An exquisite site and an invaluable gift to the community developed by the J. Paul Getty Trust, offering an extensive collection of exhibitions, student art, galleries, lesson plans and curriculum ideas, reading rooms, publications, arts education and museum resource links, search engines, and arts talk. Focusing on helping arts educators, general classroom teachers using the arts in their curriculum, museum educators, and university faculty involved in art education, ArtsEdNet uses the Internet to disseminate information and encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences. A beautiful site. (http://www.artsednet.getty.edu/)

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, features information on this performing rights organization's membership as well as numerous articles on songwriting and the music business, award-winning songwriters and worldwide musical events. (http://www.ascap.com/)

The Harry Fox Agency (http://www.harryfox.com/index.jsp) provides an information source, clearinghouse and monitoring service for licensing musical copyrights. The Agency licenses a large percentage of the uses of music in the United States and on a worldwide basis. The site answers questions about music licensing and offers an excellent links page of music publishers, music rights societies, songwriting and copyright information, and music industry resources. The database of over 2 million songs is invaluable as an information resource on songwriters, performers, recordings, lyrics, and sheet music.

EatSleepMusic.Com ... a terrific Karaoke site ... where you can create your own streaming Karaoke player and sing along with your favorite tunes right at your own computer. Plus, you'll find a great selection of music links. This is a one-of-a-kind site. http://corp.eatsleepmusic.com/

Visionary Music ... spiritually guided music for those working on their path of conscious evolution. Visionary Music is dedicated to the evolution of creativity through the arts and technology. With a global vision of a positive future through creative freedom, this music merges the primal and the sacred to empower a planetary Renaissance. (http://www.visionarymusic.com/)

TheCelebrityCafe.com: Interviews with musicians, celebrities, actors, authors, athletes ... with quotes, contests, trivia, games and more... The list includes many independent artists and writers as well. An excellent resource of interesting people at all levels of fame. (http://TheCelebrityCafe.com/index.html)

For over 30 years, Steven Halpern has touched the lives of millions with his healing music. Renowned for its ability to relax and soothe the body, his recordings create an uplifting ambience, evoking feelings of peace, joy and well-being. Halpern's music is used worldwide in homes, hospices, hospitals, schools, and businesses. An award-winning composer, recording artist, author, educator and researcher, he has released over 60 albums and has written numerous essays and books on the emotional and physical effects of music. One of the most influential New Age recording artists of all time. (http://www.innerpeacemusic.com/)

Just Plain Folks (http://www.justplainfolks.org/) Songwriting and Music Networking Organization, based in the Tampa Bay area, is a community of over 25,000 Songwriters, Recording Artists, Music Publishers, Record Labels, Performing Arts Societies, Educational Institutions, Recording Studios and Engineers, Producers, Legal Professionals, Publicists and Journalists, Publications, Music Manufacturers and Retailers and about every other member of the Music Industry. Their motto is.... We're all in this together! Check out their excellent music resources, or join the independent music forum on the site for heads-up on music events/resources/contacts around the country.

Tampa Bay Indie Internet Broadcaster Back Stage Pass treats you to a variety of singer/songwriters, news, and music from Tampa Bay and around the world. With a goal to enrich the arts, the Tampa Bay area's singer/songwriter/composer/producer hosts feature Tampa Bay rock, classical, easy listening, folk, country, Irish, and more. Submit your own music for airplay or just listen to the great variety on the station at http://www.bspass.com/.

Progressive Media & Music, Tampa Florida (http://www.progressivecds.com) has been manufacturing music and video media for 25 years, including my own CDs. Retail-ready products are prepared at the best prices you can find, with helpful, friendly service. CD's, CD-Roms, DVD's, cassettes, VHS, and other excellent products are available.

Florida folk/blues artist Shana Smith and 2002 Grammy nominee for Best Children's Recording, otherwise known as ShanaBanana , probably could've been a great stand-up comedian, but lucky for us, she's been writing, performing, and recording her music throughout Florida for a number of years. And she is one of the best. From her terrific shows for children and her performances on Disney radio, to her music about Florida Crackers and Seminole folk stories, she is truly an original. Experience Shana at one of our In the Round & On the Road performances, as well as in performance with the Women Musicians' Alliance and in a busy schedule that includes open mic nights, festivals, and concerts in numerous venues throughout the country. (http://www.shanabanana.com)

South Florida Flautist Laura Sue Wilansky as Silver Nightingale (http://www.silvernightingale.com) has been captivating audiences for years with performances that combine classical flute technique with Renaissance, rock, folk, blues, jazz, pop Celtic and new acoustic influences. I have had the pleasure of hearing her perform live, and she is a wonderful artist. Read of her music and hear her recordings at this home site.

