Rev. W.R. ""Smokie"" Norful, Jr. is an American gospel singer and pianist, best known for his 2002 album, I Need You Now and his 2004 release, Nothing Without You, which won a Grammy at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 2004. Norful received his second Grammy in 2015 at the 57th Annual Grammy awards... read full bio
Nataly Kogan is author of the book “Happier Now: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Everyday Moments (Even the Difficult Ones)” and Co-founder and CEO of Happier, Inc., and a Board Advisor of Nurturing Minds in Africa. Prior to her current roles Kogan has been Vice President of Where, Inc., a Senior Program Manager for Microsoft Labs, and a... read full bio
"The band's name was inspired by the legendary City of New Orleans as Orleans perfected its recipe of eclectic material, including R&B seasoned with Cajun and second line roots; Alan Toussaint, Neville Brothers and Meters tunes were among the mix. The quartet's music evolved and refined in a more mainstream direction as they developed their unique rock/pop sound. After signing... read full bio
Before Hot Chelle Rae “fueled up the Jeep with bubbly elasti-funk and breezy hip-hop swagger” (as Entertainment Weekly put it) with their brand new single “I Like It Like That,” the Nashville-based quartet scored a bonafide breakthrough smash hit with “Tonight Tonight.” Declared “one of the catchiest pop-rock anthems of the summer” by USA Today, “Tonight Tonight” crashed into the... read full bio
Singer/songwriter Trent Tomlinson is one of those rare performers whose music is as straight-ahead and unpretentious as he is. While a junior year in high school, Tomlinson reached the finals of You Can Be a Star, a television talent show on The Nashville Network in which Trent placed second. Tomlinson's debut single, ""Drunker Than Me"", was released and followed by... read full bio
Ricochet is recognized not only for their exceptional musicianship but also for their potent six-part vocal harmonies. Ricochet is one of the few groups in the country music industry that is completely self-contained. Because of this, the band does not require any assistance from equipment tricks or more musicians in order to put on what many people consider to be... read full bio
Electronic DJ, Tigerlily, is a hit in Australia. She is one of Australia’s elite electronic dance music performers, having been voted one of the Top 5 Female DJs for three consecutive years. Tigerlily has a mainstay at Stereosonic Australia and has also taken her act on tour across the world, performing at festivals and clubs in Europe and North America.... read full bio
"For over 30 years, Laurent Garnier has been a pioneer in the DJ scene. With years of experience under his belt, Garnier’s DJ-ing reaches audiences far and wide. Performing French dance music, Garnier transforms clubs, festivals, raves, and more. He displays aptitude in playing a wide genre of music- from old sounds to new- his musical history is rich. Garnier... read full bio
Legend is not a title John McDermott would readily embrace, but his accomplishments have become legendary in recording industry lore. He calls Toronto and Boston home, but he has also found a home as an international recording star and household name known as much for his successful musical career as for his commitment to veterans causes. He is a... read full bio
Rita Coolidge, an eternal star in the galaxy of Rock and Roll, has proven herself and enduring talent blessed with radiant Native American beauty and what has been described as the sexiest voice in the world." Rita Coolidge, a two time Grammy winner, launched her singing career with Delaney & Bonnie and Friends and went on to share the stage... read full bio
Jan Stenerud is a Norwegian-American former professional football placekicker who played in the NFL. Stenerud was born in Fetsund, Norway, and he moved to the United States as a college student on a ski jumping scholarship at Montana State University. During his time studying at Montana State, Stenerud picked up football where he was later named an All-American by The... read full bio
Jim Morris brings the West Wing to comedic life like no other political satirist. Recreating Washington D.C. and the Beltway, Jim caricatures our nation's leaders utilizing his uncanny ability to vocally and physically impersonate the newsmakers with flair, wit and intelligence, creating a hilarious living political cartoon. The New Yorker Magazine hailed Jim Morris as the country's leading political... read full bio
Over four decades the contributions of John Sebastian have become a permanent part of our American musical fabric. His group The Lovin' Spoonful played a major role in the mid-'60s rock revolution. The Lovin' Spoonful did like nobody before or since, putting their first seven singles into the Top 10. You know the songs by heart: Do You Believe In... read full bio
Grammy Award-winning composer and musician Chip Davis is one of the most successful innovators and entrepreneurs in music today. More than 25 years ago, he transformed popular instrumental music by introducing what has become known as the New Age music genre. By mixing pop music with classical and rock styles, he has given new life to country music and rejuvenated... read full bio
Quartetto Gelato cannot be summed up in a few words. But if Quartetto Gelato were they would be labeled a virtuosic showpiece, romantic tenors, and gypsy like talent. Quartetto Gelato performances is where music finds itself meeting theatre and everyone in the audience is sure to be taken on an unforgettable musical journey. For over a decade, this dazzling... read full bio
Bill Cubit is an American football coach and former football player who has most recently been the assistant head coach and running back coach for the University of Delaware. Cubit was born in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, and he began his career playing football, basketball, and baseball in high school. He went on to accept a scholarship from the University of... read full bio
Fred Hersch, pianist and composers career is spanning over twenty years, he is among the foremost artists in the world of jazz today. The New Yorker as a master who plays it his way has described him. Hersch has released seventeen albums, two of which were nominated for Grammy awards for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance. Hersch is taking his place... read full bio
Elizabeth Cook is a country music singer who made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry. She released her debut record, The Blue Album, independently, and made her major label debut with Hey Y'All. Elizabeth then released This Side Of The Moon and Balls, both to great critical and commercial success. Her next album, Welder, was featured on NPR and... read full bio
Pia Toscano made a name for herself as a vocalist with a rich, emotionally transparent voice, clearly influenced by the likes of Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, & Etta James. Performing since the age of four, Toscano was widely considered one of American Idols Season 10 frontrunners thanks to her powerhouse vocal ability and undeniable beauty. Her elimination was... read full bio
Sandra Bernhard began her career at L.A.s famed Comedy Store and has since written and starred in numerous one-woman shows, acted in movies and on television, recorded albums and authored books. Her first one-woman show, the groundbreaking Without You Im Nothing, ran for 6 months off-Broadway and served as inspiration for the film and Grammy-nominated album of the same name.... read full bio
