Music Loops have all the round beautiful tones of the Wurli, with a little grit and flava give beats something totally unique

* Authentically performed by professional keyboard players for music loops and licks that inspire new levels of greatness for making beats

* Features beat making for any style of music - from Hip Hop and Rnb to Rock

* Live Vintage Wurli Grooves Producers Pack combines the two Vintage Wurli products and is available for any Music Producers' projects

For more information on Rnb Billboard Bounce or Vintage Wurli available for Instant Download:
Contact: David Whiteside
Visit: http://www.p5audio.com
Phone: 1-888-884-8838

About P5Audio:
P5 Audio, leader in music sample sounds and loops, is committed to delivering professional products for the modern music producer - offering multi track music loops and sample downloads, hip hop samples, music loops and sample sounds for fruity loops, garage band loops, acid pro, rock beats and drum loops - ready to use in all major software sampler formats, as well as all music hardware samplers. 100% Royalty Free and available for Instant Download.
http://www.p5audio.com

Bethany & Rufus - "900 Miles": Harmony In Diverse Musical Styles

Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Cappadocia form a duo unlike any other. Rufus plays a five string electric cello that he invented. He plays with percussive rhythmic funkiness and Bethany sings in a down home bluesy bent. They mix jazz, funk, folk, and world music together and the resulting sound is truly unique.

Bethany & Rufus' 900 Miles -- musicdish

One of their releases is a song called "900 Miles." This tune is a great example of how these two musicians can mix styles. Where the lyrics and Bethany's tone affect a melancholy and ghostly feeling, Rufus' bass line is inescapably funky. One finds himself dancing to this ballad of a forlorn traveller. As Bethany sings, "if this train runs me right, I'll be home tomorrow night, 'cause I'm 900 miles from my home." A strange mix, to be sure, but Bethany and Rufus make it sound beautiful.

Along with this song comes a music video. The piece depicts both musicians slowly trekking down a long desolate railroad track and cuts to scenes of them playing together in a small cabin. The imagery captures the meaning of the song in an eery setting. It evokes a feeling of loneliness and desperation as Bethany sings of the train that will bear her home, a train that never seems to come.

- Review by Jon Peritz

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New York's Rachael Sage To Appear On New "Fame" Film Soundtrack

New York, NY - MPress Records is pleased to announce that Rachael Sage's song "Too Many Women" will be featured in the new "Fame" film hitting theatres on September 25, 2009. The soundtrack album will be available for digital and physical purchase nationally on August 25, 2009. "Too Many Women", which also appears on Sage's critically acclaimed album "Public Record", was hand-picked by director Kevin Tancharoen, and remixed by Damon Elliot specifically for the movie.

Rachael Sage's song appears on the "Fame" soundtrack alongside such notable artists as Santigold, Naturi Naughton, Meghan Mullally and Sam Sparro. For a full track-listing, visit: http://www.lakeshore-records.com/fame.

Being involved in this project carries special meaning for Sage, who reveals: "When I saw 'Fame' as a kid, the characters resonated with me so much...By the time the TV series came out I'd already decided I wanted to grow up to be a combination of Leroy, Coco and Bruno - who definitely inspired me to get my first synthesizer!"

As a teenager, Sage's passion for dance ultimately carried her to the renowned School of American Ballet (located directly across the street from the performing arts high school upon which "Fame" was based). "A lot of dancers at S.A.B also attended the High School For Performing Arts, so there's definitely a big nostalgia-factor for me." Sage eventually performed with the New York City Ballet, and also studied at the legendary Actors Studio, before turning her focus entirely toward being a musician.

About the Film:
A reinvention of the original Oscar®-winning hit film, Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School for Performing Arts. The cast includes a host of newcomers in the student roles, but fans of the original film will be pleased to find Debbie Allen recast as Principal Angela Simms; the faculty casting also features such luminary talent as Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally and Bebe Neuwirth. For further information on the film, visit: www.generationfame.com.

About Rachael Sage:
Self-taught musician, poet and producer Rachael Sage radiates what MOJO Magazine calls "warm, intelligent...NY indie charm". An innovative, improvisational keyboardist, she performs over 150 dates a year with her band The Sequins throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Sage, who has shared stages with Ani DiFranco, Colin Hay, The Animals and Judy Collins, was recently named one of the Top 100 Independent Artists Of The Past 15 Years by Performing Songwriter magazine. A two-time Independent Music Award Winner, Sage has earned a loyal following for her infectious melodies, poetic lyrics and often-outrageous, colorful stage banter.

Her latest self-produced album, CHANDELIER, was mixed by Kevin Killen (U2, Elvis Costello), and contains 13 tracks of what Performing Songwriter magazine calls "engaging pop arrangements and gripping melodies".

Fresh from her successful run in Scotland at Edinburgh's Fringe Festival, Rachael Sage brings her new show "Sequins & Shpiel" to the West Coast. Be sure to check out her live rendition of the song "Fame" that The Herald (Edinburgh) calls the "hit of Fringe 2009."

