Cultural traditions typically change slowly, over the long arc of history. But occasionally a folk cultural innovation emerges that is startlingly fresh in its outward manifestation, although it remains deeply—even reverently—traditional at its core. You may have never heard of “kosher gospel” music before, but the inspirational performances of Joshua Nelson, the creator of this style, will surely call out... read full bio
Pete Escovedo toured internationally with the legendary guitarist, Carlos Santana, for five years and performed on three Santana albums: Moonflower, Oneness and Inner Secrets. Mr. Escovedo left Santana to follow in the musical footsteps of his mentor, the late Great Tito Puente, who influenced his music and decision to form his own orchestra consisting of a five-person horn... read full bio
Yvonne Elliman is a Hawaiian-American singer. Yvonne is known for her #1 disco hit, If I Can’t Have You, in addition to the time she spent as Mary Magdalene on the first cast of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. She went on to play the role on Broadway and reprised her role in the film adaptation for which she... read full bio
Lou Christie's chart topping, multi-million selling career as a songwriter, recording artist, and performer started in a two-track studio in Glenwillard Pennsylvania, his rural hometown near Pittsburgh. Lou's first million selling song, THE GYPSY CRIED, transformed a local choirboy, Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco, into LOU CHRISTIE - national teen idol, while still a teenager himself. Over the decade Lou followed... read full bio
After venturing into a solo career, Nadia Ali became a very well-known vocalist in electronic dance music. She then released her debut album Embers. Many admired her unique songwriting, which incorporated with the electronica ballads, Middle Eastern and acoustic music. Three of her singles form the Embers album reached top-ten on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart, including the No.1... read full bio
The Shirelles were the first all girl group of the Rock and Roll Era to score a number one record! Few performers can truly be called trendsetters. Fewer still can sustain a high-visibility presence in the pop culture consciousness for over 50 years. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, The Shirelles have done these things and more. They have... read full bio
Mentored by Pharrell Williams and Wyclef Jean, supporting act to O.A.R., Matisyahu, T-Pain and Gym Class Heroes, and proud owner of over 60 million YouTube views, Cris Cab doesn’t take much time off. Cab's musical promise is framed by the sponge-like enthusiasm with which he approaches recording, the texture of his voice echoing through concert halls and headsets, and his... read full bio
Soft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s. They consist of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo is most widely known for their 1981 worldwide hit version of Tainted Love" and platinum debut Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. In the UK, they had ten Top 40 hits, including "Bedsitter" (#4), "Say Hello,... read full bio
The Ink Spots have been called living legends of American music; one of the most influential vocal groups of all time and the most imitated entertainers in show business. The Ink Spots 'story spans six decades, more than 80 chair hits and performances throughout the world. While numerous personnel changes have taken place within the group in its 60 +... read full bio
Howard Hewett is an American R&B/ gospel singer, most well remembered as the lead vocalist of the R&B group Shalamar. The trio is best known for songs such as ""Second Time Around"", ""A Night to Remember"", ""Dancing in the Sheets"" and the ballad ""This Is For The Lover In You"". Hewett went on to pursue a solo career, signing with... read full bio
You know him as a key member of IMX (formerly Immature), as one of the stars of the hit television series Sister, Sister and for his credits on albums by hit-makers such as B2K and Destiny's Child. With the release of his first T.U.G./A&M/Interscope Records solo album, Marques ""Batman"" Houston stepped out to showcase the full range of his skills... read full bio
Otis Day is a fictional character made famous by the movie National Lampoon – Animal House played by DeWayne Jessie. He was part of Universal Studios' stable of character actors when he was offered the role of Otis Day, the roadhouse rhythm -and - blues singer in National Lampoon’s Animal House. The movie was National Lampoon’s funny tribute to college... read full bio
This singer from Dallas, whose name means "most beautiful," has a voice, a flair, and a remarkable capacity for musical storytelling. Influenced by gospel, country, and eventually soul, funk, and jazz music, she started her professional career backing Erykah Badu. She made three critically acclaimed solo albums (Little Lost Girls Blues, Tunin' Up & CoSignin', and A Weird Kinda Wonderful) while... read full bio
Slick Rick is a Grammy-nominated British rapper with four albums under his belt. He has also been known as MC Ricky D and Rick the Ruler. Rick began his career with a series of acclaimed recordings such as ""La Di Da Di"" and ""Children's Story."" Rick is known for the innovative use of narrative in his raps and has been... read full bio
Moonshine Bandits' blue collar work ethic has built them a solid fan base known as “Shiner Nation” on their own, without the aid of the mainstream music industry and by doing things on their own terms. Moonshine Bandits have been seen performing with outlaw country music stars like David Allan Coe and Uncle Kracker, as well as hip-hop acts like... read full bio
Vocalist Phil Mogg formed the British metal rock band U F O, named after a popular London club. Their first albums found great success in Japan, France and Germany. American audiences discovered U F O and their smash hit release Lights Out" launched their U.S. concert and AOR career! Today Mogg and keyboardist Paul Raymond record and tour with the... read full bio
The Trans-Canada Highwaymen is a Canadian pop rock group that consists of members Moe Berg, Chris Murphy, Craig Northey, and Steven Page. Each member of the group has previously been in other popular Canadian bands such as Sloan, Odds, Pursuit of Happiness, and Barenaked Ladies, and together they have formed a new group that perform each other’s hit songs and... read full bio
Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson are the creators, producers, writers, and stars of the record-breaking Off Broadway and national smash hit show, JEWTOPIA. Now they take their hilarious theatrical antics and fame onto the speaking circuit! The WORLD OF JEWTOPIA is Bryan and Sams brand new multimedia extravaganza - a 90 minute one act show starring Bryan and Sam that... read full bio
From the small screen to the live stage - it's part of the musical family you grew up with - from the Lawrence Welk Show - it's 4 Wunnerful Women. 4 Wunnerful Women is a variety show featuring the talented women from this legendary television program. Live, onstage are four of the original stars of the Welk phenomenon - four... read full bio
Tony-award winning American singer and actress Nikki M. James began her Broadway debut in the musical The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and played Ottie in the production House of Flowers. She was nominated for a Rising Star Award at Paper Mill Playhouse for her performance as Dolly Levi in high school. She later attended the Tisch School of the Arts... read full bio
