Tennessee native Ashley Monroe was influenced by classics like the Eagles and Lynyrd Skynyrd at a young age. When she was just eleven years old, she won a talent contest that fueled her show biz drive. After receiving her first guitar, Ashley started writing and gained a publishing deal that led to a contract with Columbia Records. Her first album,... read full bio
In 1990 Slaughter hit radio, MTV and the U.S. touring circuit like a tornado- coming seemingly out of nowhere to roll through everything in its path and turn it upside down. Touring the world with bands that they loved, Kiss, Ozzy, and others meant the good times were just a song away , and their first hit single, Up All... read full bio
The Expendables had a laid-back childhood in Santa Cruz, California, where they learned to surf, skate, party, and perform music. The Expendables have made a name for themselves in the California surf rock scene since 1997. The Expendables have been drawing attention for years by fusing reggae, punk rock, and guitar solos in the style of the 1980s. Meet the... read full bio
Over the past ten years, Wannabe has been electrifying crowds and blowing the roof off concert venues around North America. These formidable women have transformed Girl Power into the twenty-first century with their epic concerts that are larger than life. They have enormous personalities, singing voices capable of reaching the stratosphere, flawless choreography, outfit changes, English accents, and platform shoes. Wannabe... read full bio
The Osmond Brothers (Wayne, Merrill & Jay) are no strangers to the road, as The Osmonds are one of the most well-known entertainment families in the world. Following the breakout success of the Jackson 5, it was practically inevitable that a pre-existing quintet of brothers, who had already enjoyed almost a decade in the national spotlight, would follow them to... read full bio
Modern English are an English rock band best remembered for their songs I Melt With You, Hands Across The Sea, and Ink and Paper. Formed in Colchester, Essex, England by Robbie Grey (vocals), Gary McDowell (guitar, vocals), and Michael Conroy (bass, vocals), with Richard Brown (drums), and Stephen Walker (keyboards) added to the line-up of the band. Their second record,... read full bio
Sverre Breivik, the upcoming largest pop sensation in Norway, created Metteson as his artistic endeavor. Its main ideals are trust, freedom, beauty and involvement. The artist to see at by:larm, Oyafestivalen and Vinje Rock was taking a 360-degree approach to his profession by including various aspects of songwriting, dance and theater into his critically praised live presentation. Metteson creates music for the dancing—but only... read full bio
Quintino is a Dutch DJ and producer who has dedicated his life to dance music. With a lifelong passion for creating electrifying beats, Quintino has quickly become one of the leading forces in the global music scene today. Quintino's technique is undoubtedly amazing, and his ability to captivate crowds with his music is unmatched. He started his career playing at clubs... read full bio
Originated from Denton, Texas the American electronic band Neon Indian was formed by Alan Palomo. He is also very well known for his works with bands like GhostHustler and artist Vega. The bands debut album, Psychic Chasms was released. The website Pitchfork Media designated the album as Best New Music, and also ranked two track lists on their Top 100... read full bio
Amanda Palmer, singer-songwriter-blogger-provocateur, commands attention. She is known for pushing the boundaries, both in her art and her lifestyle. She caught the attention of international media when she raised nearly $1.2 million through Kickstarter from almost 25,000 fans who pre-ordered her new album, Theatre Is Evil. This album went on to emerge in the Billboard Top 10 and has been... read full bio
Ra Ra Riot is a combination of indie rock and chamber pop that took the world by storm at incredible speed. Within a year of formation they had opened for Bow Wow Wow and the Editors, toured the UK on their own twice, and supported Tokyo Police Club in their North American Tour. The speed at which they earned success... read full bio
Maria Bamford is an American stand-up comedian and actress who is best known for her jokes on depression and anxiety. After graduating from high school, Bamford studied at Bates College before transferring to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. While there, she became the first female member of the improv group The Improverts. After a year there, she went to... read full bio
Whether it's salsa, straightahead jazz, Latin jazz, or even elements of soul and blues, the mesmerizing array of sounds and colors from Poncho Sanchez's youth have telegraphed across the decades and continue to inform his creative sensibilities to this day. ""There's room for a lot of different sounds in our music,"" he says. ""I think people have come to know... read full bio
Pop Evil has developed their following the hard way. Leaving no stone unturned, no fan's question unanswered, and no road untraveled, the group pulled themselves up from their bootstraps and built themselves into a radio rock powerhouse that conjures the dirtiest hooks of the hard rocking 70's, the hair metal 80's and the grunge. Coming from Michigan, one of the... read full bio
Paul Mooney is one of the most dangerous and brilliant comic minds of our time. This is not a show for those considered easily offended. Paul Mooney was the head writer for Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx in addition to being the head writer on the hit TV show In Living Color", on which he created "Homie the Clown". ... read full bio
Me’shell Ndegeocello is a very talented singer-songwriter who began her musical journey on D.C.’s go-go circuit. Me’shell is a singer, rapper, bassist, and multi-instrumentalists. Her music combines the musical sounds from a wide variety of genres including, soul, funk, hip-hop, rock, reggae, and jazz. Me’shell began her solo career with Maverick Records. She performed solo, but played with just a... read full bio
Amerie Rogers, known professionally as Amerie, is an African-Korean American international R&B star. Amerie has released three albums. Her 2002 debut album “All I Have” was highly acclaimed by critics as was her 2nd album “Touch”. In 2005, Amerie burst back onto the music scene with her fourth single “1 Thing”, which was used as the theme song for the... read full bio
"New York-based DJ project, Hercules and Love Affair, was formed in 2008. The bands core member, Andrew Butler, has been involved in music since he was fifteen years old, and he got the idea for the project’s name from his love for Greek mythology. Hercules and Love Affair is especially unique in the way that while Butler always remains,... read full bio
Julie Fowlis is a talented singer and instrumentalist from Scotland. She is the BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2008 and in a few short years has taken the music scene by storm. She is somewhat of an enigma as she sings in a language only understood by around 60,000 people - which accounts for only approximately... read full bio
The American Soul & Rock & Roll Choir is a rousing, joyous show packed with wall-to-wall rock classics and soul hits including I Want To Know What Love Is. These songs all owe their inspiration to the cultural roots of gospel, soul and R&B music. The American Soul & Rock & Roll Choir is a powerful celebration of this musical... read full bio
