Nick Swardson is known for being a triple threat: comedian, actor, and writer/producer. This comedic genius began his craft at the age of 16 in his high school’s improving comedy club. At age 18, Nick began stand-up comedy by attending open mic nights at a comedy club called Acme Comedy Co. in Minneapolis. In addition to his stand-up career,... read full bio
David Sanborn has been playing the saxophone since before he was in high school and has worked in many musical genres. David is thought to be one of the greatest saxophone players of all-time the world over. His solo blends of jazz with instrumental pop and R&B has inspired countless other musicians. David earned his first Grammy Award in... read full bio
Pop singer and actor Jesse McCartney was a child performer dynamo, singing on Broadway and landing an acting gig on All My Children before even joining his first boy band, a feat that came at the age of 12. Teen pop stars Dream Street scored a Platinum album with their self-titled debut, before McCartney spun off on his solo career,... read full bio
Derek Hough is a professional dancer, choreographer, actor, and singer. Best known for his work on Dancing with the Stars, where he has won a record of six seasons, Hough’s professional Latin and ballroom dance enthralls audiences across the nation. Nominated nine times for the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, Hough has won two of the awards. He has... read full bio
Tower of Power is a unique breed of musicians who have succeeded in capturing the attention of music fans of all ages and backgrounds all around the world. Their distinctive sound is a true reflection of soul music, and they offer it with an uncommon level of sincerity and purity. Their music is well-liked in a variety of places, from... read full bio
Bristling with guitar acrobatics and infectious melodies, Minus the Bear's fifth studio full-length album, Infinity Overhead, is not only a return to form in direction, instrumentation and creation but also the band's most aggressive and confident. The veteran Seattle-based fivesome reunited with former member and longtime producer Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Isis, Cursive) to create a guitar-laden 10-track record that is... read full bio
Rock group Switchfoot hails from San Diego and is renowned for their pop sensibilities, upbeat live shows, and layered sound. Hard-charging guitar riffs, synthesizers, and electronic experiments are all mixed together in the band's music, which is frequently counterbalanced with softer ballads. With their 2003 album The Beautiful Letdown, Switchfoot broke into the public after becoming well-known in the Christian rock... read full bio
After successfully co-creating and co-hosting Comedy Centrals The Man Show"" Adam Carolla has become somewhat of an expert on men. Carolla with counterpart Jimmy Kimmel created a show that simply celebrates all things male. Carolla developed the character ""Mr. Birchum, Wood Shop Teacher"" for Los Angeles radio KROQ's ""Kevin and Bean"" show and ""Mr. Birchum"" soon became one of the... read full bio
Ozomatli is best known for their fusion of Latin, hip-hop, salsa, cumbia, funk and meringue. The band is from Los Angeles and has a reputation to be culture mashers. The multi-racial crew in LA, the band has released several full-length studio albums to spread their message of peace, communication and understanding through the music. The proud LA band also... read full bio
Philadelphia native Taalib Johnson a.k.a Musiq Soulchild, is a soul artist whose unique style blends R&B, Soul, Funk, Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Hip Hop, creating a sound unlike any other. I consider myself a soul artist because it encompasses all genres of music!"" Musiq states I like to make music that means something to people, nowadays there are so many... read full bio
Scott Stapp is an American singer-songwriter and instrumentalist from Orlando, Florida. He is best known for being the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Creed and has also fronted the band Art of Anarchy. As a solo artist, Stapp has released three albums, “The Great Divide”, “Proof of Life” and “The Space Between the Shadows”. Stapp has earned... read full bio
Tangerine Dream, this seven-time Grammy nominated European band, is a singular phenomenon. As an instrumental band, using just high-end modern technology, simultaneously surrounded by a strong rock-n-roll identity, they will hardly fit into any given musical pigeonhole. Many have tried to copy what became known after years as "The Tangerine Dream Sound" - so far absolutely unsuccessfully. They always had... read full bio
Ashton Shepherd writes in a style that is as refreshing and direct as her personality. Her bell-like voice chimes with innocence on the charming rural celebration “Sounds So Good.” She’s a feisty, fun country gal on the loose “I Like Being Single” and “Not Right Now.” “Old Memory That Don’t Remember Me” and “Whiskey Won the Battle” are classic-sounding “weeper”... read full bio
Very few rock performers have remained as vital through the 1960's, 70's, 80's and 90's as have Howard Kaylan (Eddie) and Mark Volman (Flo). Initially they made their mark with the Turtles, then they joined Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention, before gliding into their own Flo & Eddie persona, dishing out records that have encompassed a multitude of personalities. They've... read full bio
K-Ci & JoJo are an American R&B duo. They had their first number one hit on their hands as guest artists in 2Pac's R&B song ""How Do U Want It"", which was certified double Platinum. When the brothers released their first full album, Love Always, they had a triple Platinum hit. It peaked at number six on the US charts,... read full bio
Actor, musician, and songwriter Darren Criss has a deep love for his craft. In the television series "Glee," he is most known for playing Blaine Anderson, a flamboyant and openly homosexual student from a rival glee club. In his first episode, Criss gave Glee's biggest-ever performance of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream," which debuted at number one on Billboard for the... read full bio
Delta Burke is an actress, best known for her role as Suzanne Sugarbaker in Designing Women, which ran for five seasons. She received two Emmy nominations for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in this role. Much of Delta's time now is spent designing clothing and managing her New York company, Delta Burke Design. As someone who... read full bio
Barbara Carrera is a film and television actress, as well as a talented artist. She is best known for her role as Fatima Blush, in the Sean Connery James Bond film, Never Say Never Again. The Golden Globe-nominated actress was also on the prime time soap opera, Dallas. Carrera has appeared on the pages and covers of magazines such as... read full bio
Sue Grafton is published in 28 countries and 26 languagesincluding Estonian, Bulgarian, and Indonesian. Shes an international bestseller with a readership in the millions. Shes a writer who believes in the form that she has chosen to mine: The mystery novel offers a world in which justice is served. Maybe not in a court of law," she has said, "but... read full bio
Former professional baseball player, Mark McGwire is considered one of the most powerful hitters in baseball history. He received many honors and awards during his fifteen-year career. McGwire played for the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He made a strong entrance at the majors, earning the American League Rookie of the Year and just a few years later,... read full bio
