No musician has had a more profound effect on the orchestral approach to small group jazz configurations than the celebrated pianist-composer Ahmad Jamal. While a tremendously wide listening audience continues to be drawn to his irresistibly appealing sound, it is fellow musicians that seem to hold Mr. Jamal in highest regard. Perhaps his status as a major exponent of jazz... read full bio
Belting out gritty and soulful vocals, Gary U.S. Bonds, reached high levels of stardom during his day. Gary, an American R&B and Rock and Roll musician-songwriter, performed as Gary Anderson but adopted the U.S. Bonds nickname after the release of his debut single, New Orleans, was distributed to radio stations with the inscription to Buy U.S. Bonds. He released several... read full bio
"The Singer, Songwriter, Musician Country music is full of tradition. Whether it’s mile after mile down a dusty highway or a commitment to write music from the heart, Mark Collie has embraced these traditions while establishing a few of his own since first embarking on a career in music in the 1970’s. In the nearly 25 years since, he has released... read full bio
Michael Martin Murphey has become a prominent musical voice for the Western rancher, horseman, and cowboy. He is an American singer-songwriter that is best known for his Western country music infused with folk and rock. In junior high school, Murphey became interested in music and began performing as an amateur. He got his first professional music performance playing around a... read full bio
The Faint is an indie rock/dance punk band formed in Omaha, Nebraska in 1995. They recently split from their longtime home Saddle Creek Records to record their latest album Fasciinatiion on their own label, blank.wav. They signed to Saddle Creek Records but were unable to establish widespread sales, though they were extremely popular in the Omaha-area. The Faint released Media,... read full bio
Quiet Corral is a six-piece band, each member playing an integral role as a member of the band. They incorporate folk and pop elements into their music, although they put their own mix to enhance their sound. With mixed acoustic instruments and intricate rhythms, their performances are unforgettable. They add depth to an already captivating sound; this band is capable... read full bio
Thia Megia is an American singer from Mountain House, California. Megia finished in the top 11 of the tenth season of American Idol. She is also the only female in the top 13 who is also an instrumentalist, a pianist and a guitarist, however she did not play either on American Idol. Both the eliminated contestants, Naima Adedapo and Thia... read full bio
Sir Thomas Boaz Allen, CBE is an English operatic baritone. He is widely admired in the opera world for his voice, the versatility of his repertoire, and his acting leading many to regard him as one of the best lyric baritones of the late 20th Century. In October 2011 he was appointed Chancellor of Durham University, succeeding Bill... read full bio
Utah Symphony is one of the finest symphonies in the United States. Their distinctive performances are known world wide. It also has a long history of recording as well. . Maurice Abravanel Hall, current home of the Utah Symphony, is acclaimed as one of the world's great concert halls - having won awards for both superb architecture and extraordinary... read full bio
Phillip Joll made his American debut as Donner in Wagners Das Rheingold at the Metropolitan Opera. At Seattle Opera, he made his debut as Wotan in the 2000 preview of Das Rheingold and Die Walk_re. The Welsh baritone returned in 2001 as Wotan/The Wanderer in Wagners Ring. At Welsh National Opera, Jolls many roles include Wotan in the companys first... read full bio
Peter Rose made his operatic debut in 1986 with Glyndebourne Festival Opera in Hong Kong (Commendatore). His repertoire includes Bottom (Aix-en-Provence, Paris, London, Rome, Metropolitan Opera, Barcelona, Glyndebourne, Chicago), Ochs (Vienna, Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Seattle, Sydney, Melbourne, Minneapolis, Scottish Opera, Hamburg, Tokyo, Graz, Covent Garden, Barcelona, Munich, La Scala), Gurnemanz (Vienna, Hamburg, Graz), Capriccio at the Metropolitan Opera,... read full bio
Paul Mecurio is a comedian and writer from Rhode Island. He has won both an Emmy and Peabody Award for his work writing on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Apart from comedy, Mecurio has earned his law degree from Georgetown Law School but turned to comedy and writing after a short time working as a lawyer. From there, he... read full bio
During the last decade, Tim has delivered his entertaining, informative presentations nationally and internationally, speaking to government groups, professional associations, and corporations of every kind. Through his work he expands the understanding of humor skills as stress reduction tools. His development of easy-to-implement techniques has inspired action from publishers, television, and radio talk shows around the world. His methods and... read full bio
Actress, comedian, and writer Mary Lynn Rajskub is most recognized for her roles as "Gail the Snail" from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and "Chloe" on the Fox program 24. Along with these roles, she starred in the following television shows: Mr. Show, Gilmore Girls, Safety Not Guaranteed, Wilson, Little Miss Sunshine, Legally Blonde 2, Julie and Julia, Punch Drunk... read full bio
Maysoon Zayid is an actor, writer, comedian, and disability rights activist. She is a Princeton Fellow and an Arizona State University alumna. Maysoon is co-founder and co-executive producer of The Muslim Funny Fest and the New York Arab American Comedy Festival. She wrote columns for The Daily Beast and worked as a full-time On Air Contributor to Countdown with Keith... read full bio
Rich Aronovitch is an American comedian who has previously gained fame dancing with Charo on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Since then, Aronovitch has hosted episode of “Three Men and a Chick Flick” as well as “The Morning Show”. Aronovitch has also been seen on “Last Comic Standing”, “Gotham Comedy Live”, “Exposed”, and has been a guest judge on... read full bio
Solo folk/pop musician Zach Lockwood performs in Nashville and was born in Connecticut. He rose to fame in the literary community thanks to his amazing vocals and lively, engaging style. Zach has also collaborated with past Wailers members who were in Bob Marley's band. See him live if it's close to you. Zach's sound has always changed and still does. He's one... read full bio
American alternative country-rock band Micky and the Motorcars has been enthralling audiences with their moving lyrics and contagious tunes. The Idaho-based band, which was started by brothers Micky and Gary Braun, has a devoted following because to its genuine sound and thrilling live shows. The Braun brothers developed a great appreciation for the rich narrative history of country music while growing... read full bio
With the release of his 2010 album "It All Happened in a Honky Tonk," modern country singer-songwriter Jon Wolfe made a splash in the world of country music. His music successfully fuses the best elements of country music with modern vigor and vision, connecting with audiences. His capacity to encapsulate a song's soul is a reflection of the unique life... read full bio
The McCarters are a country music trio composed of Jennifer McCarter and her twin sisters Lisa and Teresa. The trio was signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1987, where they recorded two albums for the label: 1988's The Gift and 1990's Better Be Home Soon, the latter of which was released as Jennifer McCarter & the McCarters. The title track... read full bio
