Entertainment Articles

1. Casino Bonus – Fact or Fiction?

By Hein Hayman Casino bonuses – what is up with this? Is somebody actually nice enough to give you money for free? Sure, and pigs fly! You see, the people running online casinos are actually quite clever (no, don’t laugh). They know that giving away an online casino bonus will not only attract more people to their casinos, but they will make money from it as well. And don't think that this is a new idea... read more

2. How To Hire A Disc Jockey For Your Wedding

By Matt Campbell Hiring music entertainment can arguably be the most important booking made for your wedding. Guests remember whether or not they had fun at your wedding. What you pay for is what you get is a good rule of thumb. However, I would like to educate the consumer, future brides and grooms, of how to hire a DJ and facts to consider. The following are 9 important factors to consider when hiring a disc... read more

3. Interview With Josh Epstein of Vision Music USA

By Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck Vision Music USA is a proactive and progressive music service firm with the interest of their clients the driving force that makes them successful. President Josh Epstein and CEO Nick Stamoulis are focused on helping the Independent artists to maintain control of their career by saving them time and their hard-earned dollars. Josh took some time from his busy day to talk to me about their growi... read more

4. Indie Rockers JParis Jumpstart Their Career With New Album Six Sixty-Look Closer

By Keith Hannaleck For Immediate Release August 31, 2004 Maryland/Delaware-The Maryland/Delaware based band, JParis, is known as the hardest working unsigned band in the world. With the release of their new album 660-Look Closer and an exclusive distribution deal with national chain FYE, the band has a fresh new outlook and opportunities that most unsigned bands can only dream about. The band has an amazing re... read more

5. DVD Movie Club - Movies Delivered Right To Your Mail Box

By Mike Dougherty The Dreaded Video Store Experience It's dark, cold, raining or all three as you get in your car and fight your way through traffic to the nearest video store. When you finally arrive, you quickly discover that the movie your really want isn't even available, the check-out line is way too long, the clerk is too slow, you forgot your store card and you have a movie that's over due... Sound fam... read more

6. Xisco Poncé Jr. Releases Life Affirming Album Suite

By Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Francisco, CA--October 17, 2005--Xisco Poncé Jr. was born in the Philippines, raised in Hawaii, lived in San Francisco, Los Angeles, CA, and traveled around Europe, performing at an early age. After giving up a career and selling his house to record his full-length debut album, a year and a half later in a Los Angeles studio, all of his hard work and sacrifice has re... read more

7. What you should know about your production BEFORE you add a music soundtrack

By John Bickerton What you should know about your production BEFORE you add a music soundtrack Too often choosing the right track from a music library is like hacking your way through overgrown jungle with no map and no sense of direction. It's a time-intensive, hit-or-miss process that requires listening to multitudes of the wrong selections. After a while your brain becomes numb and everything blends... read more

8. Sax Gets Rich And Soars Up The Charts

By Full Circle Hollywood, CA--September 26, 2005--Scot Sax, lead singer-songwriter for pop-rock band Feel (formerly Wanderlust) has found himself in the unlikely place of Country's Top 40. 6 years ago Scot Sax of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania moved to Los Angeles to pursue songwriting. Within 2 weeks his self-penned and performed "I am The Summertime" found it's way into the blockbuster flick American Pie. ... read more

9. Croquet is Cool

By Peter Jay I know not all people have played croquet. So few people have played croquet; in fact, that croquet may not even seem like a cool thing to do. It may seem like a nerdy, boring, or childish activity; a kids game. On the contrary, however, it is very cool. In fact, the game is cool in and of itself, and if you play it, you are bound to become cooler yoursel... read more

10. Paul Rader Releases Stripped Down Classic Rock Tribute

By Keith Hannaleck FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/03/2004 Put-in-Bay, Ohio - Land of the Cover Band -“Live” – Vol. I is Paul Rader’s Classic Rock tribute unplugged. The 14 tracks will joggle the cobwebs from your brain, bring back memories, and make you smile. This is not your typical cover or tribute CD; it rocks with enthusiasm and true grit, taking its place alongside its originators as memorable and timeless. Rade... read more

11. Basic interview guide

By Claude Gagne As we strive to add more meaningful editorial content to our websites ezines etc i have designed a basic interview you can email to various artists or sommities in your field for example if you have a plumbing ezine you may want to email the plumber of the year... just use the questions as a basis . in no time at all you will have new content that will be original. You may also "cross ... read more

12. Riverwalk, Live from the Landing

By Donald Mopsick CLASSIC JAZZ FOR THE 21ST CENTURY "Cullum’s cornet and his band are brilliant—arrangements, spirit, class. Fine jazz with a savvy touch!" says jazz critic Phil Elwood of the San Francisco Examiner. The Jim Cullum Jazz Band and their guests embrace Jazz with passion and stunning expertise each week on Riverwalk, Live From The Landing. Riverwalk celebrates the lives and music of America’s top... read more

