Showtek is a Dutch electronic dance music act consisting of two brothers, Sjoerd Janssen (a.k.a. Duro, born 1984) and Wouter Janssen (a.k.a. Walt, born 1982), who began producing music in 2001. Starting out with techno and subsequently moving to hardstyle, they eventually worked in other EDM styles including progressive/electro house. In 2012, the Showtek brothers began a series of collaborations,... read full bio
Timeflies is an electronic pop duo, consisting of producer Rob Resnick (Rez) who provides the beats, while Cal Shapiro is on vocals. They have built a dedicated army of fans, while selling out shows across the country. Their weekly tradition ""Timeflies Tuesday"" on YouTube, where they showcase new music, has become a phenomenon surpassing 175 million views. Dubbed “musical masterminds”... read full bio
The Struts are an indie rock band who formed in Derby in 2009. They are described as a mix between Primal Scream and Hard-Fi. The band however talk about a broad range of influences from 60's and 70's Rock n Roll to soul and motown. Known for their epic live show, massive indie anthems and a lead singer with both... read full bio
After performing for at the 2012 SXSW to promote their homemade album, Rough Trade's Geoff Travis offered the Indiana native Houndmouth a contract. Their debut album, From the Hills Below the City, was released a year later and they promoted it on Letterman, Conan. World Cafe, and the festivals ACL, Americana Music Festival, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Newport Folk Festival. They... read full bio
Shane Battier is a truly outstanding person, and his successes on and off the court are evidence of both his extraordinary talent and persistent commitment. Battier showed off his exceptional talent at a young age, when at the age of 12, he was ranked first among 106 trumpeters at Birmingham, Michigan's acclaimed annual youth orchestra event. At Detroit Country Day, where... read full bio
Canadian rock group Metric was established in Toronto, Ontario, in 1998. The members of the group are Emily Haines (lead vocals, synths, guitar, tambourine, harmonica, and piano), Joshua Winstead (bass, synthesizers, backup vocals), James Shaw (guitar, synthesizers, theremin), and Joules Scott-Key (drums, percussion). Haines and Shaw founded the group in 1998 under the moniker "Mainstream" as a pair. They renamed... read full bio
Young musical sensations Jack Johnson and Jack Gilinsky used Vine, a social media app consisting of 6-second videos, to garner millions of followers and turn their hobby of goofing off into a musical career. They posted short comedy skits along with song covers, and their following grew quickly and exponentially. They participated in the Magcon tour with other popular Vine... read full bio
"SOJA, which stands for Soldiers Of Jah Army, is an award-winning and well-loved reggae band from Arlington, Virginia. Currently made up of eight members, the band is signed with ATO Records. The band’s albums have done well on the charts; their album Strength to Survive topped the Billboard Reggae Album chart, and their album Born in Babylon reached number 11... read full bio
Steve ""Luke"" Lukather is an American Grammy Award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer best known for his work with the rock band Toto. He strikes a perfect balance of style, power and imagination as he takes risks and challenges himself in ways most other players can't even approach. A five-time Grammy Winner and member of the Musicians Hall... read full bio
Clark Gregg is an actor, writer, and director currently known for his role as Director Phil Coulson from the critically acclaimed Marvel Movies/TV shows: Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor, The Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Phil has accomplished a great deal during his career, as he began his acting career in the late 80s and has not... read full bio
Anders Holm is one of the stars and creators of the hit Comedy Central show Workaholics. Already a growing success, it ended its summer season with an average of 2 million viewers per show, establishing itself as the highest-rated series in its time slot. Holm has contributed as a writer's assistant on Fox's Bones, the head writer's assistant on HBO's... read full bio
David M. Koechner is an American comedian, actor, writer and producer known for his work on Saturday Night Live, The Office, Anchorman, and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, to name a few. After graduating from The Second City comedy troupe in Chicago, David joined the exclusive ranks as one of “Saturday Night Live” regular cast members. When Paul Rudd... read full bio
Jussie Smollett began his acting career as a child, co-starring in the films The Mighty Ducks and Rob Reiner's North. On television, he starred alongside his five real-life siblings in the short-lived ABC sitcom On Our Own. In 2012, Smollett returned to acting with the leading role in the LGBT-themed comedy-drama The Skinny. He later guest-starred on The Mindy Project... read full bio
Multiple Grammy Award Nominee Susan Tedeschi is a blues and soul musician, most popular for her singing voice (described as a mixture of Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin), guitar skills, and stage presence. She was also a judge for the seventh annual Independent Music Awards to support independent artists’ careers. In addition to her solo career, she also plays with... read full bio
Drummer and bandleader Dave Watts, guitarist Ryan Jalbert, bassist Garrett Sayers, keyboardist Joey Porter, trumpeter Gabe Mervine, vocalist Lyle Divinsky and saxophonist Drew Sayers form the funk, afrobeat and jazz influenced band, The Motet. Recognized for their energetic live performances including an annual Halloween concert, they have released seven studio albums. The group has toured all across the United States,... read full bio
Andrew “Andy” Pettitte made his debut in the MLB as a pitcher for the New York Yankees. He joined the Houston Astros for two years, and then went back to the Yankees for the rest of his career. During his time with the minor league, the Yankees named him their minor league pitcher of the year. Following this event, Baseball... read full bio
Jason Jones is a Canadian comedian who is best known for his work on ""The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"". Jason joined the Daily Show in 2005 as a contributor. Shortly thereafter he was promoted as a full time correspondent. Some of his popular pieces include the “Denmark cartoons”, “Carl Monday”, “Laguan Beach” and the piece with... read full bio
"Charlotte McKinney is an actress and model. Charlotte started her modeling career on Instagram after struggling to find success with modeling agencies and became “Insta-famous” as was profiled in Esquire Magazine. Charlotte credits Instagram as a factor in her subsequent success. She signed with Wilhelmina Models and has worked on fashion campaigns for the... read full bio
Megan Rapinoe is a professional soccer midfielder/winger who currently plays for Seattle Reign FC and the United States women’s national team. With the national team, she won gold at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2012 London Olympics, as well as silver at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She has recently started co-captaining the national team. Recognized worldwide... read full bio
Sting is an icon in the professional wrestling world, currently signed to WWE under a Legends contract. His impressive career has seen Sting as a multi-time World Champion, having defeated the likes of Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and Kurt Angle, just to name a few. Following a five-year break from the ring, Sting burst back into business to reignite an... read full bio
