In 1990 Slaughter hit radio, MTV and the U.S. touring circuit like a tornado- coming seemingly out of nowhere to roll through everything in its path and turn it upside down. Touring the world with bands that they loved, Kiss, Ozzy, and others meant the good times were just a song away , and their first hit single, Up All... read full bio
The Expendables had a laid-back childhood in Santa Cruz, California, where they learned to surf, skate, party, and perform music. The Expendables have made a name for themselves in the California surf rock scene since 1997. The Expendables have been drawing attention for years by fusing reggae, punk rock, and guitar solos in the style of the 1980s. Meet the... read full bio
"New York-based DJ project, Hercules and Love Affair, was formed in 2008. The bands core member, Andrew Butler, has been involved in music since he was fifteen years old, and he got the idea for the project’s name from his love for Greek mythology. Hercules and Love Affair is especially unique in the way that while Butler always remains,... read full bio
The American Soul & Rock & Roll Choir is a rousing, joyous show packed with wall-to-wall rock classics and soul hits including I Want To Know What Love Is. These songs all owe their inspiration to the cultural roots of gospel, soul and R&B music. The American Soul & Rock & Roll Choir is a powerful celebration of this musical... read full bio
Yes, the members of this fantastic Supergroup are the former stars of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons (and sang the lead vocal on Oh What a Night-- the biggest Seasons song of all time!). They also performed and recorded #1 hits as The Shondells with Tommy James; they wrote, recorded and performed with Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Elton John,... read full bio
Monster Magnet is an American stoner metal/stoner rock band. Hailing from Red Bank, New Jersey, the group was founded by Dave Wyndorf (vocals and guitar), John McBain (guitar), Tom Diello (drums), and Tim Cronin (vocals and bass). The band first went under the name Dog of Mystery and later Airport 75, before finally settling on Monster Magnet. In... read full bio
A career spanning more than two decades is something that few bands can truly boast. Elbow can claim that without making personnel changes. This is not to say that elbow takes a strict approach to music. Previously, the band as a whole had created the vast majority of elbow songs, starting with a sketch from one member and evolving it during... read full bio
The Yardbirds legend and music has graduated three of rock's greatest guitar players: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. They created hard rock out of standard twelve-bar blues, doubling the tempos and whacking the amps up to ten. On the British club scene, the Yardbirds, the Animals, and the Rolling Stones ruled the stages. The Yardbirds are best known... read full bio
Universally hailed as one of the finest and most influential vocal groups in pop music history, the Flamingos defined doo wop at its most elegant and sophisticated, their matchless harmonies profoundly impacting the Motown Sound of the 1960s and the Philly soul of the following decade. ... read full bio
Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Old 97’s is an alternative country band that’s pioneered the alternative country movement since it’s inception along with bands such as Uncle Tupelo, Drive-By Truckers, Whiskeytown, The Jayhawks, and The Bottle Rockets. Rhett Miller, the band’s lead vocalist and primary songwriter, has described the Old 97’s sound as “loud folk”. Other members of the band include... read full bio
Matt Skiba, real name Matthew Thomas Skiba, was born in Chicago, although his family later moved to a nearby suburb. Early drum lessons led to Skiba attending his first concert, Public Image Ltd.; Social Distortion performances also had a big impact on the musician. Joey Ramone, an original member of Alkaline Trio, had a major musical influence on Skiba. Skiba... read full bio
Eric Johnson showcases his amazing acoustic guitar and piano skills in all of his live shows. He is a guitarist, songwriter and vocalist who is best know for his electric guitar skills. He is also a highly proficient acoustic, lap steel, resonator and bass guitarist as well as an accomplished pianist and vocalist. Johnson’s musical style is creatively diverse,... read full bio
Desree, born Desiree Weeks on November 30, 1968 in London, England was one of Britains most successful pop/soul vocalists throughout the 1990s. She changed her name from Desiree Weeks because she preferred a two-syllable name. In 1994 the hit single, You Gotta Be, hit Billboard Top 5 and was a hit in the UK three times, as well as very... read full bio
Jake Smith, known in the music world as The White Buffalo, is a down-to-earth country singer and songwriter whose sound is a concoction of folk, Americana, blues, and rock. Strange as it may seem, he music of choice growing up was the punk genre, and he listened to bands such as the Circle Jerks and the Descendents. He began performing... read full bio
The Temper Trap is an Australian indie rock band that formed in Melbourne in 2005. The band is known for their soaring melodies, atmospheric soundscapes, and emotionally charged lyrics. In 2009, The Temper Trap released their debut album, "Conditions," which includes hit songs such as "Sweet Disposition," "Fader," and "Love Lost." The album was a critical and commercial success, and helped... read full bio
Raucous punk rock band L7 sprang from the streets of Los Angeles and is sometimes grouped with the Seattle scene of the early '90s. The band's style was a collision of throat-shredding vocals, crunchy guitars, chugging rhythms and a savage attitude that would impact a spectrum of bands from Nirvana to the Distillers. It was heavily influenced by the hard-charging metal... read full bio
Ryan Shaw is a soul, R&B, rock, and pop singer/songwriter. He began singing at the age of three in a Pentecostal church, and having been raised in a deeply religious household, Shaw won a spot in a gospel musical at Georgia State University. Shaw performed in Tyler Perry's play I know I've Been Changed. Once the play came to... read full bio
Rock band Finger Eleven rose to mainstream prominence with their album The Greyest of Blue Skies. Their next album, self-titled, reached Gold status in the U.S. and Platinum in Canada, largely from the success of the single “One Thing”, which peaked at No. 16 on the US Hot 100 Chart. Them vs. You vs. Me was released with the... read full bio
Curtis Harding could best be described as a student of the gritty, sweat-dripping, hip-swinging blues that wafted through the air of the American sixties. The offspring of a mother who sang gospel, and a retired veteran, he traveled all over the country as a child, singing alongside his parents, learning that music was in fact the great communicator, and that... read full bio
Against Me! is a punk rock band formed in Gainesville, Florida, in 1997 by singer and guitarist Laura Jane Grace. Since 2002 the band's lineup has also included guitarist James Bowman. After releasing three studio albums through independent record labels, Against Me! moved to Sire Records for 2007's New Wave, which reached no. 57 on the Billboard 200. Their fifth... read full bio
