Lil Rounds is one of the top 13 finalists on FOX's American Idol 8." Lil Rounds auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri. Lil Rounds sang "All I Do" by Stevie Wonder for her audition. All four judges voted yes to send Lil Rounds to Hollywood. Lil Rounds was in the third group of 12 contestants to perform out of the... read full bio
Jonathan Coulton is a geek rock/folk rock musician. He is best known for such compositions as “Still Alive” and “Code Monkey”, as well as his cover of Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back”. He is the Contributing Troubadour for Popular Science magazine and the musical director for John Hodgman’s Little Gray Book Lectures. Every week for a year Coulton released a new... read full bio
Jedda Jones is a true Renaissance Woman. She transformed from corporate trainer to entertainment dynamo, excelling every step of the way. Perseverance and versatility should be her middle names. She is a comedienne, writer, producer, actress and author. Her credits include associations with such television hits as Murphy Brown, In Living Color and Coach. Movies such as The Ray Charles... read full bio
The Chi-Lites were formed in Chicago in 1959. Originally called the Hi-Lites, they consisted of Marshall Thompson, Creadel Red Jones, Eugene Record, Robert Lester and Clarence Johnson. As the Hi-Lites they released a number of singles on local labels then in 1964 they changed their name to Marshall & the Chi-Lites; the 'C' being added to reflect the... read full bio
The Turtle Island Quartet is a San Francisco Bay Area based jazz string quartet formed in 1985 and still actively touring worldwide and recording as of 2010. They were the first string quartet to achieve artistic and commercial success integrating jazz improvisation, jazz rhythms and comping using extended techniques. Their extensive repertoire consists primarily of compositions and arrangements by quartet... read full bio
Forming in 1977, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band are the pioneers of the modern New Orleans brass band movement, recognized worldwide as an unstoppable musical machine whose name is synonymous with genre bending romps and high octane performances. They have been featured guests both in the studio and on stage with artists including Elvis Costello, Dr. John, Widespread Panic, Modest... read full bio
Dick Dale invented surf music. Dale is still playing with not only the same vengeance as he did in the 50's. He shares the stage with fellow players of all generations up into the alternative's. Being completely self taught, Dick Dale plays left handed upside down which was a result of holding the guitar left-handed. The strings became upside-down, chords... read full bio
Tom Ryan has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman twice, opened for both Larry the Cable Guy and Brian Regan on several tours, and is a regular on the comic channels of XM Sirius Radio. Additionally, NBC, Comedy Central, and Showtime's Comedy Club Network have all featured him. In addition, Tom has served as an opening... read full bio
Kid Capri is a DJ and rapper. The impact Kid Capri has had on the music industry, and will continue to have, is immeasurable. He has catapulted the status of being a DJ to an actual profession; he has also left his mark on the music industry as the first to ever appear on television as a DJ. There is... read full bio
Mr. Cheeks is a rapper best known for his work with the musical group The Lost Boyz. The Lost Boyz gained worldwide critical acclaim following the release of the albums; Legal Drug Money in 1996, Love, Peace & Nappiness in 1997, and LB IV Life in 1999. Mr. Cheeks broke away from The Lost Boyz and started a solo career.... read full bio
The Surfaris are an American surf rock band formed in Glendora, California in 1962. They are best known for their singles Surfer Joe" and Wipe Out. The band released a series of records, with two other singles, "Surfer Joe" and "Point Panic, having an impact on the charts. Point Panic is a renowned surfing venue in Hawaii named after the... read full bio
Rehab is an American Southern rock band. The band has recorded seven albums, including two each for Epic Records and Universal Republic. Rehab was originally formed as a trio: Denny Campbell (Steaknife), Danny (Boone) Alexander, and Jason Brooks (Brooks Buford). Early on, they released their first album independently: ""To Whom It May Consume"" produced by Steaknife and Brooks Buford. Soon... read full bio
Uncommon Ritual is the second album released by Sony Classical of string trios, following Appalachia Waltz, with unusual instrumentation and influences from bluegrass and folk music to create an Americana-style of traditional classical music. Uncommon Ritual adds jazz, blues, and elements from world music to the mix. The trio includes double-bassist and composer Edgar Meyer, banjoist and composer Béla Fleck,... read full bio
Zephyr was a blues-based hard rock band formed in 1969 in Boulder, Colorado by guitarist Tommy Bolin, keyboardist John Faris, David Givens on bass guitar, Robbie Chamberlin on drums and Candy Givens on vocals. Although the charismatic performances by Candy Givens were originally the focal point for the band, it was the flashy guitar work of Tommy Bolin that the... read full bio
The Chieftains are a Grammy-winning Irish musical group founded in 1962, best known for being one of the first bands to make Irish traditional music popular around the world. The group has won six Grammy Awards and have been nominated eighteen times. They have also won an Emmy and a Genie and contributed a couple of tracks, including their highly-praised... read full bio
David Bromberg is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter.An eclectic artist, Bromberg plays bluegrass, blues, folk, jazz, country and western, and rock and roll equally well. Bromberg has played with many famous musicians, including Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, Jorma Kaukonen, Jerry Garcia, Rusty Evans (The Deep) and Bob Dylan. Proficient on fiddle, many styles of acoustic and electric guitar,... read full bio
Bobby Kimball was a member of the band Toto. The very first LP Toto released, entitled ""Toto"", broke out with the massive hit single, ""Hold The Line"". The band was nominated for a Grammy as ""Best New Band"" that year, but lost to ""A Taste of Honey"". Toto’s music was very well received and the band built a huge following... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Robbie Dupree began his music career by singing in a cappella groups on the street corners of Brooklyn. His passion for music flourished in the rich, creative atmosphere of the late 1960's. Moving to New York City during these exciting days, Robbie dedicated himself to songwriting and the pursuit of a solo career. He studied the work of... read full bio
With their just released new album "Shoot Me Your Ace," Glastonbury rockers REEF have already soared back into the UK Top 20. They are reenergized like never before and have a confident spring in their step. The band has likely never sounded better thanks to a revitalized lineup that includes original members Gary Stringer and Jack Bessant, one of the most... read full bio
Fish in a Birdcage, based in Calgary, Alberta, combines electronica, folk strings, and modern Renaissance music. Dusty is motivated and advances by performing as much as he can, from Calgary's streets to rooftops and basements. Dusty has traveled far to spread his message of love to a large audience, holding an ebony fretboard in his left hand and a bow... read full bio
