Comprised of seasoned professionals with decades of dedication to their music, Blackhawk became one of the most successful new country groups of the mid-'90s, scoring a string of Top Ten Hits from their first two albums. Led by singer Henry Paul on acoustic guitar / mandolin, Blackhawk has earned the reputation for one of the best live performances to be... read full bio
Xavier Cugat's name is synonymous with Latin-American music; he is one of the best-known musicians in this genre of music. The reason is simple: Cugat, always a superb showman, succeeded in presenting the music of South America to the American public in a most captivating manner, never losing it's authentic threads in the quilt he wove of musical colors and... read full bio
Dave Coulier is best known as the goofy and lovable Joey Gladstone on the series Full House. Aside from Full House, the stand-up comedian has done extensive voice acting work for shows like Extreme Ghostbusters, The Real Ghostbusters, Slimer! And the Real Ghostbusters, Scooby and Scrappy-Doo, The Jetsons, and Robot Chicken. He is the founder of the childrens entertainment company... read full bio
Lizz Wright‘s first two releases established her as one of the jazz world’s most celebrated rising stars, both an accomplished songwriter and a versatile, deeply expressive singer. On her third album The Orchard, the New York-based artist took a substantial leap forward, transcending genre distinctions to deliver a vibrant, intensely creative milestone. The Orchard reflects Wright’s lifelong musical journey. The... read full bio
Robben Ford is famous for his melodic, soulful and expressive style. Ford is one of the premiere electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. He is rooted in the blues but sometimes reaches into jazz for a few ideas. Ford is without a doubt... read full bio
Mo began her improv and sketch career with Dudley Riggs BNW in Minneapolis, where she was born and raised. After relocating to Los Angeles, she got a job at Mad TV and gave birth to a number of iconic characters, including Lorraine, Stuart's mother, Trina, and many others. Since then, she has increased her credit count with popular television programs... read full bio
Duke Ellington was eulogized as the supreme jazz talent of the past fifty years" by critic Alistair Cooke in a 1983 issue of Esquire. A prolific composer, Ellington created over two thousand pieces of music, including the standard songs "Take the A-Train" and "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" and the longer works Black, Brown,... read full bio
Who are the great songwriters in America today Not the most popular. Not the richest. Simply the greats. Ask any student of the form, and Janis Ian will be counted among them. The writer of “Jesse,” a song recorded by so many others that few remember Ian wrote it; “Stars,” possibly the best song ever written about the life of... read full bio
The Dandy Warhols were founded by singer-guitarist Courtney Taylor-Taylor and guitarist Peter Holmström, with keyboardist Zia McCabe and drummer Eric Hedford later joining. Hedford left and was replaced by Taylor-Taylor's cousin Brent DeBoer. The band's name is a pun on the name of American pop artist Andy Warhol. The band gained popularity after they were signed to Capitol Records and... read full bio
Michael Ian Black is a multi-media talent who’s starred in several films and TV series, written and/or directed two films, is a published author and commentator, and regularly tours the country performing his ribald brand of humorous jokes and observations. He’s currently starring on “The Gaffigan Show,” which recently debuted on TV Land. This summer, he’ll reprise one of his... read full bio
Along with attracting fans as a member of Canada's famed sketch comedy troupe the Kids in the Hall and his stint on HBO's The Larry Sanders Show, Scott Thompson has made his comic presence felt in the movies. Raised in Ontario, Thompson headed to York University to study drama. He was asked to leave due to his ""disruptive presence,"" so... 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
If you're searching for someone who understands the meaning of the word "no," keep trying because Maronzio Vance refuses to accept the word even exists, according to anybody who knows him. For as long as he can remember, Vance has been making people laugh. This humorous, sardonic, observation-telling North Carolina native refuses to accept the notion that he is from the... read full bio
Born and raised in Maypearl, Texas, Bart Crow grew up passionately in love with music. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the US Army for a three-year active duty tour. Crow found himself with a lot of down time during his peace time military stay, which led him to hours of self taught guitar lessons and pages of a... read full bio
Jason Boland & the Stragglers are from Oklahoma, but their sound fits right in with their neighbors to the south in Texas. There is a touch of Lone Star country balladry and Texas Swing, along with a pinch of Robert Earl Keen in these songs that typically address topics like drinking, the devil and the ladies. Jason Boland and The... read full bio
While starting out performing for local audiences in Texas, Steve Holy was widely praised for his pleasing vocal blend of country, 50s-style rock and roll, and modern pop. His loyal flock of fans knew it was only a matter of time before the young singer would spread his wings to the national stage. Steve Holy has been wowing regional audiences... read full bio
Witness the amazing art of Shapeology as professional shapeologists create silhouette shadow shapes cast on an expansive white screen. Modern dance and artistic movement are the glue of this entrancing performance laced with interesting shadows, forms, props and your own unique story. Created just for your event, our choreographers, creative and technical directors will produce a customized performance where dance,... read full bio
The Canadian jazz-pop singer Nikki Yanofsky is widely known for her singing voice of the CTV theme song I Believe for the Winter Olympic Games. She started her singing career at the age of 12 by performing at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. She was the youngest ever person to headline at the festival. She made her Canadian Orchestra debut... read full bio
Originally formed in 2006 as the Hard Hitters, the trio officially switched to the enigmatic moniker Travis Porter in 2008. MCs Ali (Lakeem Mattox), Quez (Donquez Woods), and Strap (Harold Duncan) grew up together in Decatur, GA, and got together with the hope of taking over the rap world from the underground up. Signed to Jive Records in 2010, the... read full bio
There was a time when James Brown wore the mantle of “the hardest working man in show biz.” Well, now that the Godfather of Soul is no longer with us he’s apparently handed over his title to the multitalented singer, songwriter, actor and entertainer Sebastian Bach.While Bach may be best-known for selling some 20-million albums with his former band Skid... read full bio
