Throughout his distinguished career, renowned American economist Ben Bernanke has significantly improved the study of economics. Bernanke is currently associated with the Brookings Institution, and his knowledge and judgment have influenced American economic institutions and policy. Bernanke, who was the 14th Chairman of the Federal Reserve, was essential in guiding the nation through trying economic times. He was also a member... read full bio
Multi-generational jazz families were once the rule in New Orleans. As jazz evolved from its origins to incorporate new forms and techniques, and to attract players and listeners from around the US and the world, both the tradition of making the music a family affair and the central role of New Orleans in the musics progress were overshadowed. How fitting,... read full bio
"Once named Australia’s number 1 DJ, Will Sparks, who is from Melbourne, Australia, is most popular for his tracks “Bring It Back” with Joel Fletcher and ”Ah Yeah So What” featuring Wiley and Elen Levon. His first EP, Another Land, debuted in Australia at No. 35. Sparks has toured all across America, Europe and Asia, headlining festivals like TomorrowWorld,... read full bio
Allan Pineda Lindo, also known as apl.de.ap, is a Filipino-American rapper, singer, and record producer who is best known for being a member of The Black Eyed Peas. Growing up in the Philippines, Lindo helped his family farm and he was eventually matched with a sponsor through The Pearl S. Buck Foundation. He was originally sent to the U.S. through... read full bio
Now performing worldwide for sold out venues, The Vaccines have propelled themselves into the musical spotlight with their rocket-fueled rise. They capture of a sense of an old school prolific pop group using 50’s influenced guitars, pounding drums and pulsing bass lines. The band has released two studio albums, What Did You Expect from The Vaccines and Come of Age,... read full bio
Dawes is a folk rock band from Los Angeles, California. The group consists of members Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith, Wylie Gelber and Lee Pardini. Over the years the band has released six studio albums with their best selling being “Stories Don’t End”. Some of their most popular singles include “Time Spent in Los Angeles”, “From a Window Seat”, “Things Happen”,... read full bio
One of the most widely discussed political figures in America today, Eric Holder has been at the intersection of the law and public policy for over thirty years. As the nation’s first African-American Attorney General and a leading progressive voice, he has been instrumental in shaping the direction of the United States on a number of critical issues. Holder has... read full bio
Matoma is a DJ and producer from Norway who is recognized for creating tropical house music with a focus on dancing. Matoma began his career in music at an early age, beginning with the classical piano. He was born in the Norwegian city of Asnes. As he entered his adolescent years, he started listening to his brother's music collection, which... read full bio
Lil Simz is an up-and-coming female rapper/ singer, who has earned stamps from the likes of music mogul Jay-Z and Grammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. After recording four mixtapes and five EPs, she debuted her first album A Curious Tale of Trials + Persons via her independent label, AGE: 101 Music. The album rose to No. 20 on the UK... read full bio
Punch Brothers is a bluegrass band hailing from Brooklyn, made up of mandolin player Chris Thile, fiddler/violinst Gabe Witcher, banjo player Noam Pikelny, guitarist Chris Eldridge, and bassist Paul Kowert. Described by American Songwriter magazine as “A 21st century version of the Bluegrass Boys,” Punch Brothers have four albums: Punch, Antifogmatic, Who’s Feeling Young Now, and The Phosporescent Blues. The... read full bio
Katie Melua is one of Britain's most successful recording artists of the millennium selling more than 11 million albums, 1 million concert tickets and receiving 56 platinum awards. She is best known for the hit singles The Closest Thing To Crazy" and "Nine Million Bicycles". She released her debut No 1 album Call Off The Search, which went on to... read full bio
Sean Bean is an acclaimed actor from England who has been in numerous films. He attended and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art on a scholarship he earned by acting in college plays and one at the Rotherham Civic Theatre. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he made his debut as the character Tybalt... read full bio
Kristian Nairn is most well known as Hodor in the critically acclaimed HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. The very first season of Game of Thrones was nominated for a remarkable thirteen Emmy Awards, ultimately winning two. It also won a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation- fantasy and science fiction’s longest-running award, presented annually by World Science Fiction Society.... read full bio
Elisabeth Moss is a multi-talented actress who has acted in films, in the theater, and on television. Some of her especially well known roles include her portrayal of Peggy Olson on AMC’s show Mad Men along with her role as Zoey Bartlet on NBC’s The West Wing. Her role as Peggy on Mad Men earned Elisabeth six Emmy Award nominations,... read full bio
An eleven member, All-Star ensemble featuring Miles Davis alumni. The progressive, avant-garde, experimental collective, known for revising the framework for modern jazz innovation, revisits repertoire from Davis' electric period in paying homage to The Chief. Miles Electric represents two generations of Miles Davis players; his contemporaries and the next generation. The project is produced by Miles Davis Properties LLC ,... read full bio
Michael Rooker is an actor whose early claim to fame is his starring role in the movie Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, a movie based on confessions of the real-life serial killer, Henry Lee Lucas. Other popular films roles he portrayed include Terry Cruger in Sea of Love, Hal Tucker in Cliffhanger, Merle Dixon in The Walking Dead (television... read full bio
Richard E. Grant is an actor whose major debut came with his role as Withnail in the film “Withnail and I”. Another noted role is his portrayal of John Seward in Dracula by Bram Stoker. A recent large-scale role of his was in the film “Logan” as Zander Rice; he also plays Izembaro in the sixth season of HBO’s hit... read full bio
Aubrey Plaza is best known for her role as April Ludgate in the NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation”. However, her acting career has put her on a diverse track, appearing in a wide variety of films and television shows such as, “Mystery Team”, “10 Years”, “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates”, and “The Next Food Network Star”. She graduated from... read full bio
Masego, also known as Micah Davis, is a multi-talented musician who has made a name for himself with his unique blend of jazz and hip-hop. A skilled saxophonist, pianist, and vocalist, Masego has been described as a trailblazer in the genre he calls "trap house jazz." Since first bursting onto the music scene, Masego has collaborated with a number of high-profile... read full bio
G Herbo, formerly known as Lil Herb, is a rapper and songwriter from Chicago. His first mixtape, ‘Welcome to Fazoland’ received critical acclaim, launching his hip-hop career into action. Influenced by artists such as Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, and Lil Wayne, G Herbo creates his own rap sound based on his childhood in Chicago. G Herbo has collaborated with artists... read full bio
