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Rita Wilson Performing in NYC Through April 20

By on April 16, 2013 in Culture, Events, Music, New York

As her husband Tom Hanks performs on Broadway in “Lucky Man,” Rita Wilson is taking the stage to sing songs from her album AM/FM at New York City nightclub 54 Below, with performances through April 20. The actress, and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and “Mamma Mia!” producer, released her debut solo album in 2012. [...]

DJ Zilos is the New Kid On the Block

By on April 27, 2011 in New York

There are many young people who develop a drive to accomplish goals beyond their reach. Many of these young people acquire this drive during their college years. For those who are gifted with artistic talents the drive seems to be endless. This can be true for the up-and-coming DJ Zilos who hails from Albany, New [...]

The Key PR Greek of Atlantic Records

By on January 29, 2011 in New York, News

The music business has become a field filled with landmines and pitfalls and yet there are those who learn to side step these uncertainties. These few individuals are the ones that develop and produce various avenues to expand and expose their talents. At the executive offices of Atlantic Records such an individual has proven her [...]

Anna Vissi Announces 2011 North American Tour Dates

By on January 16, 2011 in Events, News

Greek singing sensation Anna Vissi is coming to the United States & Canada in the spring of 2011. Currently she is rocking a sold out show every weekend at Athenon Arena with Sakis Rouvas in Athens. Please see below for tour dates. Friday, May 6th – Toronto Saturday, May 7th – Chicago Friday, May 13th – [...]

Greek-American Recording Artist Planting Musical Flags Worldwide

By on January 6, 2011 in New York

The pounding of the speakers, vibrating floor and the spectrum of lights illuminating the room was a constant draw for the soon to be universal artist. He was a young boy at the tender age of thirteen when Matheos first experienced the club sights and sounds. Since then he has been not only drawn to [...]

Dean Vali: Talented Musician Offers Entertainment in a New Way

By on September 27, 2010 in New York

In the music industry there are not many that learn to pave their own way. It is a cut throat business that can make you or break you. Yet when you combine talent and the strength of family your chances are much greater to succeed. Dean Vali and the Vali family are one such example [...]

Concert With Melina Aslanidou: Discover the Best of What Greek Music Has to Offer

By on May 1, 2010 in Events, New York

Discover the best of what Greek music has to offer! A one of a kind concert dedicated to the most popular and everlasting rembetika (Greek blues) and folk songs of all time of the Greek legendary late singers Grigoris Bithikotsis and Vicky Moscholiou. Presented by the non-profit cultural organization AKTINA Productions, Inc., this concert is [...]

Greek-French Artist George Perris Wowing Audiences on a Global Scale

By on April 10, 2010 in Chicago, Interviews

His name is 100 percent Greek, but singer / songwriter George Perris is as much French as he is Greek. Born in Athens, George grew up immersed in both cultures. His diverse background and beautiful voice make him an international standout on the music scene. In 2008, George had great success with the release of [...]

Innovative DJ Breaks Out With Internet Dance Station

By on February 24, 2010 in New York, News

Being raised in a traditional Greek home sometimes leaves little room for artistic expression. This was not the case for now aspiring DJ/Producer/Remixer Peter K. Music always played a part in his life growin up. His family were all very close and on Saturday nights Peter and his cousins would listen to the DJ’s late [...]

Rocking out Greek style with Bobby and Dino Kourelis of Lovehammers

By on February 22, 2010 in Chicago

I’ve wanted to write an article spreading the “Love” for a while. After seeing the band, Lovehammers, rock a sold-out show at the House of Blues in Chicago, I felt it was time. There are many things to love about the band. First and foremost, half the band is Greek. Brothers Bobby (drums) and Dino Kourelis (bass) form the tough as nails rhythm section

Vibraphonist Christos Rafalides and Pianist Sergio Salvatore Announce New Album And Concert

By on October 24, 2009 in Events, New York

New York, NY – The New York-based piano-vibraphone duo comprised of Christos Rafalides on vibes and Sergio Salvatore on piano recently released their duo recording album Dark Sand (Travelers Road Music, 2009) and announce their upcoming concert performance at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall in New York City on Friday, October 30 at 8:00 p.m. [...]

Vibist Christos Rafalides Releases New Album “Echo”

By on January 15, 2009 in News

marel Music announces its debut CD entitled “ήχώ/echo”, produced in Greece and released this month, featuring 10 classic Greek songs newly arranged by New York-based leading vibist, musician, and composer Christos Rafalides.