Chairman, 9/11 Commission 2002-2004; President of Drew University, 1990-2005; Governor of New Jersey, 1982-1990. Only a true leader could step into a position as daunting as Chairman of the bi-partisan 9/11 Commission to successfully emerge as a unifier and consensus-builder. Governor Kean assumed his role as Chairman of the 9/11 Commission to provide a full and complete accounting of the... read full bio
The Ordinary Boys is a British indie rock band that pulls influences from ska, punk, and Bitpop to create an eclectic yet cohesive upbeat sound. Formerly the hardcore outfit Next in Line, The Ordinary Boys take their name from the Morrissey song of the same name. The boys have released four albums since there inception, all charting within the top... read full bio
Rodney Linderman (vocals/ keyboards), Joe Genaro (guitar/vocals), Dan Stevens (bass) and Dean Sabatino (drums) form the satirical punk rock band, The Dead Milkmen. Based out of Philadelphia, the band first established itself in the hardcore scene with its wild punk style and sarcastic humor, presented with strong Philadelphia accents. Their debut album Big Lizard in My Backyard, and the song... read full bio
What happens when various members from some of the top 1970s Rock hit-makers form a band together The aftermath is the super group, The Empty Hearts. Sporting a name hand picked by Steven Van Zandt of Bruce Springsteens E Street Band, The Empty Hearts are a quartet that consists of some of the biggest names in rock history. The Empty... read full bio
The daughter of country star Glen Campbell, Ashley Campbell is a country music singer-songwriter. Ashley played the banjo for her father during his farewell tour and appeared in Rascal Flatts’ music video for their song “Banjo”. She recently released her debut single “Remembering”, which previously appeared on the soundtrack of the documentary Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me, to which she... read full bio
This Kentucky comedian has amassed millions of admirers over the course of more than 20 years with his practical joke phone calls, viral videos, stand-up comedy (bring the kids; he works clean), television program, and other endeavors. Over 4 million people follow him on social media, and he has amassed an incredible 1 billion views across Facebook, YouTube, and TomMabe.com.... read full bio
Comedian Todd Barry made sixteen appearances on Dr. Katz, appearing as himself the first two times, and then the role of “Todd the video store clerk” afterwards. He has made guest appearances on other shows, including Professional Therapist, Home Movies, Wonder Showzen, Tom Goes to the Mayor, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Barry wrote, directed and starred in the short... read full bio
T.P. began his standup comedy career in the comedy clubs of Washington, D.C. and New York while still a journalism student at the University of Maryland. It didn't take long before Showtime, HBO, the major networks, Comedy Central and the Golf Channel showcased his talents. The Chicago Sun-Times called him ""one of the best observational comedians in the business"" for... read full bio
The City Harmonic is a Canadian Christian rock band that formed in 2009 in a church worship band for inter-denomninational worship and mission event for students. Their sound is compared to artists such as Coldplay, The Fray, Arcade Fire, and Aqualung. They have won many awards including a Juno Award for Contemporary Christian and Gospel Album of the Year. they... read full bio
Originally from Washington State, comedian Tom McTigue can be seen performing his particular brand of insanity on HBO, Showtime and Comedy Central. He continues to tour both nationally and internationally. An accomplished actor, Tom has worked with Academy Award winners Janusz Kaminski (Amistad, Shindlers List, Saving Private Ryan) and Robert Richardson (The Aviator, Platoon). He has co- starred with a... read full bio
A mash-up crew who came to fame thanks to their genre-jumping mixes, after hearing mash-up DJs like Girl Talk and Them Jeans, they headed straight for the laptop and began combining Lil Wayne with Modest Mouse, Swizz Beatz with Deerhoof, and R. Kelly with Jens Lekman. The Hood Internet first made a splash with Mixtape, Vol. 1, while The Hood... read full bio
A vegan for thirty years and counting, Tracye McQuirter is a public health nutritionist and international speaker. She is also a best-selling author of the book By Any Greens Necessary, which was the number one recommended vegan book on The Huffington Post. McQuirter was recognized as a national food hero, changing the way American eats for the better, by Vegetarian... read full bio
Todd Talbot is an actor and television personality. He is better known as one of the co-hosts of Love it or List it on HGTV as well as the Canadian version of the same show. Love it or List It, as well as other W network programs Who Lives Here and Game of Homes, mark Todds return to the small... read full bio
The Lowdown Drifters are a vivacious and enthralling musical group that has swept the folk and country music scenes off their feet. They have carved themselves a special position in the market with a fusion of heartfelt lyrics, deep melodies, and a particular blend of classic and modern inspirations. The Lowdown Drifters, a group of incredibly skilled musicians, provide a new... read full bio
Comedian Trevor Moore is best known as the founding member of the New York City-based comedy troupe The Whitest Kids U' Know. They won the award for Best Sketch Group at the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, and attracted the attention of many Hollywood executives. The group had their own sketch comedy series on IFC that ran for... read full bio
The Aggrolites are more than a band they are a movement unto themselves. They carry a banner - one created with their own hands. This banner reads, “Dirty Reggae,” and represents their signature fusion of reggae, soul, grit and determination. On the road they educate with the thunder and punch of the reggae drums and bass, the ripping, soulful melodies... read full bio
At its core, TODDSPLANET is the dynamic 10-piece band that has groove, horns, male and female vocals with a stage presence that brings you into the moment and actually makes you feel like a part of the experience. Recently formed by Todd Morse (The Offspring, Juliette & the Licks and H2O) this one-of-a-kind hybrid cover band is making covers... read full bio
The Blakes are a Seattle, Washington-based band who have been playing gigs around the west coast for over fifteen years. The band started with brothers Garnet and Snow Keim, who originally wrote country music until they met their drummer Bob Husak in a local Seattle coffeehouse. The band put out a string of self-released EPs when living in Los Angeles,... read full bio
With a joint appointment in History and at Wagner, CNN Presidential historian Timothy Naftali is also a Clinical Associate Professor of History and Public Service at NYU. A native of Montreal and a graduate of Yale with a doctorate in history from Harvard, Naftali writes on national security and intelligence policy, international history and presidential history. Using Soviet-era documents, he... read full bio
Tunji Ige is a young rapper from Philedelphia. He attended West Chester University, and he started writing music during his college years. His first mixtape is entitled The Love Project, and it was welcome with positive reviews from music lovers and critics alike. He has also released his debut EP entitled Missed Calls and another mixtape entitled King of July... read full bio
