Los Angeles de Charly are a Mexican musical group led by their namesake vocalist Carlos Charly" Bec_es. The group formed in 1999 after Charly Bec_es and fellow vocalist Guillermo "Memo" Palafox left the popular group Los Angeles Azules. Like Los Angeles Azules, they are leading exponents of the romantic Mexican cumbia."... read full bio
Yakov Smirnoff is American comedian, actor and writer. Born in Russia, Yakov moved to the United States and started his career as a stand-up comic. His act consisted of mocking life under consumerism and communism as a Russian immigrant. Yakov gained popularity at the world famous Comedy Store where he later became a top attraction. His career skyrocketed after landing... read full bio
By the time Shelby Lynne won her Best New Artist Grammy, she'd already completed six albums and had over a decade of recording experience under her belt. Yet in a way, the award was appropriate, since 'I Am Shelby Lynne' was the album that finally found her taking control of her music, following years of casting about in search of... read full bio
Guitarist Kevin Eubanks who often good-naturedly serves as a comic foil for host Jay Leno -- was officially named music director of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno after filling in for the bands original director, saxophonist Branford Marsalis. Eubanks, one of the most prolific jazz guitarists in the country, was a key member of The Tonight Show band... read full bio
Mike Ness was the lead singer and guitarist for the punk rock band, Social Distortion. The band was formed and was heavily inspired by The Sex Pistols. They released their first album Mainliner/Playpen 7 with Posh Boy Records. The band signed another deal with Epic Records and released another three albums. After 18 years performing with the band, Mike Ness... read full bio
Since winning Season 4 of NBC's Last Comic Standing, Josh Blue has emerged as one of the hottest comedians in the country, performing to wildly appreciative sold-out crowds on a non-stop cross country tour. Josh Blue has been a fast rising star since first appearing on Comedy Central's ""Mind of Mencia"" before gaining the attention and endearment of the... read full bio
El Chicano is among the most successful of the L.A. Latino Rock recording artists. Their seven albums include classics such as Viva Tirado, Celebration, Revolucion and Cinco. Tell Her Shes Lovely, was another Top 40 hit on, El Chicano, which went Gold for the group. Over a 40-year span, the group has garnered five Gold records and was voted... read full bio
Bethany Yarrow performs powerful and praising songs. She is a student of the American spiritual traditions, an earth activist, and a keeper of songs. Her song is a living prayer for unification, delivered by a captivating, dancing spirit with a tremendous voice. A song cycle of traditional music has been translated by Bethany for the Orixás, a pantheon of Afro-Brazilian deities... read full bio
Tommy Davidson's multi-faceted career started with an impromptu act in a strip club. Since then, Davidson has been entertaining audiences with his outstanding talent in stand-up, television, features and music. Perhaps best known as one of the original cast members of the hit television show In Living Color, where he came to national prominence with his dead-on impressions of Sammy... read full bio
The sultry sounds of R&B mixed with modern day music complete this triple threat duo, Jackie Boyz. Their ability to write, sing and perform has paved the way for their current success. Currently working with the likes of producers & songwriters such as Grammy award winning producer Vassal Benford, Jay Wes, John Kersey a.k.a. J Banga, Andrew Lane, Curtis “Sauce”... read full bio
Desai emerged from a University of North Carolina acapella group to become one of the standout competitors on American Idol‘s Season 8. Desai combines classic southern charm with a soulful, fresh appeal. His unique name means incomparable- a word he lives life by. Desai first broke boundaries and set new records on “American Idol”, and now in the music industry.... read full bio
Perhaps the most well-known roles for Christian Finnegan are that of one of the initial panelists on VH1's "Best Week Ever" and Chad, the lone white roommate in the notorious "Mad Real World" comedy from "Chappelle's Show." The popular syndicated sitcom "Are We There Yet" cast Christian as Martin, and fans of politics will recognize him from his numerous appearances... read full bio
Jake Johannsen made his comedic debut at San Francisco’s Cobbs Comedy Club during an open mike night. He has appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman"" 45 times, in the “HBO Young Comedian’s Special” and PBS’s “Comedy Tonight” series, and was the host of Comedy Central’s series, “Two Drink Minimum”. He has also been nominated as “Best Male Stand-Up... read full bio
There are times in life when you know you have met an intrinsically spiritual person who simply lights up a room. Anyone who has had the opportunity to see a Stella concert will agree that her allure and her passionate voice will make you think an angel has descended. What makes Stellas performance so intriguing is her interpretation of... read full bio
The current Basie ensemble is uniquely equipped to render this distillation. One reason is the remarkable continuity of personnel that continues to connect the past to the present in the band. There are five permanent members in the current Basie Band who played under Count Basie's personal leadership.This is no exercise in nostalgia, however. Over its history, the Basie Orchestra... read full bio
Alonzo Bodden is an American comedian and actor who is best known for winning the third season of the television series “Last Comic Standing” and being runner-up in season two. He also later came back to Last Comic Standing to be a talent judge in the fifth season. Bodden is a regular on NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” and... read full bio
Big Daddy Kane is a Brooklyn, New York MC who undisputedly defined the term lyricist in the world of hip-hop. Along with the lyrical ingenuity he brought to the genre, he also introduced innovative live performances, which consisted of theatrics, choreography, and tailored costumes, proving that Big Daddy Kane was not only an MC, but also a full on entertainer.... read full bio
Rumours have a long history of entertaining audiences from all over Canada and the United States. They are the original, most successful, and longest running Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks Tribute in Canada. They have had the honour and joy to perform at countless numbers of festivals, theatres, casinos, charitable events, corporate functions. The band has grown into an even more streamlined... read full bio
"A native Californian, Gerald Albright grew up in South Central Los Angeles. After high school, he attended the University of Redlands where he received a B.S. degree in Business Management, minoring in Music. Immediately after college, Albright began to master his talent by working extensively in the studio with such artists as Patrice Rushen, Anita Baker, Ray Parker, Jr., Lola Folana,... read full bio
Traveling the country performing in clubs, churches, prisons, colleges, The Apollo Theater and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Gilbert Esquivels dream of becoming a stand up comedian has come true. Growing up working in the fields with his parents, moving continuously from city to city and getting involved in gang violence, he eventually decided to redirect his life in a... read full bio