13. Al Basile Releases Blues Masterpiece

By Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck Al Basile Releases Blues Masterpiece February 24, 2005-Rumford, RI-Al Basile remembers Patti Page singing "Tennessee Waltz," Les Paul and Mary Ford's "Mockingbird Hill," and the first day he heard Elvis sing “Heartbreak Hotel.” His world would never be the same. Melody and tone became an important facet of his listening experience early on. Basile is a multi-faceted talent. In addition to his ... read more

14. The free web is fast vanishing!

By Claude Gagne The free web is fast vanishing! In the past few weeks, I have seen an alarming trend, Free services providers are closing down. Most do not even give you warnings! So here are a few tips that might prevent a disaster. waking up one day and all your hard work as disapeared. 1=If you use a free server start regular back ups! Or risk loosing everything...Not a pleasant thought! 2=Star... read more

15. Alternative Sales Sources for Your Music

By Kenny Love Copyright © 2005 Kenny Love All Rights Reserved Following, is a list of alternative sources that may be interested in carrying your music for sale for their particular clients and customers, if only they were aware of your music. Most of the clients and customers are already "captive" audiences who are waiting on a product or service, so why not promote (and sell) to the... read more

16. Davie Allan & The Arrows Classic Albums Revisited

By Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Davie Allan P.O. Box 280131 Northridge, CA 91328 E-mail: melodicgrunge@yahoo.com Phone: (818) 577-0640 Forum: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/KINGOFTHEFUZZ/ Website: www.davieallan.com Los Angeles, CA—June 20, 2005—Davie Allan & The Arrows rewrote the music history books in the 60s creating unique and exciting instrumental rock that made its way int... read more

17. One Hundred Russian Mail Order Brides Attend Postmark Paradise Premier

By Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Silver Spring, Maryland-November 15, 2004-A very special evening at the AFI Theater for the premier of the feature film Postmark Paradise, took place earlier this year. The film stared Russian actress/singer Natalia Nazarova as a Russian mail order bride tricked into coming to America. The executive producer of the film, Elliot Grysen and the writer Dan Slider, were p... read more

18. Location Sensitivity - Cell phone GPS.

By Robert Lett Location Sensitivity - Cell phone GPS. 06/05 This is basically a system to locate the handheld when making a call to 911. In the mid to late 1990's, many people got cell phones just for the emergency use of being able to call for help almost anywhere. The problem came up when statistics showed that almost 92% of all serious 911 calls, (where the person was just barely able to make the call)... read more

19. Host your own book club!

By Claude Gagne Book Clubs are fast becoming the new home entertainment craze, with reason, having friends and family over to discuss the latest release of your favorite author, is an exciting proposition. Here are some guidelines for the novice book club host. See which one are best suited for you. Remember, be creative and see what works for you and your guests. 1-Have plenty of beverage on hand reading... read more

20. Pai Gow Poker Rules

By Tarun Sharma Let’s learn some different type of poker other than Texas holdem, 7 card stud, 5 card draw and Omaha. Yes, pai gow poker. Now you must be wondering that pai gow sounds little Chinese; yes you are right this game is a mixture of the Chinese game pai gow and our very own American poker. Definitely this is not one of the most popular forms of poker but still widely played. It can be played by up... read more

21. Glow Stick Party Ideas

By Jill Nelson Glow sticks are a great way to light up any party and are fun to enjoy by individuals of all ages. Glow sticks come in many colors, shapes and designs and are great for parties and other events or gatherings. If you have purchased or are thinking of purchasing glow sticks for an upcoming event, you may want to consider some of the following party ideas which include these items: • Glow sticks w... read more

22. How to Earn Over $30,000 With Your Music By Year's End

By Kenny Love Copyright © 2005 Kenny Love All Rights Reserved As an independent musician and/or recording artist, if you did *NOT* earn $30,000 (or more) with your music alone last year, let's jump right in and get you started with doing so this year. Again, bear in mind that the main necessary ingredient is "consistency" of every aspect, and on a weekly basis. Remember! This... read more

23. SMS Daycare.

By Robert Lett SMS Daycare. By Robert Lett. 11/04 Find out more of what it's all about: www.robertlett.com/whatisit5.htm Using the Physical World as a Game Board. This is not Kinky Day Care! SMS stands for Short Message Service. If your children carry cell phones, or if you have an extra family phone you can let them borrow for the day. This is a good way to get a break and run t... read more

24. Robert Symons Releases Tropicana Steel Pan Volume 3

By Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bermuda-08/01/05-Robert Symons, the renowned Steel Pan musician from Bermuda recently released his third volume of Tropicana Steel Pan interpretations. Following the formula of success employed on the previous two volumes, Symons takes recognizable pop gems and turns them into an island paradise with his expertise on the steel pan and Yamaha QY20. Tropicana Steel Pan – ... read more