The Buckinghams is one of the most beloved and respected bands in the Chicago area. The American sunshine pop group formed back in the late 1960s. A year after the band formed, they became one of the best selling acts of the sixties. The band released twelve singles in the same year that they signed their first contract with... read full bio
Chicagos Entertainer, Ron Hawking, knows how to deliver a performance that truly comes from his heart. And, its that special quality of performance that allows him to touch the heart of his audience every time he walks onto the stage. Then, at any moment, he can seamlessly step in and out of any personality he chooses to portrays. ... read full bio
Paul Provenza has been on the cutting edge of comedy for the past decade. Funny, confident and always challenging, Paul's standup comedy has been critically acclaimed as bright, edgy and honest by journalists from coast to coast. An accomplished comedian and a classically trained actor, his versatility has taken him all over the entertainment map. Among his experiences in theatre,... read full bio
Adam Ferrera is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for his roles as Tommy in series The Job, Chief Needles Nelson in series Rescue Me, and Frank Verelli in series Nurse Jackie. As a stand-up comedian Ferrera has performed on series such as The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, Shorties Watchin Shorties, and... read full bio
The Flatlanders are a country band with considerable country rock influence from Lubbock, Texas. The group was founded by long time friends and singers/songwriters/guitarists Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, and Butch Hancock. One of their first performances was at the Kerrville Folk Festival, where they were named one of the winners of the inaugural Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Singer/Songwriter... read full bio
In Josh Thompson, working-class country has found its most authentic spokesman in a generation. A compelling singer, he is an artist whose songwriting reflects both the gritty realities of blue-collar life and the beer-fueled release of the Friday-night honky-tonk. His work ethic, the honesty in his writing and the energy in his performances have combined to make Josh a powerful... read full bio
Carrie Snow is a busy lady, whether it's doing voiceovers and stand-up comedy, performing her heartwarming and funny solo show, "7,000 Sailors Can't Be Wrong," or just enjoying the spotlight after being in "The Aristocrats." Carrie's graduation from UC Berkeley with a degree in rhetoric served as a precursor to her stand-up career. She could hardly make a living by asking pointed... read full bio
Everyone has heard the phrase, practice makes perfect, and though it’s a mantra more often associated with sports than songwriting, it’s just as apropos for that vocation as any other endeavor - just ask singer/songwriter Chuck Wicks. Though he took the country format by storm with his Top 5 debut single, ""Stealing Cinderella"", and his Top 15 follow-up hit, ""All... read full bio
Singer-songwriter JT Hodges grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, where his parents established Buffalo Sound Studios, the city's first multi-track recording studio. Clients included artists as diverse as T Bone Burnett and Michael Bolton. His father studied concert piano at Juilliard and then attended the University of North Texas to get a master's degree in jazz composition. Hodges' mother sang... read full bio
Even early in life, Jim Curry’s natural voice resembled that of John Denver. Embracing the similarities, Jim specializes in the songs of Denver, sharing John’s messages of love, humanity and environmental awareness. Jim sings a tribute to the music in a way that has to be seen and heard to understand the pure honesty of his amazing performance. His looks... read full bio
Country music singer Ty Herndon debuted with the number one single, ""What Mattered Most', followed by the release of his first album with the same title. The album was followed one year later by Living in a Moment, which produced his second number one country hit in its title track. Herndon has charted a total of 17 singles on the... read full bio
Firefall is a mainstay, album-oriented rock band that put out a large number of hits. Formed in Boulder, Colorado, Firefall was founded by Rick Roberts of the Flying Burrito Brothers, and Jock Bartley of the band Zephyr. The band's biggest hit single, ""You Are The Woman"", peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard charts. Other hit songs include ""Just Remember... read full bio
"Orgone has become a staple on the festival circuit bands on the planet. Initially the band independently released Orgone, a collection of tough, stripped-down, funk instrumentals and became a fan favorite. With their critical success and constant touring Orgone has become one of the most sought-after backing bands for studio sessions. Armed with a new album and a take-no-prisoners live... read full bio
Brothers Chris and Donnie Davisson and cousin Sammy Davisson, along with childhood friend Aaron Regester, are continuing musical pursuits started by the Davisson family long ago.The Davisson Brothers Band has a unique style infusing a remarkable blend of country, southern rock, and bluegrass to create a distinctive sound captured in their first single, ""Big City Hillbilly."" This sound, combined with... read full bio
The real-life inspiration behind the hit television series The Partridge Family. The Cowsills (Bob, Paul, Susan) defined family harmony with chart topping hits like ""The Rain, The Park & Other Things (The Flower Girl)"", ""Indian Lake"", ""We Can Fly"" and ""Hair"". The vocals are stronger than ever now, as they perform these great songs and many more. The current lineup... read full bio
In 2005, Sarah Harmer co-founded Protecting Escarpment Rural Land (PERL), a community group dedicated to protecting and enhancing Burlingtons Niagara Escarpment and rural lands in the region of Halton, Ontario. PERL seeks to help create an Ontario Sustainable Aggregate Resources Act to ensure that quarrying provides the highest degree of environmental protection possible and embraces the Ontario Environment Commissioners recommendations... read full bio
China Crisis was formed in 1979 in Kirkby, near Liverpool, Merseyside with a core of vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon. China Crisis were originally assimilated in the batch of new wave Liverpool acts of early 1980s, led by OMD and also including The Teardrop Explodes, A Flock of Seagulls and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. China Crisis had success... read full bio
The Drifters represent more than the story of a single group's success. Changes in personnel and management have led, over the years, to the sprouting of many Drifters permutations since organizer Clyde McPhatter first went to the Atlantic Recording Company. When Atlantic rejected McPhatter's initial singers (The Mt. Lebanon Gospel Singers), he recruited versatile gospel singers Bill Pinkney from the... read full bio
"Classics IV was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, in 1965, given credit for beginning the ""soft southern rock"" sound. The band and its lead singer Dennis Yost are principally known for the hits ""Spooky"", ""Stormy"", and ""Traces"", released in 1968 and 1969 and which have become cover standards. Classics IV have had an impressive total of 16 Billboard Chart... read full bio
Judy Carter -- master teacher, author, and humorous speaker -- started her career as a magician and later as a stand-up comic, appearing on over one hundred television shows. An outstanding motivational speaker, Carter has inspired thousands of people to use humor to deal with change, increase sales and punch up speeches in short, to turn problems into punch... read full bio
