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MusicDishTV: Fiona Joy Hawkins - "From The Outside"

"From The Outside" by Fiona Joy Hawkins, album Blue Dream (2008).

Fiona Joy Hawkins (born 1964) is an Australian composer. She was born in Cessnock, New South Wales, to a creative family, and trained as a classical pianist. Her first album, Portrait of a Waterfall charted at #1 on the New Age Reporter (NAR) World Charts in 2005. Her classical release, Angel Above My Piano, earned the NAR Lifestyle Music Award for Best P

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Added by MusicDish on October 16, 2009 at 4:35pm — No Comments

Alternative Indie Rocker Kirsten DeHaan Readies Her Latest EP

Alternative Rock singer-songwriter Kirsten DeHaan has confirmed her latest release on SirLady Records: a five song EP dubbed "Thorns On A Crown" that is by far her most mature work to date. The new EP encompasses the sweetness of Liz Phair, a soft, airy quality like that of Sia, and the rich alto of Fiona Apple. Digital

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Added by MusicDish on September 22, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Amy Speace Says It's "A Huge Honor" To Open For Nanci Griffith On Upcoming Northeast Shows

This October, Amy Speace can add a new highlight to her ever-growing list of accomplishments this year: a string of dates with legendary songstress Nanci Griffith.

"Of the many artists that I look up to Nanci Griffith surely is high up on my list of influences," says Speace, "and it will be a huge honor to share the s

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Added by MusicDish on September 21, 2009 at 9:01am — No Comments

SirLady Records To Release Kirsten Dehaan's EP "Thorns On A Crown" Through Oseao Media Group

Indie label SirLady Records announces its partnership with digital music distributor and licensing company Oseao Media Group for an October 6th digital release of alternative rock singer-songwriter Kirsten DeHaan's "Thorns On A Crown." DeHaan's new EP encompasses the sweetness of Liz Phair, a soft, airy quality like that of

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Added by MusicDish on September 15, 2009 at 9:44am — No Comments

Kussu Music Publishing Signs A Strategic Long Term Licensing Agreement With Mark Allan Wolfe Music's Catalogue

Kussu Music Publishing, a leading independent company with catalogues of songwriters, composers and producers from all around the world, has announced the signing of Mark Allan Wolfe music's catalogue.

With extensive experience in song marketing and managing diverse music catalogue, Kussu Music Publishing is well situ

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Added by MusicDish on September 9, 2009 at 9:04am — No Comments

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

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Added by MusicDish on August 27, 2009 at 6:47am — No Comments

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.

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Added by MusicDish on August 26, 2009 at 1:31pm — No Comments

October Song Fest At Loretta Lynn's Ranch Sign Ups

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Added by MusicDish on August 26, 2009 at 1:29pm — No Comments

S1 Songs Group Announce Sheryl Crow Deal

S1 Songs Group global CEO, Steve McMellon, is delighted to announce the acquisition of the Sheryl Crow music publishing catalogue and also the execution of a co-publishing agreement for Sheryl's future works.

This is a major deal for the global but London & Dublin-headquartered independent music

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Added by MusicDish on August 25, 2009 at 11:43am — No Comments

S1 Songs Group Announce Sheryl Crow Deal

This is a major deal for the global but London & Dublin-headquartered independent music

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Added by MusicDish on August 25, 2009 at 11:41am — No Comments

John Hampson Of Nine Days #1 Hit Absolutely (Story Of A Girl) Releases His Shiny New Album On iTunes

Long Island, NY (August 17, 2009) On Tuesday August 11th, John Hampson of Nine Days (#1 hit "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)") officially releases his Shiny New Album to the masses on iTunes.

As the first track of the album suggests, the hit songwriter from Long Island NY, has spent the last few months "On

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Added by MusicDish on August 18, 2009 at 5:13am — No Comments

Amy Speace Learns Not To Fear The Killer In Her (A CD Review)

Like many musicians before her, Amy Speace left her family, her friends, and her home to write her new album, "The Killer In Me." She left, it seems, not to escape the pain in her li

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Added by MusicDish on August 14, 2009 at 9:41am — No Comments

Artist Philip Vandermost Teams Up With Chart-Topping Record Producer For New Cd Release "The Long Path"

(Los Angeles, CA) - When musician Philip Vandermost launched his solo career last year, he was ready to establish himself as a songwriter and performer who connected with audiences everywhere. Today, Vandermost releases his second CD, "The Long Path," a record produced by Andrew Alekel who is credited for producing and engineering albums f

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Added by MusicDish on August 4, 2009 at 1:40pm — No Comments

MPress Records Signs Seth Glier To Multi-Album Deal

New York, New York - MPress Records has just inked a three album deal with 20-year-old pianist/singer-songwriter Seth Glier. MPress, which has internationally distributed nine albums by art-pop songstress Rachael Sage, also produces the NEW ARRIVALS charity compilation series, and has presented artist showcases at such i

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Added by MusicDish on July 6, 2009 at 11:48am — No Comments

MTV VMA Breakout Artist DC

Well what's good family, I just wanted to send this out to everyone to let you know that I'm involved in a situation with OurStage and MTV. I'm in the running for the MTV VMA's Breakout Artist DC, and all I need is your vote, so be sure to click on the player below, check out the track 'Bended Knee' and simply Rock Your Vote, that's it, thanx so much for all the support, you know I appreciate every bit of it. Peace n Blessings "E"

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Added by "E" THE R&B/HIP-HOP ROCKSTAR on July 5, 2009 at 5:36pm — No Comments

Amy Speace Shows Her Love For The 'Killer' In You At Joe's Pub

"A collection of gems, a little dark around the edges. As a singer, she's got a soulful voice that grabs your ears. Take note, Amy's one artist you won't want to miss." – John Platt, WFUV

WHERE: Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette Street, New York NY 10003
DATE: Friday, June 19
TIME: 9:30pm
TICKETS: $15 at

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Added by MusicDish on June 17, 2009 at 10:47am — No Comments

Amy Speace To Perform At The North Star Cafι On July 5

Americana-rock recording artist Amy Speace will be giving a performance at the Portland, Maine's North Star Café on July 5 to promote her upcoming album "The Killer In Me," set for release by Wildflower Records on June 30.

Sunday, July 5 - 7 PM
THE NOR

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Added by MusicDish on June 15, 2009 at 4:36pm — No Comments

Funky, groove-rock in Jimmy Mancus' "Give it Up" (feat. RasMG)

"It is apparent that musician Jimmy Mancus has a flair for an eclectic and cool way of writing and singing songs, as evident in his latest single, Give it Up, off of the album Move Down. Summer is just around the corner and its only fitting that we all have a summer song to groove our bodies to. It also doesnt hurt to have RasMG featu

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Added by MusicDish on June 15, 2009 at 4:09pm — No Comments

Song Fest On Music Row Ramps Up For June Performances

Songwriters of every genre, from the novice to the professional will converge on Music Row for The Nashville SongWriters Festival held every third weekend of June. The 2009 Song Fest is many happenings in one. It's part live music festival, part teaching conference, part business networking opportunity and part gathering of old friends. Tune s

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Added by MusicDish on June 12, 2009 at 1:06pm — No Comments

Mitch Easter, James Mastro, And The Faces Help Amy Speace Make "Better" One Of Her Best

Amy Speace's empowering twang "Better" almost didn't make it on to her new album 'The Killer In Me,' out June 30 from Wildflower Records. But thanks to some expert advice from producer and guitarist James Mastro (formerly of The Bongos/Health and Happiness Show), the song that started as a whim blossomed into an endearing anthem fo

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Added by MusicDish on June 7, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments