Felix da Housecat, as his clever name suggests, brings a fresh, electro and techno twist to Chicago house music. Felixs venture into house music started at a young age, and he released his first single, Phantasy girl, in 1987 under the direction of his acid house mentor, DJ Pierre. Since then, Felix has released a number of singles, albums,... read full bio
T. S. Monk had an extraordinary childhood. As the son of jazz composer and pianist Thelonious Monk, his home was the gathering place for musicians like Art Blakey, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Max Roach, where they created some of the greatest jazz music of all time.... read full bio
One of the most talked about top living lyricist, Dave Frishberg has written more than his share of witty classics including Peel Me a Grape," "I'm Hip," "Dear Bix," "The Underdog," "My Attorney Bernie," "Saratoga Hunch," "Slappin' the Cakes on Me," "Z's," "Blizzard of Lies," "Another Song About Paris," "You Are There," "El Cajon," "Can't Take You Nowhere" and "Let's... read full bio
"Eddie Daniels is that rarest of rare musicians who is not only equally at home in both jazz and classical music, but excels at both with breathtaking virtuosity. Expert testimony from the jazz world comes from the eminent jazz critic Leonard Feather, who said of Eddie, ""It is a rare event in jazz where one man can all but reinvent an... read full bio
Airto & Flora Purim are a unique Jazz fusion duo. This duo has created many memorable songs both together and apart. Flora Purim is a Brazilian jazz singer known mainly for her work in jazz fusion. She achieved her fame on Chick Corea’s 1972 album, Return to Forever and recorded with various artists through that decade, including Stanley Clarke,... read full bio
Following the critical darling that was their 2000 debut, Com Plex, the Helio Sequence takes it up and out on their second Cavity Search full length Young Effectuals. With their by-now-traditional diet of sleepless excess replete with temporary insanity and recurring mania, Brandon Summers (vocals/guitar) and Benjamin Weikel (keyboards/drums) once again holed up in the one room music store in... read full bio
Suzette delighted her home-state fans in the audience as the talent winner representing New Jersey in The Miss America Pageant, and as everyone was quick to see, her performing career was very well established already. Even as a youngster, Suzette was a dedicated and accomplished performer, having appeared in various commercials and educational TV programs. After Suzette's service as Miss... read full bio
As passionate as their music, Dio Disciples have a rich past, lineage, and mission. "Dio Disciples," founded and led by Wendy Dio, the manager and widow of Ronnie James Dio, are Simon Wright, Scott Warren, and Craig Goldy, the longest-serving members of the band who continue to stay in the lineup at the master's (R.J.D.) discretion. Along with the well-known vocalist... read full bio
Palms is a newly formed Los Angeles based quartet featuring three former members of ISIS (Aaron Harris, Clifford Meyer and Jeff Caxide) with Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno. Palms debut album will be issued by ISIS former label, Ipecac Recordings, and is slated for a spring 2013 release, with a release date to be announced soon.... read full bio
Sierra Leon’s Refugee All Star band was formed from a group of refugees that were moved to Guinea throughout the Sierra Leon Civil War. The band has been touring around the world to raise awareness for humanitarian causes. There music is meant to uplift their fans with songs of hope, joy, and faith. The members of the band are originally... read full bio
Emily Wolfe's creative songwriting keeps her fans aglow thanks to her strong, powerful lead vocals and dominating guitar style. Her keyboardist and backup vocalist Hannah Hagar along with instrumentally indispensable Sam Pankey (bass) and Jeff Olson (drums), hold the band's rhythm section which provide the solid groundwork to allow Emily's lyrics and guitar-work to glide atop.... read full bio
The Ordinary Boys is a British indie rock band that pulls influences from ska, punk, and Bitpop to create an eclectic yet cohesive upbeat sound. Formerly the hardcore outfit Next in Line, The Ordinary Boys take their name from the Morrissey song of the same name. The boys have released four albums since there inception, all charting within the top... read full bio
Wild Child has that folksy sound that calms your mind and puts a peaceful smile across your face before you can think about it. Their acoustic sound id filled with various forms of keys, guitars, ukulele, a bass, cello, and a trumpet and they have created a sound and an environment that encourages creativity and sing-a-longs. At the 2013 SXSW... read full bio
Esther Povitsky, also known as Little Esther, is a stand-up comedian, actress, and podcast host. The self-proclaimed “theatrical comedian” studied at iO Chicago, Second City, and The Groundlings and performs frequently at popular LA comedy clubs The Comedy Store, The Ice House, and The Improv. She has appeared on comedy shows such as, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,... read full bio
In a career that has spanned nearly five decades and millions of records, The Crickets are unquestionably The American Rock and Roll band. Since the groups founding in 1957 they have influenced virtually every major rock performer in the United States and abroad from Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan to the Rolling Stones and the Beatles (whose name was... read full bio
Brandon T. Jackson is an American stand-up comedian/rapper/actor/writer. He has been in a countless amount of movies. Some of the films he is best known for are Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Lottery Ticket, Big Mommas: Like Father Like Son, Tropic Thunder, and Roll Bounce. He comes from a very large family of nine children in Detroit... read full bio
Austin Plaine has no aspirations of overtaking the greatest songwriters in history. Yes, the native of Minneapolis enjoyed music and guitar when he was 13 years old and revered Bob Dylan. He spent his adolescent years in his bedroom making music. You can hear why Plaine has received early accolades for his somber lyrics and soothing voice on his debut.... read full bio
Ever Mainard is a writer, stand-up comedian, and actress known for her improv cultivated spontaneous characters, quick-witted anecdotes, and quirky mannerisms. She has been a part of Second City and I.O Chicago, as well as the esteemed Chicago Underground Comedy group. She has been named of of the top 100 comics by Chicago Magazine and one of the Most Influential... read full bio
Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers is a rising country band, who has a unique flavor to their sound. Nicki's career began when she sang impromptu at a New Year's Eve party, where she sang a blues song that caught the attention of music producer Tim Bluhm. He encouraged Nicki to write songs and perform at public venues. She quickly gained... read full bio
Striking Matches is made up of Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis. They are influenced by musicians such as Jerry Reed, the Beatles, John Mayer and Patsy Cline. Their first EP, which they co-wrote, was named among iTunes ""Best of 2012"" and enabled the band to score features with NPR and The Wall Street Journal. They have played at the Grand... read full bio