September 8th The Hotel Utah Saloon San Francisco, CA 8:00pm
September 9th The Pour House Paso Robles, CA 8:00pm
September 10th Saint Rocke Hermosa Beach, CA 9:00pm
September 11th Lestat's San Diego, CA 8:30pm
September 12th Hotel Café Los Angeles, CA 7:00pm

For VIP/media requests, contact Melanie Rodriguez at: 212.481.7243 or Melanie@mpressrecords.com.
For Licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@mpressrecords.com.
Artist Website: http://www.mpressrecords.com

Download "How Much" MP3 by John Hampson of Nine Days Fame

"John Hampson's latest offering maintains the pop sensibility we all remember from his time with Nine Days and the hit single, "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)." But "How Much" has a few new, and much welcomed, changes. While Hampson's ability for hit-writing remains strongly evident, this song has the tone and musicality of a much more diverse and interesting composer. He melds many instrument sounds and rhythms building the song from light verse to rich chorus soaked with smooth vocal harmony and warm timbres. The bridge is the real ear-catcher and with touching lyrics and driving rhythms it's the musical highlight of this tune. Hampson sews familiar emotions to strong melodies and warmth and makes this song worth listening to." - Review by Jon Peritz

Download "How Much" by John Hampson (mp3)
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ABOUT JOHN HAMPSON OF NINE DAYS
John Hampson first burst on to the scene as lead singer and songwriter for Nine Days, a rock/power pop band who hit Gold with "Absoluely (Story of a Girl)" in the early 2000's and who still has popularity today. John has since pursued a solo career. His songs have been heard in many TV shows and Films and the hit song that made the band famous is still a modern rock radio staple. Recently, he had a hit with "The In Crowd" sung by Mitchell Musso for Hollywood/Disney Records (produced by Brian Malouf) as well.

http://www.myspace.com/johnhampson
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UM2N Review: P*L*A*Y AH by Swagga Jonez fka "Budha"

"I'm a P-L-A-Y AH Reason why your girl called and wanna break up Say she tired of scrubs, she need a moneymaker A hustler that do it big and ride On twenty two's and up And I'm that dude And I'm that guy They say it's so clean They say it's so fly And I'm that guy And I'm that dude And even when it's summer I'm still cool"

Download P*L*A*Y AH by Swagga Jonez fka "Budha" (mp3) | Buy it on iTunes

The track "P*L*A*Y AH" by Swagga Jonez fka "Budha" is somewhat of a musical paradox. I say this because it has some ole school flavor blended into a Hip Hop and Rap combination. But the irony doesn't end there. Usually, most rappers stick with one perception of women, but BUDHA mixes it up like he respects a portion of the female population and gives them their props, and makes it clear that he has only one use for the rest. I find that to be pretty interesting.

"My grandpa was a Mack My brother was too Treat a woman like a woman

Share a ho with the crew"

My favorite verse on the track is the following because he really hits a home run about the difference between being fake and being real:

"I'm an A+ You're an F- I'm an Obama You're a Clarence Thomas Justified player Justified mack You girl gone, bruh and that alone Justifies that"

Overall, the track has a nice beat and you can definitely dance to it (I know I did), but it doesn't quite complete the task of distinguishing itself from other rap songs. But Budah has collaborated with other well know artists such as producer Droop-E and rap legend Bun B of UKG, and these and other music affiliations will continue to shape him and his music, and as he continues to make music, I think he will become more comfortable with finding his "own sound." My opinion is that we'll see him come into his own with future releases.

http://www.IntroToBudha.com

Review by Michele Wilson-Morris

October Song Fest At Loretta Lynn's Ranch Sign Ups

Folks from all over are invited to come to Loretta Lynns Ranch at Hurricane Mills for three days of camping, food and fun this October 2-4. The October Fest at Loretta Lynns Ranch is several events in one. Its 3 days of live music performances, dancing, Classes, Door Prizes. Canned Goods and Pie judging. Games booths and more.

Songwriters from the novice to the pro will share their original songs on multiple outdoor stages. Hit Writers from the past, present and future will be showcasing their tunes with live music. There are Open Sing Rings that Song Wranglers can join in or start. There is a Co-writers Corner for on the spot writing and sharing a new tune. If ya still can't sleep after all the stages close there is an after hours Camp Fire Sing Ring down by the creek. The Fest welcomes all forms of songwriting. Everyone who comes will have an opportunity to share their original lyrics, songs or music.

You can also register to attend 3 days of classes all about the craft and businesses of being a songwriter. Pro Instructors who have been there, done that, will share their secrets and personal experiences about what it takes to be successful in the business of music. Attend all or parts.

There will also be dance bands Friday and Saturday night with door Prizes. Sunday morning to afternoon is Gospel and Contemporary Christian singing . Sign your church group or individuals to come sing and play.

There will be Home Canned Goods and Pie Judging competition. Register your Pickles, Bean Relish, Green Beans, Jellies and other home made canned goods for a chance at the Blue Ribbon and other prizes. Apple, Peach and Pumpkin pies will also be judged.

Try your luck at the Watermelon Seed Spitting, Skillet Toss, Golf Chip Shot, Horse Shoe Toss, Ugly Contest, Balloon Toss and other family activities. Arts, Crafts & Music booths of all kinds will be on hand for your browsing pleasure.

And if that werent enough to do..... Loretta Lynns Dude Ranch is complete with a Full Service RV Park & Campsites, Swimming Pool, Playgrounds, Canoeing, Paddle Boats, Nature Trails, Mini Theater, Lynn Plantation Home, Butcher Holler Home Place, "Coal Miners Daughter Museum." The Old Grist Mill Water Wheel Houses, Fan Museum, Western Town and more.

So come hang with the gang for the three day weekend & find your place in the mix. We are located about 65 miles due west from Nashville and east of Jackson. The October Fest at Loretta Lynns Ranch is now accepting sign ups for performing & non performing songwriters, classes, Gospel singing and general admissions, booths, canned food and pie entries, skillet toss, seed spiting and more for the October 2-4, '09 happening. For information visit www.SongWritersFestival.com or call 931-296-4067 / 615-424-1491 or email Ranch@SongWritersFestival.com