Pokey LaFarge is a singer-songwriter who incorporates elements of early jazz, country blues and folk into his music. Following the release of his debut album Marmalade, he joined The Hackensaw Boys on tour. LaFarge’s sophomore release, Beat, Move & Shake, was released via Big Muddy Records. The first album with his band The South City Three, Riverboat Soul, was recorded... read full bio
Christopher Michael Taylor, known as Sohn, is a singer, songwriter, and record producer. Sohn was immediately recognized upon the release of EP The Wheel through Aesop. This song, along with Red Lines picked up critical acclaim after streaming online. Another release, Carry Me Home was used as part of soundtrack for the film Insurgent. Sohn has produced music for artist... read full bio
Battles is an experimental rock band comprised of three individuals. Ian Williams on guitar and keyboard, Dave Konopka on guitar and bass, and John Stanier on drums. The band compiles loops of experimental rock sounds, heavy rhythms, and dystopian noise. Their music has been featured in video games such as LittleBigPlanet, in commercials for companies like Audi, and on television... read full bio
Kool John is a rapper and producer who performs as a solo act but is also a member of the West Coast collective, HBK Gang. In high school, Kool John sold his original cassettes titled Club Mix. After receiving positive feedback on his work, Kool John started working as an MC with the rapper LoveRance. It was during this time... read full bio
German pianist and composer Hauschka, whose real name is Volker Bertelmann, is known for his incredible piano compositions. Early on in his musical career, Hauschka teamed up with his cousin to form the hip-hop duo they dubbed God’s Favorite Dog, and the duo’s most famous and popular tracks are entitled “Sway” and “Love and Pain.” They went on to perform... read full bio
Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies are a bluegrass country musical and variety group that has been performed at the Disneyland Resort as well as Knott’s Berry Farm. They have previously performed their unique show at Disneyland under the name Billy Hill and the Hillbillies and they performed for over 20 years and over 10,000 shows while there. Although the show... read full bio
Starsailor made their debut in 2001 when their song Fever made them the "greatest new band in Britain." James Walsh (vocals/guitar), James Stelfox (bass), and Ben Byrne (drums), all music majors at Wigan and Leigh Music College, created the group. Barry Westhead, a keyboardist, later joined and solidified their style. Initially, the band's second album was to be produced by Phil Spector.... read full bio
The renowned Second City comedy group is a shining example of adaptable showmanship, expertly and stylishly accommodating a variety of events. With a rich history that includes the creation of comedy greats like Bill Murray and Mike Myers, Second City continues to be dedicated to hand-selecting the best performers for their compelling shows. Each presentation is a meticulously crafted masterwork... read full bio
Valentin Brunel is an electronic music producer and DJ from France. He goes by the stage name, “Kungs”. Brunel’s interest in music began at a young age when his parents gifted him a djembe. He grew up listening to rock n’ roll classics with his father; this is something that has greatly influenced his music. During his teenage years, Brunel... read full bio
O.T. Genasis is a hip-hop artist from Long Beach, California. O.T. Genasis was influenced by his notorious surroundings; crime was prevalent in his neighborhood, and O.T. Genasis was swallowed by the lifestyle. After experiencing some family troubles and having to hustle to compensate, O.T. Genasis decided it was time to pursue his dream of making music. Inspired by legends like... read full bio
Steve Gatlin recalls how he and his brothers sang together in church and anywhere and anytime somebody would listen to us." Tammy Wynette made an appearance with younger brother Rudy and sister LaDonna in Lubbock and asked Steve to sing with them. Not long after that, Steve was packing and moving to Nashville to work for Tammy. Once he was... read full bio
Finis Henderson was born in Chicago to a family of entertainers. His father was a song and dance man and Vice-President of Sammy Davis Jr. Enterprises and Sammy Davis was Finis Godfather. Finis uncle Bill Henderson is a Grammy nominated jazz singer and character actor in dozens of movies and television shows. In the 1980s Finis moved to... read full bio
Montell Jordan is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and pastor who is best known for his hit 90’s single “This Is How We Do It”, which peaked at number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts as well as on the US R&B charts. The single also reached US certified Platinum. Over the course of his career, Jordan released... read full bio
Wayne Hoffman is an American mentalist and illusionist from Reading, Pennsylvania. Over the years he has appeared on several television series such as “America’s Got Talent”, “Today Show”, “The Ellen Degeneres Show”, “Penn & Teller: Fool Us”, “Phenomenon”, “Excused”, “HARRY”, “Unbelievable”, and on outlets such as, CNN, National Geographic, FOX, TLC, NBC, ABC, CBS, and many more. Growing up, Hoffman... read full bio
Clayton English is an actor, writer and stand-up comedian who is originally from Atlanta. After taking first place in NBC's "Last Comic Standing" competition, he gained widespread recognition and has since performed as the main attraction at clubs, universities and festivals all across the nation. In addition, Clayton has performed alongside legendary comedians Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr. In addition, the Montreal... read full bio
The Black Lips have earned a reputation in the music industry for their shocking stage antics during their live performances. The band first appeared on television in the United States on the show 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien,' and in the United Kingdom, they made their debut on the show 'The Wall.' They have been profiled in Rolling Stone, Spin,... read full bio
Will Wiesenfeld, known by his stage name Baths, is an indie electronic music producer and singer. As a classically trained musician, Wiesenfeld ended up experimenting with different types of music, eventually creating his own ambient, alternative style. He has released several albums and received mention on Pitchfork Medias Album of the Year: Honorable Mention list. Much of Wiesenfelds music is... read full bio
Dotan is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. Dotans initial album, 7 Layers, reached number 2 on the Dutch Top 100 Charts. Soon, it was featured on the Dutch iTunes Top 100. His fame led his music to appear in a multitude of different television shows, including The 100, Pretty Little Liars, and The Originals. Dotans single, Shadow Wind, was chosen... read full bio
Jimmy Webb has received critical acclaim through more than forty years of success: a member of the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, his work defines an iconic figure in the music world. Webb has received Grammy awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration, all of which set him apart from... read full bio
Higher Brothers is a rap group from China comprised of four members, Psy.P, Melo, MASIWEI, and Dzknow, who have scrounged to listen to rap music all their lives; they now provide their own twist on hip hop via their own music. They grew a substantial underground following with their music, and a couple of their best-known tracks are “BDKMD” and... read full bio
