Soulive is a funk and jazz trio that was formed in Woodstock, New York. Drummer Alan Evans and his brother Neal, who plays the organ, invited Eric Krasno to play guitar for them. They have a modern style, played with retro instruments. The band toured for three years before they released their debut, Break Out, through Concord Music Group.... read full bio
The Rides are an American blues supergroup, featuring CSNY and Buffalo Springfield guitarist Stephen Stills, guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd and session musician Barry Goldberg. The group formed four years ago, following a performance by the trio at a benefit led by Stills. Stills called the band “the blues band of my dreams”. The Rides toured in support of their first... read full bio
Alternative punk music is performed by the band known as Catfish and the Bottlemen, who are based in the United Kingdom. The band got its start playing in parking lots after the concerts of other musicians, but they finally broke through when they were featured on BBC Radio 6 Music. The band's name became widely known as a result of... read full bio
The Cincinnati Pops are part of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and is considered one of the world’s most admired ensembles. Founded in 1977, the Pops tour national and internationally, performing in cities such as Beijing, Washington D.C., and more. The Pops present world-class music to listeners of all ages, drawing in diverse audiences. Many guest artists have performed with the... read full bio
Admiral James G. Stavridis, a former member of the US Navy, is well-known in business, education, and international relations. He is currently employed at The Carlyle Group, one of the top investment companies in the world, as an Operating Executive. Stavridis is also the Chair of the Board of Counselors at McLarty Associates, an international strategic advising company. He has... read full bio
Formerly, an advisor to the CEO of Motorola and chief evangelist of Apple, Guy Kawasaki’s in-depth knowledge of the high-tech industry united with his years of management experience enable him to address a wide range of audiences. Currently, Kawasaki is chief evangelist of the Sydney based company called Canva, which is an online graphics tool that allows you to create,... read full bio
Shane Dawson is an American YouTuber, comedian, actor, director, media personality, and musician. He is best known for his YouTube channel ‘Shane’ which holds over 21 million subscribers; he also has a second YouTube channel, ‘Shane Dawson TV’. Dawson is best known for his conspiracy theory videos and also posts sketch comedy videos where he would impersonate celebrities and play... read full bio
Melissa Peterman, who starred in the hit comedy, Reba, is from Minneapolis. She has appeared in many shows on television including Surviving Surburbia; Rita Rocks; Just Shoot Me; the ABC pilot, Cedric; and the Fox pilot, Living With Abandon. Peterman has done voiceovers for The Pitts and American Dad. She recently starred in the independent comedy feature, Dirty Politics. Additionally,... read full bio
Eric Schmidt is a software engineer, businessman, and the former CEO of Google. Forbes ranked Schmidt as the 48th-richest person in the world. Schmidt, who previously sat on the boards of trustees for both Carnegie Mellon University and Princeton University, serves on the board of the Khan Academy. He founded the New America Foundation, a non-profit public-policy institute and think... read full bio
Powerhouse lead vocalist and co-writer of many of the songs for the rock band Foreigner, Lou Gramm has also enjoyed a successful solo career. His unique vocals and hit songs have placed Foreigner among Billboard’s Top Artists of all time. Their sixteen Billboard Top 40 Hit Songs defined an era, with hits including ""Cold as Ice"", ""Waiting for a Girl... read full bio
The field of documentary storytelling has been forever changed by the astonishing body of work produced by eminent historian and award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns. Burns has gained renown in both the fields of history and cinema for his singular ability to bring history to life through engrossing narration and moving images. Ken Burns, a renowned documentary filmmaker known for his distinctive... read full bio
Mario Andretti, a legendary personality in motorsports, began his illustrious racing career as a child in 1959, riding a 1948 Hudson Hornet Sportsman Stock Car alongside his twin brother Aldo. The Andretti twins demonstrated their prowess fast, winning twice in their first four races. Mario's career gained momentum with incredible successes as he continued to succeed. He won 20 races in... read full bio
"NBA all-star now retired, Scottie Pippen was a professional basketball player who is most known for is time playing with the Chicago Bulls, and while he was with them, he won six NBA titles. He was also considered to be one of the most talented small forwards in the history of the sport. Though his position was small forward, he... read full bio
Celebrated NFL Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens and Founder of The Ray Lewis Family Foundation, Ray Lewis was a two-time Super Bowl champion throughout his professional years. With one of the most successful careers of any NFL player in history, Ray Lewis knows what it takes to win. His process for training, focusing and performing is applicable to all types... read full bio
Two legendary Broadway stars. A once-in-a-lifetime theatrical event. An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin reunites these Tony Award-winning virtuosos (and lifelong friends) for the first time since Evita. Much more than a concert, this is a unique musical love story told entirely through a masterful selection of the greatest songs ever written for the stage. Funny, passionate, intimate... read full bio
ABBA were Sweden's biggest music export ever, with 370 million record sold world wide. ABBA started in 1971 and ended as a group in 1982, but their legacy will live forever. Arrival From Sweden was founded by Vicky Zetterberg in Gothenburg, Sweden and soon became one of the world's most popular and best selling ABBA show bands. Since their start... read full bio
Paula Ann Zahn, a renowned American journalist and newscaster, has made an enduring impression during her significant employment as an anchor for prestigious news networks like ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, and CNN. Zahn currently shines as the producer and host of the acclaimed true crime documentary series "On the Case with Paula Zahn," which is shown on the... read full bio
Giuliana Rancic is an entertainment reporter and television personality who is a co-anchor of E! News. She joined E! News as a correspondent in handling a variety of stores and events for E! News. Prior to coming to E!, Giuliana covered entertainment news online, serving as an anchor at Load Media, as well as an entertainment journalist for Detour magazine's... read full bio
Sheila C. Johnson is CEO of Salamander Hospitality, LLC, overseeing a growing portfolio of luxury properties and lifestyle businesses. As president and managing partner of the WNBA's Washington Mystics and a partner in Lincoln Holdings, LLC, Johnson is the first African-American woman to have a stake in three professional sports teams. She is also a TV pioneer, having been a... read full bio
Daymond John is the epitome of business savvy and flair, enthralling viewers each week as the go-to branding guru on ABC's popular program Shark Tank. The launch of the legendary FUBU (For Us by Us) fashion brand, which deftly tapped into the nascent urban apparel industry, kindled John's legacy as a marketing guru and book. FUBU was founded in Hollis, Queens,... read full bio
