David Akerman has performed in a variety of settings, both as a soloist and in an ensemble, including the Indiana Convention Center, the Kennedy Center, Cambridge University, Indianapolis Civic Theatre and the Cristel DeHaan Fine Arts Center. Additionally, he has performed at an array of events including the 70th Birthday Celebration for Leonard Bernstein, the Third Armored Division Veterans 58th... read full bio
Barbara McAlister is an internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Native American opera singer from Muskogee, Oklahoma. She won the Loren Zachary Competition in Los Angeles, California, which launched her career. She has since performed in the opera houses of Passau, Koblenz, Bremerhaven, and most notably Flensburg, where she was engaged for a decade. She has given solo performances at Carnegie Hall, Alice... read full bio
Initially a member of Garth Brooks' band, Ty England began his solo career recording a self-titled debut album on RCA Records. A second album, Two Ways to Fall, followed in 1996. Three years later, he recorded Highways & Dance Halls under the name Tyler England on Capitol Records, and Alive and Well and Livin' the Dream released on the independent... read full bio
Joe Louis Walker is one of the most important blues stars. He is a very successful guitarist, singer and producer. Over the years Joe Louis Walker managed to come up with an outstanding guitar style. One just needs to hear his guitar and knows it's Joe Louis Walker. Another strength of Joe Louis Walker is his own original material. He... read full bio
Common Sense has established itself as one of Californias premier reggae rock bands. Their influences from reggae, rock and ska, give them a new roots sound of their own. The bands multiple personalities work together to craft soulful, intelligent sound that tells stories of real life. With heartfelt lyrics and melodic harmonies Common Sense delivers a true music experience. The... read full bio
Big Brother and the Holding Company is a rock band that formed in San Francisco, CA in 1965 as part of the same psychedelic music scene that produced the Grateful Dead, Quicksilver Messenger Service and Jefferson Airplane. They are best known as the band that featured Janis Joplin as their lead singer. Their album Cheap Thrills is considered one of... read full bio
The American actor and comedian, Wayne Federman has been noted for his numerous comedy appearances across the country. In 1977, Federman attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. He began his comedic career with his own show Comedy Tonight. His one-man show was soon brought to the 13th Street Theatre. After college, Federman began doing stand-up... read full bio
DJ Abel gives the audience some different music than what they maybe accustomed. The song that stood out the most was hearing Navajo man singing traditional in the background as he started spinning to different songs. It is quite amazing how he puts it all together and it sounds like it was made for each other. DJ Abel is quite... read full bio
Grand Puba emerged as the lead emcee of Brand Nubian. After their innovative and versatile debut album One for All covering areas from reggae-influenced hip hop music to new jack swingPuba left the group after disputes with its other members and embarked on a solo career. He became a member of the group again around recording a few tracks for... read full bio
DJ StoneRokk has developed a style of mixing and matching songs from varying directions, from hip hop to rock to house to funk, creating a potpourri of related sounds, disregarding genre. And the fickle tastes of the nightlife industry has finally caught up with him. Though a cadre of new jack DJs have appeared in the recent past, all claiming... read full bio
In the studio, DJ Escape has released eight mix CDs: Ultimate Afterhours Volume I, Ultimate Afterhours Volume II, Party Time 2000, Party Time 2001, Party Time 2002, Party Time 2003, Circuit Party Volume 8 and now, Party Time 2004. In addition, Escape has produced original tracks including club anthems ""Everybody Get Up"", ""People Get Down"", ""Wer*ship"", ""Music Take Me Higher"",... read full bio
Rob Schiffmann is an internactive keynote speaker, award-winning corporate host, and emcee that has over 20 years of experience performing in corporate. Schiffmann has hosted meetings internationally and nationally for companies and corporations such as Folgers, Microsoft, Bank of America, BMW, Genentech, Pepsi, Dannon, Big Lots, IBM, and many more. Schiffmann is also known for directing and performing with Broadway’s... read full bio
Gary Morris provides an unbelievable tenor that delivers a musical niche unlike any other. With an incredible career that crosses multiple genres, Morris has just about accomplished it all. Morris has broadened his horizons from not only being a phenomenal country music artist, but also an outstanding gospel artist, a platinum selling/Grammy Award winning Broadway musical actor and even an... read full bio
Johnny Sanchez is one of America's premiere comedians. Having performed in Comedy clubs for years, he has honed his comedy into an exquisite art form. From coast to coast and everywhere in between, Johnny is always a club favorite. With his feverish energy, detailed characters and pinpoint delivery, his shows take you on a laughing journey of people, places and... read full bio
For the last 19 years, The Reggae Revolution has toured and worked along side highly acclaimed stars such as sting and steel pulse, among many others. In 2001 they became the first Reggae act ever to appear on stage at the Sidney Opera House, enticing a usually sitting crowd to get on their feet and dance for joy.... read full bio
"Originating from Melbourne, Australia, Miami Horror is an indie electronica band who implements elements of synthpop, disco, house, and new wave into their signature musical sound. Benjamin Plant, the group’s founder and DJ, has loved music since a very young age, and since then, his DJ dreams have been coming to fruition. With a vibe gleaned from the 1970s and... read full bio
A silver medalist in the slalom at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Billy Kidd was the first American man to earn an Olympic medal in alpine skiing. Both Kidd and Heuga were just 20 years old at the time. Kidd also took third in the combined, then a non-medal event in the Olympics. He finished 8th in the giant... read full bio
In todays world, individuals and businesses are facing challenges theyve yet to encounter. Mitch Gaylord, motivational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and Olympic Gold Medalist, will share with your audience key insights and strategies to breakthrough unique challenges that face us today and help you turn personal and professional dreams into reality. Known for being the first American Gymnast in history... read full bio
Rafer Johnson is an American former decathlete, film actor and member of the Art of the Olympians. He was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year in 1958 and won the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States in 1960, breaking that award's color barrier. He was chosen to ignite the Olympic Flame during... read full bio
Phil and his twin brother Steve were both world class ski racers, competing on the World Cup circuit from 1976-84. Starting with the 1978 season, Phil finished in the top three in the World Cup overall standings for six consecutive seasons, winning the title in the final three. Phil, Steve, and their seven siblings literally grew up at a ski... read full bio
