The "do-everything" forward from Indiana played in the WNBA for 16 seasons before retiring from what would become a career that would go down in history. Her work off the court has had a greater influence than her MVP career on the court, as seen by her selection as the first-ever ESPN Humanitarian Award recipient and the 14 years of... read full bio
Like a big ol' 18-wheeler barreling down across the border, The Road Hammers are an unstoppable musical force, bound and determined to deliver a trailer load of the toughest, coolest, real-est country music to come down that southbound pike in a long, long time. Conceived as a side project by Canadian country star Jason McCoy and forged under the unforgiving... read full bio
Going back to Doug Sahms pioneering work with the Sir Douglas Quintet in the 1960s and later with Texas Tornados, Tejano music has cut a sly but constant presence in country music. (Think Freddy Fender's hit version of Before the Next Teardrop Falls.") As the Last Bandoleros, a quartet of young guns from Texas and New York, Jerry Fuentes, brothers... read full bio
Lo Moon is a soulful LA-based electronic trio, who has performances at events including Governor’s Ball New York and Lollapalooza under their belts, with many more to come. Their debut single, a lengthy anthem titled “Loveless”, was named by NPR among their “10 New Songs on Repeat”. Lo Moon has landed opening slots with artists like MUNA and The Temper... read full bio
The Rippingtons are an American contemporary jazz group mainly relating to the genres smooth jazz, jazz fusion, jazz pop, and crossover jazz. Formed in 1986 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman, their career has spanned four decades. With a revolving door of musicians, Freeman has been the only consistent member. In recent years, The Rippingtons' fan base has increased... read full bio
Cherub is the captivating dance offspring of 80s funk and cutting-edge pop music. They are an exciting and avant-garde electro-pop combo. Cherub, a group made up of the gifted Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber, is motivated by a love for creating authentic, creative music and a dynamic live show that makes an impact on audiences everywhere. Their goal is to... read full bio
The members of the New York City band Oberhofer include band founder Brad Oberhofer, who plays guitar, synth, and vocals; Dylan Trevelen, who plays bass; Ben Roth, who plays guitar; and Zoe Brecher, who plays drums. All of the band's music is written by Brad Oberhofer, who is also the band's founder and for whom the band is named. It... read full bio
Blonde Redhead is an alternative rock band from NYC, who has released nine albums and toured across the world. Their four latest releases, Misery Is a Butterfly, 23, Penny Sparkle, and Barragan, all appeared on the US Billboard 200. Blonde Redhead composed and recorded the score for the documentary The Dungeon Masters, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.... read full bio
The gifted singer-songwriter William Clark Green has won the hearts of listeners all throughout the nation with his music. Green has established himself as one of the most intriguing voices in contemporary country music with four albums to his credit, including Dangerous Man and Misunderstood, all of which he self-published, and Rose Queen and Ringling Road, both of which were... read full bio
"As the founder and CEO of Operation Underground Railroad, an organization dedicated to liberating children who have been kidnapped, trafficked, or exploited, Tim Ballard is deeply passionate about human rights and keeping children safe across the globe. Ballard worked for 12 years as a special agent and undercover operator for the Department of Homeland Security. During his career, he went... read full bio
Based out of Boston, popular ‘90s band Letters to Cleo is most well remembered for their song “Here & Now”, which was featured on the Melrose Place soundtrack. They initially made waves with their SXSW performance, subsequently signing with Giant Records. Letters to Cleo recorded numerous other tracks for film and television, including a cover of The Cars’ “Dangerous Type”... read full bio
Husband and wife, Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore, make up the indie pop duo Tennis. They’ve released four albums: Cape Dory, Young & Old, Ritual in Repeat, and Yours Conditionally. Tennis performed their song “Origins” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, “It All Feels the Same” on Late Night with David Letterman, and both “My Better Self” and “High... read full bio
Gabriel Garzon-Montano’s music career is taking off. Since uploading the tracks that would become Bishoune: Alma del Hulla onto SoundCloud, Gabriel has been unstoppable. Mayer Hawthorne came across the EP at a record store, and his management subsequently got in touch with Gabriel. He went on to tour as the opening artist for Lenny Kravitz, who’s the father of Gabriel’s... read full bio
Famous French-American rapper Abbas Hamad, better known by his stage name Bas, was born in Paris, France, and reared in the energetic borough of Queens, New York. He became a crucial artist signed to J. Cole's esteemed Dreamville Records in collaboration with Interscope Records, which significantly molded his famous career. With the release of his first mixtape, "Quarter Water Raised Vol.... read full bio
Mr. Big is an American rock band made up of Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan, and Pat Torpey. Their fame came in the 1990s with hits like ""To Be With You"" and ""Just Take My Heart"". In 2014 they released their 8th studio album titled Stories We Could Tell in preparation for their upcoming tour.... read full bio
Deap Vally is the rock-centered musical duo of Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards. Both members of Deap Vally have a background in music, having played in other bands prior, but they happened to met in a crochet class in L.A. They started creating music together and were signed with Ark Recordings; they released their first single entitled “Gonna Make My... read full bio
The Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience through recreating classic albums in a live performance setting, while providing patrons an unparalleled audio/visual experience. A selected album is performed in its entirety by a group of handpicked musicians specifically selected for each album, with no sonic detail being overlooked—the musicians do whatever it takes to musically reproduce the album... read full bio
Robin Lord Taylor has been on both sides of the camera as a film and television actor and director. Some of his most well known work is in the movies Accepted, Would You Rather, and Another Earth. He also stars as Oswald Cobblepot in the TV drama series entitled Gotham. Originally from Shueyville, Iowa, Robin earned his Bachelor of Science... read full bio
Todd Stashwick is a writer and author with loads of experience, having worked on a massive number of films and television shows. He is especially known for his work on the show 12 Monkeys. Born in Chicago, Stashwick attended Illinois State University and after graduating, he landed some small gigs at local improvisational theaters. The Second City quickly hired Todd... read full bio
As an actor, dancer, and voice actor, Dante Basco certainly proves himself to be a versatile performer. Born and rasied in California, Dante’s career started off strong. Early on he was part of the breakdancing crew called Streat Freaks. Once he started to dabble in acting, he landed a few small television roles. His first more notable performance was as... read full bio
