Andrew Loog Oldham discovered the British lyricist Vashti Bunyan. She recorded a song for Decca called "Some Things Just Stick In Your Mind" (written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards), which was mostly unnoticed in its time. Her subsequent recordings of her own songs went unnoticed in a similar way. The pair's buddy Donovan was planning to start an artists' colony... read full bio
JT Taylor is best known as the former lead singer of the R&B/Funk band, Kool & The Gang. He joined the group in 1978 and became the band's lead singer in 1979. That year, Kool & The Gang released the platinum-selling album, Ladies' Night, solidifying Taylor's status as the front-man for years to come. Taylor's creamy voice gave the album... read full bio
Many musicians can lay claim to a brilliant tune, a remarkable riff or a memorable album. But few can say theyve attained all of that and changed the course of popular music in the process. Stanley Clarke is one of those people. The legendary bassist is widely recognized for making the world acknowledge the electric bass as a versatile and... read full bio
Barrage is a violin-based, modern world beat ensemble headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are known most notably for their innovative blend of unique and varied violin music with high-energy physical choreography during their performances. The group's live shows have toured in 27 countries, and their filmed concert specials have been featured on television networks around the world. Barrage plays... read full bio
Growing up in the Bronx, Elon Gold emerged into a naturally gifted stand-up comic, sketch performer, actor, and writer. Having discovered at a very young age that he had an uncanny ability to do impressions, Gold went from mimicking his teachers to mastering truly unique voices like Charles Grodin and Howard Stern. Gold's impression-infused routine led to his first television... read full bio
The Newsboys are a Christian pop/rock band from Australia, considered one of the most popular bands in the Christian music industry. They currently consist of members Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, Jeff Frankenstein, and Michael Tait. Long before a separate culture was established to house the bands which would follow in their wake, the Newsboys began with a singular motivation. They... read full bio
Country music singer Casey Donahew grew up in Burleson, Texas, and started songwriting in high school, but it wasn't until he attended Texas A&M that he started playing guitar for the first time. Donahew began building a dedicated fan base among younger crowds. He gained notoriety online and through Texas radio airwaves, reaching the Top 30 on Billboard's Top... read full bio
Wade Bowen is a country/Red Dirt singer from Waco, Texas. Wade began his music career in a band called West 84 alongside his friend Matt Miller. Wade released his first solo album, Try Not To Listen, which became a huge regional success in Texas. With his single “God Bless This Town”, he reached No.1 on the bellwether Texas Music Chart.... read full bio
Yelawolf originally came to public recognition in 2005 when he joined Missy Elliott on the reality series The Road to Stardom. He took matters into his own hands and published his debut independent album, Creek Water, after getting booted off the show. He also released his debut mixtape, Pissn' in a Barrel of Beez, the same year, showing his gritty... read full bio
Bonnie Tyler is a Welsh singer, most notable for having several hits in the 1970s and 80s, including Lost in France", "It's a Heartache", "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out For A Hero." With a distinctively husky voice due to damaged vocal cords, Tyler is a three-time Grammy Award nominee, three-time Brit Award nominee, and three-time Goldene Europa... read full bio
Blending a classical Commedia dell' Arte with hundreds of years legacy of European circus and modern cirque style entertainment, BALAGAN (Russian for Marketplace circus) combines unique music, choreography, athleticism and comedy. With every move, look and sound, BALAGAN creates the form of theatrical circus that is so demanding and popular in today's entertainment market. BALAGAN'S troupe of performers consists of... read full bio
Cirque Ingenieux is one of the first shows to redefine the artistry and magic of the French style of cirque by blending it with the rich history of traditional theatre. Still airing on PBS as a television special, Cirque Ingenieux is a whimsical flight of fancy into an inquisitive young girls imagination. Golden Globe winner Kitaro conjured a musical score... read full bio
The contortionists, the clowns, the acrobats, the tightrope-walkers, the people whose every gesture is so exotic and dramatic you think they must be from another world. Taganai is a cirque-style extravaganza created by Misha Matorins Dreamcast Entertainment company. His work covers a lot of territory, but Matorin summed up Taganai as theatrical circus. To a large extent, it draws on... read full bio
Without question, Pink Floyd remains one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Their record-breaking status is legendary. Now, get ready for THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE! Complete with a dazzling new light show... full screen HD Video... full quadraphonic sound... six brilliant musicians... ... read full bio
Bluesy southern rock and dirty beats collide: Meet ZZ Ward, a singer/songwriter whose artistry spins on a luminous axis of voice and soul. Raised in Roseburg, Oregon where her father wrote songs and played harmonica in blues bands, it was old school masters like Big Mama Thornton and Muddy Waters from her parent’s vinyl collection that first intrigued Z. Her... read full bio
Elvira's alter ego, Cassandra Peterson, was born in Manhattan, Kansas and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Cassandra remembers being mesmerized by actress Ann-Margret. Just days after graduating from high school, Cassandra fled to Vegas where, at the age of 17, she became the youngest showgirl in Las Vegas history. Cassandra's desire to emulate Ann-Margret led to an evening with the... read full bio
Bob Marley is an American stand-up comedian and actor from Portland, Maine. His best known acting role includes playing Greenly in the films The Boondock Saints and The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. As a comedian, television series that Marley has been in include, MADtv, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, USO Comedy Tour, Premium Blend, The Late Late... read full bio
Joshua Radin is an American singer-songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio. He is best known for the release of his second album, “Simple Times”, which peaked at number 2 on the US Indie charts and brought out the single, “I’d Rather Be with You”. During the span of his career, Radin has released seven studio albums and several EPs. Radin started pursuing... read full bio
Chiddy Bang is Philly based duo Chiddy (emcee) and Xaphoon Jones (DJ/producer) who combine elements of indie and electronica with hip hop. Chiddy Bang prefers to think of themselves as kings of the basement party jam. Chiddy grew up in the dangerous streets of Newark, NJ, but thats where the stereotypical rapper story ends. After high school his family relocated... read full bio
Rav & Dee, a successful DJ and production team, make up Panjabi Hit Squad. Since their founding, the duo—who are credited with creating and popularizing the now-famous Desi Beats sound—have been at the forefront of the Asian music scene. Dance floors around the globe have been energized by Panjabi Hit Squad's highly sought-after DJ sets at some of the most talked-about... read full bio
