Millions caught a glimpse of it during the inaugural season of American Idol, with performances so full of effervescence, grace, and talent that Tamyra Gray would prove to be the one that America would remember. She warmed the hearts of Americans, and overnight, this Maryland native had become a star. After finishing in fourth on the first season of Idol,... read full bio
Don Grusin was the creative sparkplug for the acclaimed fusion ensemble Friendship and has recorded and produced scores of albums, including the Grammy-winning Musican(sic) for Ernie Watts. Grusin received a Grammy nomination for his live contemporary jazz DVD and CD The Hang, and got another Grammy this past year for his contribution to Paul Winter's CD Crestone. Don Grusin is... read full bio
Murray McLauchlan began writing songs and performing them in his late teens and after engagements at music festivals and clubs such as Toronto's ""Riverboat"", began to attract wider attention. Before he even recorded an album of his own his ""Child's Song"" was already well known after being recorded by American folk star Tom Rush. Now, more than two decades later,... read full bio
Live on stage, BEATLEMANIA AGAIN recreates the magic, music, and mania of The Beatles. The program follows The Beatles' career in chronological order, starting with their 1964 Ed Sullivan Show appearance, moving through their psychedelic phase and the publication of the incredible Sgt. Pepper album, and ending with their final live performance on Apple Records' rooftop. BEATLEMANIA AGAIN transports listeners to... read full bio
There are songs you hear in your life that transport you to a certain time period or give you a special feeling. You associate those good times to the group that made them famous. Songs like “I’d Really Love To See You Tonight,” “Nights Are Forever Without You” and “Love Is The Answer” have that kind of effect... read full bio
Lisa Tucker is an American singer, musical theater and television actress who was the tenth-place finalist on the fifth season of American Idol. At the age of 16, she auditioned for the fifth season of American Idol in Denver, Colorado with a song she also sang on Star Search, One Moment in Time by Whitney Houston. Simon Cowell said she... read full bio
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Carmen Rasmussen is a Canadian-American country music artist who plays piano and guitar, and ranked sixth on the second season of American Idol in 2003. Despite being eliminated, Rasmusen independently released an EP, titled Carmen, featuring her first single, Photograph. Three years later, Rasmusen signed a record deal with Lofton Creek Records and released debut album,... read full bio
The Petra Luna show is an exotic adventure full of passionate, high energy performances. Impossible to be bored, Petra Luna's original tunes are filled with Latin, hip-hop and rock energy. The show's performances take you through a theatrical weave from love to domestic violence to authentic Latin culture. With animated and striking performances, you can't help but feel alive when... read full bio
John Caponera is considered a comic's comic, a true professional offering a mix of material from topical to impressions to characterizations to stories and one-liners. John always knew he wanted to be in show business, but in what dimension was undetermined until John entered a Gong Show" at a local bar in Chicago. After doing several impressions, he walked away... read full bio
Marga Gomez began her career with Culture Clash, a Latino comedy group. She has since expanded into television and film with a guest role on HBO's Tracy Takes On and roles in several films including Sphere and Batman Forever. She has performed her comedy acts at UCSC's Mainstage Theater, the Fifth Lesbian and Gay Comedy Night in Sonoma County, the... read full bio
Though it's not a fair fight, and probably ought to be stopped, it thrives and rages for the most primal of reasons -- it's endlessly mysterious, fascinating and fun! Rex Havens braves this haunting, daunting battlefield armed with the only weapon essential to survival -- laughter! Based on the only two truths Rex has learned about men and women --... read full bio
The spirit of Judy Garland not only lives but thrives thanks to talented impressionist Michael Holmes. The main character is that of Judy Garland hosting an evening of song and dance stitched together with outrageous comedy and stories of the Golden Age of Hollywood. The show follows the format of the Judy Garland Show with multiple guest stars performing... read full bio
Zane Williams sings about real life from a Christian perspective with a striking ability to convey feelings through song. Ranging from the stirring lyrics of Hurry Home, to the goofily comedic Worst Case Scenario, his songs run a wide gamut of emotions. Zane's music draws on a variety of influences to achieve a unique style that sets him apart from... read full bio
She was the violinist/violist for the recent Jon Bon Jovi Lost Highway World Tour, and is a member of Jon Bon Jovi's solo acoustic group. A much sought after session musician and string arranger, Lorenza has performed on countless recordings, and her string arrangements can be found on albums by Sheryl Crow, The Dixie Chicks, including the ""Landslide"" single, Bon... read full bio
Mishon Ratliff professionally known as Mishon began his musical journey at the young age of 10. He released his debut CD on Dynasty Records titled “Still Mishon” in 2004. With a supportive family and label Mishon was encouraged to spread his wings. He has appeared in some of today’s top teen magazines and has appeared on shows such as Soul... read full bio
Joe Yannetty is a comedian and screenwriter from Boston. He was a writer and performer on the Classic Rock Morning Show with Tai and Steve Sweeney, on 100.7 WZLX Boston. Joe has appeared on more than forty television shows and was featured on an edition of 20/20 in a Where Are They Now piece about when Joe beat Drew Carey... read full bio
EVERYBODY DANCE NOW!!...With over 8 million units sold, it is still today one of the biggest selling dance records of all time! As the front man and co-founder of the international multi-platinum selling group C and C Music Factory, Freedom has traveled and performed around the world extensively. Freedom, Cole and Clivilles would form C and C Music Factory featuring... read full bio
Nick Mitchell was the most memorable contestant on American Idol Season 8. In a crowd of contenders who seemed to have had no idea who they are as artists, Nick seemed to have no problem identifying him self hes Norman Gentile. And like him or not, hes pretty darn entertaining. Nick was one of the few second-group semifinalists... read full bio
Ghetto Tango is a stirring and inspirational performance that features songs and music performed in the underground nightclubs, which appeared in the Jewish ghettos in Nazi-occupied Europe. The musical genre was originally created for entertaining people in a time where many of the composers and lyricists were raised in a world of crumbling institutions during World War II. Group co-creator,... read full bio
The spine-tingling harmonies, boundless energy and telepathic musicianship of The Holmes Brothers mix Saturday nights roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and harmonies of Sundays church service. USA Today calls The Holmes Brothers vision of American roots music masterful and convincing. Entertainment Weekly says, The Holmes Brothers are juke-joint vets with a brazenly borderless view of American music. Their chilling... read full bio
