Richard Ashcroft embodies British cool. Ashcroft, like Syd Barrett or Nick Drake before him, Pete Doherty and Alex Turner after him, is one of those rare rock eccentrics; the kind of imaginative spirit that has made England one of its greatest musical exports. Ashcroft was the hallmark voice of 90s English pop music as the frontman of The Verve. The... read full bio
Rahzel, a three-time Grammy winner, created Rahzel & Roots Disciples with artists from DJ Premier's, Jose James's, Chance the Rapper's, Nas's, The Weekend's and Lauryn Hill. Since the beginning of The Roots, Rahzel has worked with several well-known musicians, including Bjork, Sean Paul, Erykah Badu, Common, Ben Harper and Everlast. Rahzel, who began beatboxing in the early 1980s and published his legendary first... read full bio
Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD, a brain surgeon and neuroscientist with dual training, is a Sunday Times bestselling author whose works have been translated into more than ten different languages. At the Jandial Lab in Los Angeles, Jandial manages ground-breaking research as well as intricate cancer surgeries. Additionally, he founded the International Neurosurgical Children's Association, where he oversees teams who perform... read full bio
Romain Grosjean is a Swiss-French racer who drives for Andretti Autosport in the NTT IndyCar Series. In his previous nine complete Formula One seasons, Grosjean raced for a variety of teams and won 10 podiums, all with Lotus. At his maiden try, Grosjean won the French Formula Renault championship and enrolled in the Renault young driver program. He won the drivers' title... read full bio
The Brotherhood, a profound roots partnership made up of longstanding friends, has teamed up with The Reverend Shawn Amos, a legendary blues singer-songwriter and accomplished harmonica player. Brady Blade on drums (recognized for his work with Indigo Girls and Buddy and Julie Miller), Christopher "CT" Thomas on bass (recognized for his work with Melody Gardot, Norah Jones, and Macy Gray),... read full bio
The Milwaukee Bucks' Robin Lopez plays center. Prior to entering the NBA Draft, Lopez played two seasons of collegiate basketball at Stanford University. The Phoenix Suns picked him with the 15th overall pick in the NBA Draft. Prior to joining the Suns, Lopez played for the New Orleans Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards and... read full bio
For the Big Ten Network, Fox Sports and NBC, Robbie Hummel serves as a studio and in-game commentator for college basketball. He was a standout for the Purdue Boilermakers in college and a seasoned NBA player who helped the USA win the gold medal at the FIBA 33 World Cup. He also won the competition's MVP award and was later awarded... read full bio
He has performed convincing impersonations of presidents and prime ministers, ranging from Major to Mandela, Blair to Brown, Cameron to Clinton and Bush to Trump. He has performed as himself as a host, author, quiz show host, actor, translator and even (shortly) a ballroom dancer. Rory, who was raised in Edinburgh, attended Wellington College and Kings College London, where he earned a... read full bio
She gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s by co-writing and performing in television programs including "Girls on Top" and "Absolutely Fabulous." For many years, she has delighted audiences with her sometimes abrasive and theatrical attitude. Ruby Wax has experienced depressive spells throughout her life, despite her efforts to lift the nation's spirits. She is committed to supporting others in... read full bio
For more than 20 years, Richard Olivier has been in the forefront of integrating the theater industry into the creation of genuine leaders. He has worked widely in the domains of organizational and personal development. Additionally, he established the Leadership Lab to support the shift to a culture that values life. He co-founded the experiential transformational learning paradigm and methodology Archetypes... read full bio
Rob McNelley is a renowned session guitarist in Nashville, working with artists such as Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Church and Buddy Guy, but it's not only his technical prowess that continues bringing in business. He composes his own songs and takes that melodic approach into the recording studio for other musicians. Renowned musician McNelley has collaborated with several... read full bio
Son of Chicago blues legend Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie Baker Brooks is a blues royalty who has shared the stage with some of the greatest blues musicians of all time, including BB King, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Koko Taylor, and blues rock icon Eric Clapton. Ronnie performs at prestigious festivals all over the world and was the featured performer at the... read full bio
Rosie Frater-Taylor is a rapidly rising British singer-songwriter, guitarist, and virtuoso guitarist who is highly praised for her emotional depth and range. Frater-Taylor's new album "Featherweight", which is available now on Cooking Vinyl, skillfully blurs the lines between folk, new-school jazz, neo soul, alt-pop, and rock. "Featherweight," who draws inspiration from artists such as Joni Mitchell, PJ Harvey, Kate Bush,... read full bio
Red Rum Club is an alternative six-piece band from Liverpool. Red Rum Club has had great success on numerous UK tours and festivals since their founding, including a Glastonbury appearance. Their recent headline performance at the M&S Bank Arena in their hometown serves as a barometer of the band's success in the UK. In order to debut at South By South... read full bio
Ryan Perdz, a Buffalo, New York-based guitarist, singer, and composer, has won over many fans with his classic grunge-inspired approach. Ryan entered the music business with his debut EP, "First Sight," and since then, he has had over 1,200 listens each month on streaming platforms. Ryan has amassed an amazing 170k followers on Tik Tok in addition to his accomplishments.... read full bio
The CEO and founder of Performance Paradigm, a human capital and executive education consultancy, is Reggie Butler. A former adjunct professor, inclusiveness advocate, and learning architect with a proven track record of creating dynamic, inspiring experiences that foster individual and group growth. He has numerous clients in a variety of industries, including tech, consumer goods, non-profits, financial services, and professional services.... read full bio
Randy Bachman is a Canadian musician, guitarist, songwriter, and radio personality who was a founding member of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Over the years he’s also been apart of groups that include, Brave Belt, Union and Ironhorse. Bachman has also recorded several solo albums and has also been host of the weekly music show ‘Vinyl Tap’. Some of... read full bio
Rick Braun is a smooth jazz trumpet player and renowned vocalist. Rick has been playing trumpet since he was just a child. Rick got his start by playing in several bands including Avenue Blue, which was led by guitarist Jeff Golub. His richly melodic playing style has attracted a multitude of fans since the release of his first album, Intimate... read full bio
Reuben, a Perth native, has established himself as one of Australia's most notable indie folk performers. Reuben, who is well-known for his soul-stirring indie folk style, connects with audiences through his stories and strong voice, capturing unadulterated emotion in each song. Reuben's art exhibits a sincere, grounded character as he juggles his music and life as a mining sector rigger. His compositions... read full bio
British singer-songwriter Rumer has had an incredible career since her debut album Seasons of My Soul debuted in the Top 3 of the UK Albums Charts, went platinum in sales, and earned her a MOJO Award for Best Breakthrough Act in addition to two BRIT Award nominations. She is also a highly regarded songwriter, having written global hits like "Slow"... read full bio
