Dr. Tony Byers bravely challenges the norms of diversity and inclusion practices, as he transforms D and I from “the right thing to do” to the business imperative of today. His presentations explain “why now” and “how to” take perspectives on inclusion- and one’s organization- to the next level. Br. Byers will share success stories of companies that have evolved... read full bio
Not to be swayed by a book's cover (with his flipped ball cap and broad shoulders) one of Nashville's hottest new songwriters, Tyler Reeve, may have the all-American look, but his lyrics are heavy on imagery that conjures up memories rather than tailgates and dusty roads. Tyler traveled from Mobile, Alabama to Nashville through a detour through Florida for college... read full bio
The ensemble draws on a wide range of inspirations, from spirituals to Depression-era blues, from ragtime to classic jazz. (OffBeat). Wherever they go, Tuba Skinny's barnstorming live shows generate an enduring buzz, and as a result, their fans have contributed to reaching a total of approximately 40 million YouTube views. Shaye Cohn, Barnabus Jones, Kiowa Wells, and Todd Burdick had... read full bio
The 1950s Doo Wop era produced some of the finest music ever, and The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue is committed to preserving and playing this music. The Corvettes deliver the legendary Doo Wop music with a newfound vigor everywhere they perform, from New Hampshire to New Orleans and Virginia to Vegas. A lot of delighted audiences have been clamoring for... read full bio
Jimmy LaValle, a songwriter from San Diego who started the post-rock band Tristeza one year ago, is currently working on a solo project called The Album Leaf. LaValle built his own tunes in a similarly diverse way, drawing inspiration from a variety of genres, including classical, jazz, and post-rock. He used anything from background noise to field recordings to radio... read full bio
The Pack A.D. is a Vancouver, British Columbia-based garage rock band from Canada. The Pack A.D. play garage rock with a wide range of influences, including pop, punk, psychedelic, polka new wave, and blues. They are well known for their spectacular live performances and their capacity to produce a big sound with just two players. The members of the 2006-founded... read full bio
Thomas Peter Meighan is an English singer and musician best known for serving as the band Kasabian's lead vocalist in the past. In the 2000s and 2010, Kasabian was a huge success for him. Both on and off stage, he is believed to have a strong, agitated attitude. Liam Gallagher, whom he has referred to as the "ideal frontman," has... read full bio
Late in 2011, members of OFWGKTA (Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All) Syd Tha Kyd and Matt Martians, along with Patrick Paige, Christopher Smith, and Jameel Bruner, founded the band that would become known as The Internet. Purple Naked Ladies was the first album to be published by Odd Future under their own record label, Odd Future Records. Cocaine and... read full bio
The Quebe Sisters are a Dallas, Texas-based American swing revival band that plays a fusion of western, jazz-influenced swing, country, and Texas-style fiddling. Sisters Grace, Sophia, and Hulda Quebe make up the band. They all play the fiddle and sing, and additional musicians play the upright bass, guitar, and other instruments. North Texas was the home of Grace Quebe, Sophia... read full bio
Tess Boyer is, right now, the most talked about performer to come out of NBC's The Voice. The former St. Louis Rams cheerleader competed in an audition for "The Voice" to demonstrate that she possesses the skills necessary to be successful as a singer. While she was cheerleading, she was also volunteering with children who had special needs and studying for... read full bio
Formerly known as The Colonies, The Crystal Casino Band is comprised of Pete Stevens III on vocals and guitar, Jordan Mullaney on bass, Jarrod Hendricks on guitar and Joey Mamlin on drums. TCCB stand out from the competition by offering a distinctive perspective on homemade style that combines The Strokes' aesthetic with seaside rock energy and The Killers' confidence. Their... read full bio
Tokyo-born Austin-bred, Tatsu spent most of his upbringing in restaurants. At a young age, he took a job as a dishwasher and continued on this path working his way from line cook, sushi chef to executive chef. Eventually, he made a trek to LA to immerse himself in Japanese cuisine at the Michelin rated kaiseki, Urasawa in Beverly Hills. Tatsu... read full bio
Troy Johnson was the host of Crave, a program on the Food Network. He has appeared in national magazines like Surfer, Spin, Mojo, Paper and Rolling Stone and has even hosted a music television show on San Diego's Fox affiliate called Fox Rox. The show won two regional Emmys and gave some of Troy's favorite bands a live, in-studio platform, including... read full bio
Since 2012, The Guru Guru has been enjoying success in the realm of borderline rock by frenziedly blending angular guitars with dissonant, polyrhythmic beats, all of which are complemented by erratic and insane voices. While METZ, Pere Ubu, Deerhoof, The Jesus Lizard, The Mars Volta, and Andy Kaufman are all cited as influences, the indie-math-psycho-noise rulebook is blown apart, creating... read full bio
Tory attended Seattle Community College after high school and graduated with a culinary science degree. He traveled to New Orleans after college to experience the city's illustrious past, Creole cuisine and of course, Mardi Gras. He was hired by Commander's Palace Executive Chef Jamie Shannon at the age of 19 and he advanced quickly through all 12 kitchen levels while mastering his art and... read full bio
Dave Coutts provided the band's vocals, Dean DeLeo played guitar, Robert DeLeo played bass, and Eric Kretz was the band's bassist. Talk Show was an American alternative/hard rock band (drums). The band was essentially Stone Temple Pilots, with Coutts (who had previously been a member of the band Ten Inch Men) taking the place of Scott Weiland, who at the... read full bio
For his efforts to combat wasted food, Tristram Stuart has won the Sophie Prize, an international environmental honor. Tristram has developed into a well-known advocate after the critical acclaim of his first book, The Bloodless Revolution and has worked in a number of nations to help reduce the environmental and social impact of food production. He showed that Western nations waste up... read full bio
There is no other way to characterize the strength of British Columbia-born producer, singer, and songwriter Teigen Gayse than as a small-town girl of Métis origin with a big voice and an even bigger message. At age 13, she took up the guitar for the first time. Songwriting quickly developed into a passion. Teigen's affinity for country music got its... read full bio
This high-energy, authentic rock band will amuse you and your guests while taking you on a fun-filled musical journey through the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s as well as current Top 40 and rock favorites. The Trip have received numerous "Top Rock Cover Band" awards and were chosen by CBS as the best cover band. They are one of the most... read full bio
The Belgian band The Subs have performed more than 160 performances, visited 14 countries and participated in many interviews since the release of their self-titled first album Subculture. They are a passionate band whose explosive fusion of electro, rave, and punk has been wrecking the dance floors of their Ghent birthplace since their early days. They have been supported by artists... read full bio
