Marcus Miller's M2 Wins Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album M2, a new Marcus Miller recording from Cleveland-based Telarc International, has received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. One of the most critically acclaimed albums released in 2001, M2, was produced by Marcus Miller and featured performances by a roster of luminaries that included Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis,... read full bio
There is more to El Mato an un Policia Motorizado than just the well-known Argentine alternative band.They now serve as the global representatives of Latin American rock. From the moment you hear them for the first time, their songs have such an epic vibe. by using sincere and truthful lyrics and interpreting noisy-melodic rock (also known as post-punk or synth-pop)... read full bio
Multi-Grammy-nominated artist, PATRICE RUSHEN has definitely earned the respect awarded her by her peers in the music industry. Admired by many for her ground-breaking achievements, Rushen has amassed an impressive list of ""firsts"". She was the first woman in 43 years to serve as head composer/musical director for television's highest honor, the EMMY AWARDS, the first woman to serve as... read full bio
Arlo Guthrie is the son of famed folk artist Woody Guthrie. His music continues the legacy of his father with social conscience themes and songs that have become American staples, such as Alice's Restaurant" and "The City of New Orleans." With songs like "Alice's Restaurant", too long for radio airplay; "Coming into Los Angeles", banned from many radio stations but... read full bio
These teenage heartthrobs had the girls screaming for them on television, at the movies and, of course, at their record-breaking concerts and for their hit songs. The Teen Idols had a long string of Billboard Top 40 Solid Gold Hits between them. Peter Noone led Herman's Hermits through the British Invasion, selling over fifty million records with the hits I'm... read full bio
Stand-up comedian Gary Gulman rose to fame as a finalist on seasons 2 and 3 of the NBC show Last Comic Standing. The Boston College graduate sprinkles stories of past careers as a football player, gym teacher, and substitute teacher into his act; which centers on absurd observations about daily occurrences. Since Last Comic Standing, Gulman as performed on a... read full bio
Dubbed The Last Leading Man, Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a rich and varied career on Broadway, television and film, along with appearances in the great American concert halls. Brian Stokes Mitchell musical versatility has kept him in demand by some of the countrys finest conductors and orchestras. Brian Stokes Mitchell headlined the Carnegie Hall concert presentation of Rodgers and... read full bio
Wale’s rise to popularity began with his first recording, “Rhyme of the Century”, which was heard on local radio and was featured in The Source magazine in the “Unsigned Hype” column. After signing with local record label Studio 43, he released “Dig Dug (Shake It)”. It became one of the most requested songs by local artists in D.C. radio history.... read full bio
With their instantly familiar songs, The Guess Who, a musical powerhouse that has performed on stages for more than 40 years, captures the attention of audiences. This group of genuine musical superstars has created an enduring legacy in the entertainment industry, from the opening recognizable chord to the contagious chorus and timeless solos. Their resume includes a long list of... read full bio
Randy Bachman is a Canadian musician, guitarist, songwriter, and radio personality who was a founding member of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive. Over the years he’s also been apart of groups that include, Brave Belt, Union and Ironhorse. Bachman has also recorded several solo albums and has also been host of the weekly music show ‘Vinyl Tap’. Some of... read full bio
Denyce Graves rose to become one of the finest mezzo-sopranos in the world. Her reputation grew quickly, particularly on the strength of her exciting interpretations of the title roles in Georges Bizet's Carmen and Camille Saint-Sans' Samson et Dalila. Her star has only risen since then. The PBS special Denyce Graves. She also frequently appears on the children's program Sesame... read full bio
Pam Tills and Lorrie Morgan are both famous country singers in the United States. Both of the singers have had very successful solo careers and have won several awards for their music. Tills and Morgan joined forces to create an unstoppable duet, and are playing their music at concerts and special events. Their career highlights are numerous and varied. Combined,... read full bio
Jon Lovitz is best known for serving as a cast member of Saturday Night Live between 1985 to 1990, for which he was nominated twice for an Emmy Award, and for voicing Jay Sherman on The Critic. In fall of 2007, Jon Lovitz had the grand opening for his new comedy club, The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club at Aubergine, in... read full bio
Cheri Oteri is an American comic actress, best known for her roles as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2000. She has also appeared in several Hollywood movies including Scary Movie, Inspector Gadget, Liar Liar, Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd, Shrek the Third and Southland Tales. She starred in two TV pilots that did... read full bio
KRS-One is the most reliable and significant figure in hip-hop. It is impossible to talk about the history of hip hop without bringing up KRS-One. His status as Hip Hop's resident "Teacha" and as a live performer have both attained legendary status. The legendary pioneer Krist Parker, also known by his stage name KRS-One (Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone), has... read full bio
A singer-songwriter from Blackheath in South London, Jack Penate is the grandson of The Gormenghast Trilogy author and illustrator Mervyn Peake. He frequently appears in the "Estuary English" pack of UK musicians, a group that includes artists like Lily Allen, Jamie T, Kate Nash, Adele and others who sing without purposefully changing their spoken English accent. He and his friend Felix White formed the... read full bio
Nicole Frances Parker is a comic actress best known from her days as a popular cast member on FOX's sketch comedy show MADtv. She was the longest-serving female actress on the show, which is no longer in production. Parker performed in Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me comedy musical, alongside funnyman Martin Short. Parker concluded her run as Elphaba in the... read full bio
Paul McDonald has a voice that is instantly distinctive and hard to ignore. His music features lyrical story-driven storylines and incredibly catchy tunes, and he is frequently compared to legendary musicians like Bob Dylan and Rod Stewart. His gruff yet refined voice is reminiscent of a bygone era and begs to be heard right once. He accomplishes the uncommon trifecta... read full bio
Drew Ryder Smith is a professional songwriter and vocalist of country music, having won numerous awards. In addition to being the founder of The Before You Record Course, he is the proprietor of Gray Sound Recording LLC and a producer and senior mixing engineer at work. He was born and reared in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and Nashville, Tennessee,... read full bio
Rick Braun is a smooth jazz trumpet player and renowned vocalist. Rick has been playing trumpet since he was just a child. Rick got his start by playing in several bands including Avenue Blue, which was led by guitarist Jeff Golub. His richly melodic playing style has attracted a multitude of fans since the release of his first album, Intimate... read full bio
