"The band's name was inspired by the legendary City of New Orleans as Orleans perfected its recipe of eclectic material, including R&B seasoned with Cajun and second line roots; Alan Toussaint, Neville Brothers and Meters tunes were among the mix. The quartet's music evolved and refined in a more mainstream direction as they developed their unique rock/pop sound. After signing... read full bio
Before Hot Chelle Rae “fueled up the Jeep with bubbly elasti-funk and breezy hip-hop swagger” (as Entertainment Weekly put it) with their brand new single “I Like It Like That,” the Nashville-based quartet scored a bonafide breakthrough smash hit with “Tonight Tonight.” Declared “one of the catchiest pop-rock anthems of the summer” by USA Today, “Tonight Tonight” crashed into the... read full bio
Singer/songwriter Trent Tomlinson is one of those rare performers whose music is as straight-ahead and unpretentious as he is. While a junior year in high school, Tomlinson reached the finals of You Can Be a Star, a television talent show on The Nashville Network in which Trent placed second. Tomlinson's debut single, ""Drunker Than Me"", was released and followed by... read full bio
Ricochet is recognized not only for their exceptional musicianship but also for their potent six-part vocal harmonies. Ricochet is one of the few groups in the country music industry that is completely self-contained. Because of this, the band does not require any assistance from equipment tricks or more musicians in order to put on what many people consider to be... read full bio
Electronic DJ, Tigerlily, is a hit in Australia. She is one of Australia’s elite electronic dance music performers, having been voted one of the Top 5 Female DJs for three consecutive years. Tigerlily has a mainstay at Stereosonic Australia and has also taken her act on tour across the world, performing at festivals and clubs in Europe and North America.... read full bio
"For over 30 years, Laurent Garnier has been a pioneer in the DJ scene. With years of experience under his belt, Garnier’s DJ-ing reaches audiences far and wide. Performing French dance music, Garnier transforms clubs, festivals, raves, and more. He displays aptitude in playing a wide genre of music- from old sounds to new- his musical history is rich. Garnier... read full bio
The band name Foxy Shazam came from a saying in my school meaning, ""cool shoes"". If you had cool shoes kids would say those are ""foxy shazam"". Because of this we have a lot of soul, and try to let it bleed through our music as much as possible. Alex, our trumpet player is my right hand man. Alex... read full bio
Calvin (Bud) Marshall Trillin is an American journalist, humorist, and novelist. He is best known for his humorous writings about food and eating, but he has also written serious journalism, comic verse, and several books of fiction. Trillin attended public schools in Kansas City and went on to Yale University, where he served as chairman of the Yale Daily News... read full bio
Rev. W.R. ""Smokie"" Norful, Jr. is an American gospel singer and pianist, best known for his 2002 album, I Need You Now and his 2004 release, Nothing Without You, which won a Grammy at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 2004. Norful received his second Grammy in 2015 at the 57th Annual Grammy awards... read full bio
Nataly Kogan is author of the book “Happier Now: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Everyday Moments (Even the Difficult Ones)” and Co-founder and CEO of Happier, Inc., and a Board Advisor of Nurturing Minds in Africa. Prior to her current roles Kogan has been Vice President of Where, Inc., a Senior Program Manager for Microsoft Labs, and a... read full bio
Eric Braeden has become daytime's most recognizable actor, with his nearly four-decade and counting role as Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless. For his performance on this show, he has been nominated for nine Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Favorite Male Performer In A Daytime Serial, two of which he won. Braden has... read full bio
Sponge has proven to be one of the Motor City's heaviest hitters after gaining international notoriety with their debut album Rotting Piata. Emerging out of Detroit with hits like Plowed" and "Molly (16 candles)" Sponge received massive airplay on radio stations from coast to coast and were in heavy rotation on MTV. After Rotting Piata went Gold, the band toured... read full bio
Todd Buchholz is a well-known author, financial analyst, and economist who has worked extensively in the public and commercial sectors. He shaped economic strategies and policies during a vital time in American history as the former director of economic policy for the White House. The beginning of Buchholz's career in economics was his academic endeavors. He received a master's in economics... read full bio
Second Helping Band is the longest running Lynyrd Skynyrd salute concert in the United States. Fans will tell you that the shows bring them back to the 1970's when life was not so complicated. They are dedicated to bringing Ronnie Van Zant's music to you the way you remember it. Come out have fun, and take a step back to... read full bio
Kathleen Daelemans is a celebrity chef. She has made a name for herself in the healthy cooking area of the culinary arts. Her recipes are always found in health and fitness magazines. Richard Sax, Roy Yamaguchi and others have showcased Daelemans' recipes in books featuring West Coast, Pacific Rim and American Regional cooking. When it comes to healthy cooking and... read full bio
The Slackers are one of the premiere live acts worldwide. They are an 8-member-strong group of talented musicians and songwriters whose jiving tunes are deeply rooted in jazz, the blues, calypso, Jamaican reggae, and ska. Rising to the forefront of the thriving New York City ska scene, this group was originally conceived in a roach-ridden rehearsal space. They emerged as... read full bio
Cammi Granato began playing for the US womens hockey team in 1990 and led TEAM USA to the first Olympic gold medal in women's hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. That raised the profile of women's hockey in the USA and made Cammi one of the most recognizable female athletes in America. She was picked to... read full bio
Top Reason To Book Michael: Event needs * Your audience is the midst of a reframe/re-think/reposition/reinvention * You have a theme of innovation, change, or community-building for your event * You have a difficult or complex high-stakes message that needs to be conveyed * You want an interactive experience where people authentically connect with each other * You want a digital native who can talk... read full bio
MySpace was where Lissie got her start in the industry. Her big break occurred when Lenny Kravitz discovered her through a friend who told him about her MySpace page, and he invited her to open for him on his Love Revolution Tour. Her big break came when Lenny Kravitz discovered her through a friend who told him about her MySpace profile.... read full bio
"Dopapod isn’t afraid to experiment with musical sound and various genres. They implement elements of many different genres such as country, funk, rock, and soul to create a sound that is uniquely theirs. They hold much appeal to their listeners with their genre-bending habits, and it’s virtually impossible to pin them to just one style of music. Dopapod has toured... read full bio