The music of my friend, the Wild, Wacky, Witty, Wonderful, and Goofy Cali Rose, is heard internationally on the Dr. Demento Show. Are you looking for funny, clever, witty and totally original songs that will put a smile on your face? Look no further ... Songs like "It's a P.M.S. Kind Of Day" and "Pooey, Pooey, Pooey, It's Christmas" say it all ... (www.calirose.com)

Home of the Cindy Alter Band (http://www.cindyalter.com/). Cindy is an L.A. treasure, a beautiful performer with a great voice, great songs, and great messages. Cindy's voice powered the South African band Clout during a four-year Top Ten reign in Germany, England, Holland, France, Switzerland, New Zealand and Africa with their 10-million selling album. She shared stages with Van Halen, The Police, Rod Stewart and Blondie. Now Cindy lives in L.A., focuses on her songwriting, and performs to capacity crowds at L.A. venues. Sample her music, check out her performance schedule, and read of her work at this home site.

Folk Artist Iris DeMent is one of the most honest writers and moving performers in the business. Read her lyrics, view her pics, and experience her music here. (http://www.irisdement.com/)

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Florida folk singer/songwriter Jeanie Fitchen (http://www.jfitchen.com/) has enchanted audiences since the age of thirteen. She was nominated for a 2001 Grammy Award for her most recent album, Roads. I have had the privilege of performing with Jeanie, and she deserves the numerous accolades she has received for the richness of her voice, the honesty of her interpretations, and the stunning beauty of her songs that explore the depth of the land and nature and the moving legacies of the American peoples.

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A really neat site that offers a loving tribute to Dean Martin, The Official Dean Martin Fan Center shares the memories, photos, and stories of Dean Martin, taking you on a virtual time trip through his life. Everything's here, from radio to TV to movies to discs to Rat Pack, to Martin & Lewis, to Steubenville ... and the site grows more every day. (http://www.deanmartinfancenter.com/index.html)

Florida singer/songwriter Mindy Simmons combines folk, blues and jazz to create moving, charming, and often just plain hilarious songs about our lives. With a delightful and fun stage presence, she immediately makes an audience feel like old friends. Mindy has been part of our In the Round & On the Road tour. Much of her work benefits charitable causes in which she deeply believes. She is a respected songwriter and sought-after artist at festivals throughout the country. (http://www.mindysimmons.com/)

Philosophy, relationships, the human condition, humor, and global issues are subjects explored by Florida singer/songwriter Donna Klein (http://donnaklein.com/) who also has participated in our In the Round & On the Road tour. Donna is a lot of fun, but takes her work and her issues seriously. She has been founder and President of the Women Musicians' Alliance, of which I was a Board Member, and is a tireless supporter of women in the arts, independent artists, and Florida singer/songwriters. She has done much to benefit and raise awareness of our community.

Composer, conductor, and comic performer Craig Parsons brings innovative communication and team engagement techniques to modern business settings with Orchestrating the Future: a series of cutting edge performances, keynotes and seminars about the inspiration of dynamic leadership and fulfillment of focused passion. Read more at http://www.orchestratingthefuture.com/

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Saxophonist, Clarinettist, and Flutist Larry Brown has played with everyone from the orchestras of Guy Lombardo, Jimmy Dorsey, Tex Beneke, Nelson Riddle to Manhattan Transfer, The Four Tops, The Temptations and The Supremes. His musical theater credits include the national tour of Chicago and the 50th Anniversary national tour of Guys & Dolls in addition to many local and regional productions. Check out his home page at http://www.larrymbrown.com/

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Tampa Bay's Bayside Entertainment provides bands of all sizes and deejays of all styles in every region of Florida, including specialties such as Jewish, Latino, Country, Metal, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Bluegrass, Polka, Oldies, and more. Visit http://www.baysideagency.com/