If you ask Ryan Beaver why he titled his second record Constant, he will smile and reply with a response that leaves no question about what matters most to this 27-year-old Austin, Texas based singer/songwriter. Our lives are always changing and evolving," says Beaver, "but some things remain constant. My faith, family, friends, and passion for music never change and... read full bio
""Midnight At The Oasis"" was her big hit record Maria Muldaur's musical roots run deep. Born and raised in New York City's Greenwich Village, Muldaur was surrounded by bluegrass, folk, jazz, blues and gospel, but her very first musical influences were from the records of country and western singers Hank Williams, Kitty Wells, Hank Snow and Ernest Tubb. As a... read full bio
Jim Peterik - Grammy winning singer, songwriter and guitar/keyboardist has unveiled his new smooth jazz project, Jim Peteriks Lifeforce. As the founding member of both Survivor and The Ides Of March, he has been responsible for eighteen Top 10 hits, three of which, Vehicle, The Search Is Over, and the Grammy winning Eye Of the Tiger (theme from... read full bio
Since the release of her autobiography, I'm Walking As Straight As I Can, Geri Jewell has once again become one of the most recognized disabilities and LGBT advocates in the country. Ability Magazine recently caught up with Jewell at the International CSUN Technology Conference in San Diego where she was the Opening Keynote Speaker. What came out of the interview... read full bio
Streeter Seidell is the executive editor of CollegeHumor.com, co-author of the site's first book, The CollegeHumor Guide to College, and co-star and staff writer of the sites first television show, The CollegeHumor Show on MTV. He has written and acted in many CollegeHumor original videos and penned hundreds of articles for the website. Seidell is also a standup comedian and... read full bio
Wayne Bergeron is one of the most active jazz players in the entertainment world. Wayne first began his love for music when he picked up the French horn. During the 8th grade, Bergeron finally picked up his favorite instrument- the trumpet. Due to a chip in his tooth in an accident that happened in middle school, Wayne is able to... read full bio
Divahn takes audiences on an audiovisual experience with the lead vocals of Galeet Dardashti and professional performance dancers. Spellbound audiences of all ages delight in Divahns bold all-female powerhouse cast. They combine traditional and original Jewish songs with a contemporary and edgy twist. The group has generated an international following, performing in venues ranging from international concert galleries to the... read full bio
Golem is a six piece, Eastern European Klezmer-rock band that was formed by performer, singer, writer, dancer, linguist, pianist and accordionist Annette Ezekiel Kogan. Over the years, the New York based band has collected Jewish, Gypsy, and Slavic folk songs and became a leading translator and innovator. Today the band pushes forward into the 21st century by rewriting, adding, editing,... read full bio
Bill Clegg came to New York at the age of 21 to start a career in book publishing. By 30, he had a thriving literary agency. By 35 he'd lost the agency, his decade-long relationship, his reputation and nearly his life from a crack cocaine addiction. After a major drug binge and suicide attempt, Clegg went from the hospital to... read full bio
British import Jane Green is the author of a dozen bestselling novels, dealing with real life, real women, and all the things life throws at them, with her trademark wisdom, wit and warmth. She writes a daily blog and contributes to various publications, both online and print, including Huffington Post, The Sunday Times, Wowowow, and Self. Her bestselling book, Promises... read full bio
Portland-based The Rhythm Dogs combine Latin, Afrobeat, blues, ska, funk, and jazz with a distinctive groove. Bassist Mark von Bergen, drummer Mark Burdon, percussionist Chuk Barber, organist Chris Azorr, trombonist Greg Scholl, and saxophonist Mary-Sue Tobin make up the group. Nearly all of the tracks on their four albums—the most recent being "The Dogfather"—are original. The dogs may have been spotted... read full bio
Blane Howard is an American country singer-songwriter who has gained fame after the release of his single, “Promise to Love Her”. His single has reached over 8 million views through social media outlets and has over 41 million streams. Howard is from Arkansas, and has been named Male Vocalist of the Year two years in a run at the Arkansas... read full bio
Linda Noble Topf is a voice of compassion and reason for those challenged by injury or illness, was recently chosen as the Grand Prize Winner for Berrett-Koehler's Open Book Editions for her upcoming work, Wheelchair Wisdom: Awaken Your Spirit Through Adversity. Linda's goal in writing the book (as well as her keynote presentations) is to shatter widespread notions of what... read full bio
As the former Executive Vice President & GM of the Atlanta Hawks (2003-2008), Billy Knight understood that a total transformation was needed, and that change would not happen overnight. His fundamental belief was to develop ones own talent; and maintain enough financial room to acquire the best talent without handicapping the future of the franchise. Knights Atlanta Hawks roster was... read full bio
Jeffrey Hanson Richards is an American actor, stand-up comedian and impressionist. Richards was the first actor to have been a cast member on both Saturday Night Live and MADtv. He is perhaps best known for his frequent SNL character, Drunk Girl. At age 17 he created a public-access television cable TV sketch comedy show called Hanson Live. He later worked... read full bio
Logan Brill finds her roots in the rich musical soil of East Tennessee. Not wanting to limit herself, she earned a degree in French with a minor in vocal performance, but later found out that music was her true path. It was this instinctive course that led her to signing with Carnival Music in early 2012. Carnival Music is home... read full bio
James Durbin is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who is best known for finishing in 4th place on the tenth season of the television series American Idol. Apart from his solo career, Durbin has also been the lead singer of the heavy metal band Quiet Riot. Durbin had a rough upbringing growing up with his father passing away of drug... read full bio
Michael Loftus is a midwesterner comedian who has become one of the most sought out comedic writer and performer. His comedy career began at the Midwest Comedy Tool & Die Comedy Troup, where Michael was able to use his improvisational skills to use. His comedic skills then landed him a performance at the Acme Theatre in Hollywood. He is a... read full bio
Texas Country singer Brandon Rhyder released his first album in 2001, and several more in the coming years. His second album, Behind The Pine Curtain, was released in 2013. Brandon's stock continued to rise as a mainstay in the Texas music scene with his third release, 2005's Conviction. Brandon scored his first number one single on the Texas Country Music... read full bio
Almost ABBA is a costumed, choreographed, participatory audience experience that aims to capture the charm and nostalgia of ABBA. Having toured eleven countries since their formation in 1996, they are the most enduring tribute group in North America to the Swedish super group. They have entertained crowds of up to 50,000 people as well as the US Military, NBC,... read full bio
