The Dandy Warhols were founded by singer-guitarist Courtney Taylor-Taylor and guitarist Peter Holmström, with keyboardist Zia McCabe and drummer Eric Hedford later joining. Hedford left and was replaced by Taylor-Taylor's cousin Brent DeBoer. The band's name is a pun on the name of American pop artist Andy Warhol. The band gained popularity after they were signed to Capitol Records and... read full bio
Originally formed in 2006 as the Hard Hitters, the trio officially switched to the enigmatic moniker Travis Porter in 2008. MCs Ali (Lakeem Mattox), Quez (Donquez Woods), and Strap (Harold Duncan) grew up together in Decatur, GA, and got together with the hope of taking over the rap world from the underground up. Signed to Jive Records in 2010, the... read full bio
Three Graces seamlessly blend their talents to convey the ultimate aural performance. Poised and charming, Three Graces join classical and world music influences together to create perfect harmonies in both well-known songs and much revered vocal music, while also incorporating their own works featured on their self-titled debut album. Vocalists Joy, Kelly and Sarah credit their success to their varied... read full bio
The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most successful classical crossover artists ever to emerge from Ireland. They continue to re-invent the tenor idiom by pioneering a new style of 'cool' never before seen on the classical stage and by breaking the traditional stuffy tenor mold. While each of The Celtic Tenors have been influenced by the musical traditions... read full bio
Tom Cotter is a comedian who was the runner-up and Breakout Star from season 7 of “America’s Got Talent”. Since his breakthrough in the show, Cotter has been invited back a few times to perform and was also apart of their “America’s Got Talent: The Champions”. He has gone on to appear on television series such as, “The Tonight Show”,... read full bio
The Imperial Circus has toured the world and performed in several television specials. The IMPERIAL CIRCUS currently has FIVE touring divisions and features performers from Beijing, and other cities in China along with special guests from Russia and France. It has a long history with a distinct national style, evolving from the Chinese peoples' everyday life and working experience. The... read full bio
This Brooklyn-based quintet, one of the most inventive bands of the 2000s, combines a variety of disparate sounds, including electronica, indie guitar rock, free jazz, funk, soul, and a cappella doo-wop vocals, into a lively and artistic sound that is reminiscent of Funkadelic, the Beach Boys, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Otis Redding, and even Aphex Twin. Although it's not... read full bio
Tiffany Shlain is a world-renowned speaker who has been featured at Google, Harvard, NASA, The Economist Ideas conference and was the closing speaker for TEDWomen and TEDMED. Tiffany was the on-air Internet expert on ABC’s Good Morning America with Diane Sawyer, is a Henry Crown Fellow of The Aspen Institute, is an advisor to The Institute for the Future, and... read full bio
Within 18 months of her arrival in New York, Ms. Feldshuh starred in the play Yentl. Some of her other New York credits include the title roles in the Roundabout Theatre's She Stoops to Conquer and Mistress of the Inn, BAM's Three Sisters with Rosemary Harris and Ellen Burstyn, the long-running hit The Vagina Monologues, and roles on Broadway in... read full bio
Torry Holt was a wide receiver in the NFL for 11 seasons. Holt played for teams like the St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the New England Patriots. Holt attended with Hargrave Military Academy and ran 524 yards, 621 caught passes, and 6 touchdowns. Then Holt attended North Carolina State University and played wide receivers for the Wolfpack football team... read full bio
Terry Stotts is an American retired professional basketball forward and the current head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. After a playing career in Europe and the Continental Basketball Association, where he played for George Karl, Stotts became a part of Karl's coaching staff on multiple teams in the CBA and NBA. He later got opportunities as... read full bio
Chefs Matt and Ted are from Charleston, South Carolina. When the brothers pursued a college education they moved to the North East, they soon found themselves longing for their hometown food staples. They missed the foods they loved so much that they created The Lee Bros. They created Boiled Peanuts Catalogue, a mail-order catalogue for southern pantry... read full bio
Tod Maffin is one of North America's leading digital marketing experts, specializing in viral and ROI-based campaigns for sectors from human resources to real estate to education. Maffin, COO and senior strategist at tMedia Strategies, is one of the country's go-to commentators on the impact of accelerated technological change and innovation on the business and economic environment. Recognized as a... read full bio
Universally acknowledged as having revitalized the office of the Governor General, Ms. Clarkson's execution of her duties exceeded the visionary pledge she made when she became Governor General. She traveled the breadth and depth of the country, articulating a concept of compassionate citizenship, providing compelling insights into our shared history, and engaging Canadians in a spirited dialogue about the common... read full bio
The Waifs are an Australian folk rock band that has been performing together for over 20 years. The band consists of Josh Cunningham, Vikki Thorn, and Donna Simpson. Their album, Up All Night, reached the top five on the Australian Albums Chart, received double platinum status and won them four ARIA Awards. Two more albums they have created, Sun Dirt... read full bio
Judging by the boldness of their choices, you’d never guess the Trews are 10 years, five studio albums and thousands of gigs into their highly celebrated career. Clearly, someone forgot to tell them that bands are supposed to become more predictable as the years go by, not less so.And yet, evidence of a stubborn refusal to play it safe and... read full bio
With eight albums selling over two million records and worldwide hits like Jackie Blue" and "If You Want To Get To Heaven" the Ozark Mountain Daredevils have come a long way from the Missouri bars and porches where their music was born. It all began for the Daredevils when a collection of singer songwriters from the Springfield area put together... read full bio
Dr. Tony Alessandra is a renowned business strategist, author, and keynote speaker who has helped companies achieve market dominance through specific strategies designed to out market, outsell, and out service their competitors. With his street-wise, college-smart perspective on business, he brings a unique perspective to his clients. Dr. Alessandra’s impressive academic credentials include a BBA, MBA, and PhD, all in Marketing,... read full bio
The bestselling book "China, Inc.: How the Rise of the Next Superpower Challenges America and the World," by Ted C. Fishman, has had a significant impact on how the world views and comprehends China's transformation and its implications for the rest of the world. The book's international acclaim has paralleled its success in the United States, with translations available in... read full bio
Trini Lopez is an American singer, guitarist and actor. His hit songs include Lemon Tree," "If I Had a Hammer," "This Land Is Your Land," "Kansas City," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "America," "Unchain My Heart" & "Bamba."... read full bio
