Following the paths of big band leaders like Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's brassy, upbeat sound has been embraced both by older fans nostalgic for the music of their youth and by legions of younger fans enamored of the elegance and sophistication of the Big Band era. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has performed at... read full bio
Dave Foley is best known as one of the brilliant young comedians in the Lorne Michaels produced CBC series Kids in the Hall", and the NBC sitcom "New Radio", but the Toronto native has a long history of credits behind him. His first role was the lead in the feature film comedy "High Stakes", followed by a wide assortment... read full bio
Grammy Award-winning artist Melissa Manchester's smooth, sultry voice and compelling songwriting talent has entertained sold-out audiences across the country for four decades. Melissa Manchester's debut releases “Home To Myself” and “Bright Eyes” positioned her as a dynamic new talent, and Melissa Manchester launched the smash hit single ""Midnight Blue."" With Kenny Loggins, she co-wrote the radio classic ""Whenever I Call... read full bio
Taylor Hicks is one of the most beloved American Idol winners of all-time. Hicks’ material on the mega-hit show set him apart, with a unique take on Southern soul, R & B, country and blues. Millions of viewers tuned-in to crown Hicks as the Season 5 winner of American Idol. Hicks’ star continued to rise after he stepped off the... read full bio
Ace Young is a Grammy-nominated American singer/songwriter and actor. He came to national recognition upon appearing on the 5th season of popular reality talent show American Idol. After finishing 7th, he opened for Brian McKnight and New Edition and sang the national anthem at several Denver Nuggets games. His first published song, The Reason I Live, was featured on the... read full bio
Bill Medley is an American singer and songwriter, best known as one half of The Righteous Brothers singing duo. Bill's early influences include Roy Hamilton, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, And Bobby Bland. Bill Medley had his own group "The Paramours" in 1961 when he was introduced to Bobby Hatfield who had his own group "The Variations". After singing together one... read full bio
Dion DiMucci came out of the Bronx, rising to teen-idol status with his group The Belmonts. Striking out on his own, he had a string of Top 10 hits including ""The Wanderer"" and ""Runaround Sue."" In the turbulent era of the 1960s, he moved into a new phase with the folk-tinged hit single ""Abraham, Martin and John,"" a gentle, elegiac... read full bio
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, songwriter, and legendary guitarist Dave Mason has been making music since the age of 18 when he teamed up with fellow England native Steve Winwood to form the band Traffic. Since then he has penned dozens of hits, and has been linked with numerous other members of rock and roll elite, including Eric... read full bio
If you cant remember a time when Frankie Avalon wasnt a part of your life, you arent alone. Frankies years as a Teenage Idol have been succeeded by maturity and professionalism. He is currently one of the busiest nightclub performers in the country. His motion picture career has already spanned some thirty films. Frankie Avalon was a child prodigy who... read full bio
In a career spanning forty years, Marilyn McCoo - who has a four-octave range - has become one of the most successful female recording artists in American music. With super group The 5th Dimension, husband Billy Davis Jr., and as a soloist, McCoo has earned seven Gold albums, five Gold singles, six Grammy Awards, and a star on the Hollywood... read full bio
Brent established himself as one of Canada's favourite funnymen. In 2003, he teamed up with CTV to create the hugely popular sitcom CORNER GAS. The ratings for the show went through the roof, averaging over a million viewers per episode - with reruns of the show even drawing in a million plus each week." Brent's style, which he refers... read full bio
Pop music Diva, Broadway star, multiple Grammy Award-winning and worldwide multi-platinum selling recording artist, Sheena Easton has fourteen Top 40 Billboard hits including Modern Girl," "Morning Train," "For Your Eyes Only," "We've Got Tonight," "Telefone," "Strut," "Sugar Walls," and "The Lover In Me." After earning a Grammy as Best New Artist, Easton was tapped to sing the title theme of... read full bio
Julia Sweeney is an American actress and comedian who lives in Hollywood, California. She is best known for her roles on Saturday Night Live, especially as the androgynous character Pat." She is also well known for her critically acclaimed one-woman monologue, God Said, Ha! in which she addressed her experience of surviving cancer. A film version of the show was... read full bio
The Blind Boys of Alabama have been performing gospel together for decades. They have five Grammy Awards and several albums meant to spiritually uplift their audience. The Blind Boys have been an inspiration to the millions of people with disabilities around the country. They have stayed true to their roots of traditional gospel music, even with the gained popularity of... read full bio
Hal Linden is an American actor and musician. Hal began his career as a big band musician and singer then later transitioned to acting. Hal found success on Broadway, earning a Best Actor Tony Award in the musical The Rothschilds. He landed his best-known role as the title character in the television comedy series Barney Miller. The role earned him... read full bio
With his big voice, easy-going manner, and streamlined mainstream country-pop, Bryan White easily fit into the post-Garth Brooks climate of the mid-'90s. His first album, Bryan White, began a string of number one hits that ran into 1996: ""Someone Else's Star, ""Rebecca Lynn"", ""I'm Not Supposed To Love You Anymore"", ""From This Moment On"" (with Shania Twain), ""So Much For... read full bio
Former American Idol singer Bo Bice’s singing career has continued to be a major success. He was the runner up to Carrie Underwood in the fourth season of the hit competition television show. Before gaining fame from Idol, Bo tried his own hand at a professional singing career. He performed in numerous places including all over the United States, Ireland,... read full bio
Vertical Horizon is an American rock band from Washington, D.C., famous for the late '90s/early '00s hits ""You're a God"" and ""Everything You Want"". Their live performances exemplify what Vertical Horizon is all about. As a live (and a very “alive”) unit, they play off each other with an almost feverish dynamic energy, making musical wagers that only they can... read full bio
"Flutist JAMES GALWAY is internationally regarded as both a matchless interpreter of the classical repertoire and a consummate entertainer whose charismatic appeal crosses all musical boundaries. His unique sound, superb musicianship, and dazzling virtuosity have made him one of the most respected and sought-after performing artists of our time. Through his extensive tours, numerous best-selling RCA Victor Red Seal and... read full bio
Born in New York, Des went to Ireland in 1990 when he was in his mid-teens from Queens. He is now a huge celebrity in Ireland. His remarkable TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience, in which he worked several jobs in Ireland for minimum wage and resided there, brought him first notoriety. Combining this documentary material with stand-up, the... read full bio
