Marisa Acocella Marchetto, a freewheeling, shoe-worshipping, downtown New York City cartoonist -- who was too busy to get mammograms or re-up for her health insurance. Marisa Acocella Marchetto had a charmed life cartooning for The New Yorker, the New York Times, and Glamour magazine, with a lipstick collection that would have made Jerry Hall envious . . . And to... read full bio
Betty Rollin is a TV correspondent, an accomplished author and a captivating speaker. A former correspondent for NBC News, her special reports for Nightly News included a series on the Native Americans of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, which won both the duPont and Emmy awards. She now contributes reports for PBS' Religion and Ethics Newsweekly. Rollin is the author of... read full bio
Ever since Dr. Robert Kriegel co-founded one of America's first sports psychology institutes in 1972 he's been a trailblazer, developing and applying innovative, groundbreaking strategies for keeping ahead of the changes, challenges and competition in both the business and sports worlds. A former allAmerican swimmer, Bob has been a mental coach for many Olympic and professional teams and athletes. The... read full bio
Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Famer Melba Moore began her career in the ground breaking musical Hair, where she originated the role of Dionne. During her 18 months in the show, she eventually replaced Dianne Keaton; becoming the first black actress to replace a white actress is a lead role on Broadway. History repeated itself the third time when... read full bio
The Buckinghams is one of the most beloved and respected bands in the Chicago area. The American sunshine pop group formed back in the late 1960s. A year after the band formed, they became one of the best selling acts of the sixties. The band released twelve singles in the same year that they signed their first contract with... read full bio
Chicagos Entertainer, Ron Hawking, knows how to deliver a performance that truly comes from his heart. And, its that special quality of performance that allows him to touch the heart of his audience every time he walks onto the stage. Then, at any moment, he can seamlessly step in and out of any personality he chooses to portrays. ... read full bio
Paul Provenza has been on the cutting edge of comedy for the past decade. Funny, confident and always challenging, Paul's standup comedy has been critically acclaimed as bright, edgy and honest by journalists from coast to coast. An accomplished comedian and a classically trained actor, his versatility has taken him all over the entertainment map. Among his experiences in theatre,... read full bio
Adam Ferrera is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for his roles as Tommy in series The Job, Chief Needles Nelson in series Rescue Me, and Frank Verelli in series Nurse Jackie. As a stand-up comedian Ferrera has performed on series such as The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, Shorties Watchin Shorties, and... read full bio
The Flatlanders are a country band with considerable country rock influence from Lubbock, Texas. The group was founded by long time friends and singers/songwriters/guitarists Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, and Butch Hancock. One of their first performances was at the Kerrville Folk Festival, where they were named one of the winners of the inaugural Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Singer/Songwriter... read full bio
In Josh Thompson, working-class country has found its most authentic spokesman in a generation. A compelling singer, he is an artist whose songwriting reflects both the gritty realities of blue-collar life and the beer-fueled release of the Friday-night honky-tonk. His work ethic, the honesty in his writing and the energy in his performances have combined to make Josh a powerful... read full bio
For over twenty years, Bob Davies has been helping people to break through emotional gridlock, overcome fears, procrastination and have the results in their lives that they have always dreamed of. Davies is a keynote speaker, author, trainer and coach, specializing in creating clarity, focus and accountability for motivated individuals and businesses. Bob teaches a system that breaks through fear... read full bio
Carrie Snow is a busy lady, whether it's doing voiceovers and stand-up comedy, performing her heartwarming and funny solo show, "7,000 Sailors Can't Be Wrong," or just enjoying the spotlight after being in "The Aristocrats." Carrie's graduation from UC Berkeley with a degree in rhetoric served as a precursor to her stand-up career. She could hardly make a living by asking pointed... read full bio
Everyone has heard the phrase, practice makes perfect, and though it’s a mantra more often associated with sports than songwriting, it’s just as apropos for that vocation as any other endeavor - just ask singer/songwriter Chuck Wicks. Though he took the country format by storm with his Top 5 debut single, ""Stealing Cinderella"", and his Top 15 follow-up hit, ""All... read full bio
Singer-songwriter JT Hodges grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, where his parents established Buffalo Sound Studios, the city's first multi-track recording studio. Clients included artists as diverse as T Bone Burnett and Michael Bolton. His father studied concert piano at Juilliard and then attended the University of North Texas to get a master's degree in jazz composition. Hodges' mother sang... read full bio
Even early in life, Jim Curry’s natural voice resembled that of John Denver. Embracing the similarities, Jim specializes in the songs of Denver, sharing John’s messages of love, humanity and environmental awareness. Jim sings a tribute to the music in a way that has to be seen and heard to understand the pure honesty of his amazing performance. His looks... read full bio
Country music singer Ty Herndon debuted with the number one single, ""What Mattered Most', followed by the release of his first album with the same title. The album was followed one year later by Living in a Moment, which produced his second number one country hit in its title track. Herndon has charted a total of 17 singles on the... read full bio
Three Super Bowl rings and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - a unique combination, utilizing the experience of building a teamwork culture for one of the highest performing athletic teams ever, and the expertise of developing and applying these groundbreaking models for business. As a sought-after speaker, trainer and consultant, Pat Richie has worked with over one hundred organizations... read full bio
Jon Langston is a singer-songwriter from Loganville, Georgia. Langston first learned to play his guitar when he was only in 8th grade, but he didn’t pursue his music career until he was studying in college. Country music is his passion, he loves all kinds of music and that’s what has shaped his sound. Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, and Tim Mcgraw... read full bio
Firefall is a mainstay, album-oriented rock band that put out a large number of hits. Formed in Boulder, Colorado, Firefall was founded by Rick Roberts of the Flying Burrito Brothers, and Jock Bartley of the band Zephyr. The band's biggest hit single, ""You Are The Woman"", peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard charts. Other hit songs include ""Just Remember... read full bio
Roslyn McCallister Brock is the youngest person and fourth woman ever elected as chairperson of the NAACP. She actively leads the nation's most significant civil rights organization in its mission to ensure that all individuals have equal rights and that racial discrimination is abolished. As a committed community advocate who works on behalf of vulnerable populations, Brock fights for quality... read full bio
