Going back to Doug Sahms pioneering work with the Sir Douglas Quintet in the 1960s and later with Texas Tornados, Tejano music has cut a sly but constant presence in country music. (Think Freddy Fender's hit version of Before the Next Teardrop Falls.") As the Last Bandoleros, a quartet of young guns from Texas and New York, Jerry Fuentes, brothers... read full bio
The Rippingtons are an American contemporary jazz group mainly relating to the genres smooth jazz, jazz fusion, jazz pop, and crossover jazz. Formed in 1986 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman, their career has spanned four decades. With a revolving door of musicians, Freeman has been the only consistent member. In recent years, The Rippingtons' fan base has increased... read full bio
"As the founder and CEO of Operation Underground Railroad, an organization dedicated to liberating children who have been kidnapped, trafficked, or exploited, Tim Ballard is deeply passionate about human rights and keeping children safe across the globe. Ballard worked for 12 years as a special agent and undercover operator for the Department of Homeland Security. During his career, he went... read full bio
Husband and wife, Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore, make up the indie pop duo Tennis. They’ve released four albums: Cape Dory, Young & Old, Ritual in Repeat, and Yours Conditionally. Tennis performed their song “Origins” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, “It All Feels the Same” on Late Night with David Letterman, and both “My Better Self” and “High... read full bio
Todd Stashwick is a writer and author with loads of experience, having worked on a massive number of films and television shows. He is especially known for his work on the show 12 Monkeys. Born in Chicago, Stashwick attended Illinois State University and after graduating, he landed some small gigs at local improvisational theaters. The Second City quickly hired Todd... read full bio
Since the release of their debut album in 2010, the New York City-based indie pop group The Drums has developed a devoted fan base. The self-titled "The Drums" album reached at number 17 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and charted in eight other nations, including number 16 in the UK. It received a Silver certification in the UK. They have... read full bio
The S.O.S. Band is an iconic ’80s funk group, whose greatest hits include “Take Your Time (Do It Right)”, “Just Be Good to Me”, “Tell Me If You Still Care”, and “The Finest”. Their first hit single, “Take Your Time (Do It Right)”, was certified Platinum with more than 2 million in sales. The band’s debut album, S.O.S., achieved Gold... read full bio
The Lalas Burlesque Show is a one of a kind, incredible act. Celebrity choreographer Erin Lamont created the show, bringing humor, audience interaction, fun, and music to stages across the nation. Each performance is unique, choreographed differently every time. Lamont’s experience with dance and marketing, credited for working with CSI: NY, The Veronicas, Kevin Rudolph, Boys Like Girls, The Miss... read full bio
They. is an R&B duo made up of Dante Jones and Drew Love. They started their career with the debut of EP ‘Nü Religion, which received critical acclaim. They have collaborated with artists like Zhu and Skrillex and toured with Bryson Tiller. The duo was listed in Complex magazine’s, ‘Best New Musicians Across America’ list and was named ‘New band... read full bio
Zachary William Dess, better known as Two Feet, is a singer, songwriter, and producer from New York City. Prior to pursuing his solo career, Dess played in jazz and blues ensembles around New York City. He released his first solo single, Go F**k Yourself, online, which went viral and earned him a recording contract with Republic Records. His single later... read full bio
Tritonal is an electronic music act. They have accumulated millions of streams on the online platform, Spotify, due to their collaborations with artists like the Chainsmokers. Tritonal has performed at venues like San Francisco’s Warfield, L.A.’s Club Nokia, and New York’s Terminal 5. Their tracks have hit Billboard’s Airplay Dance chart, have been used as an anthem for CBS’s Thursday... read full bio
The Strype are a 4-piece band from Ireland comprised of members Ross Farrelly, Josh McClorey, Pete OHanlon, and Evan Walsh. They perform rhythm and blues across Ireland, England, and Europe at various pubs, clubs, and festivals. Their first release, an EP Young, Gifted & Blue, hit number one on the iTunes Blues Chart. They also covered Bo Diddleys You Cant... read full bio
The Marías is a five-member alternative band formed in Los Angeles that creates a unique blend of psychedelic soul, jazz, funk, and lounge music. The band members, Josh Conway, María, Jesse Perlman, Carter Lee, and Edward James, come from diverse backgrounds and share a passion for creating authentic, soulful music that reflects their individuality and their love for the Hollywood... read full bio
Spencer Lee, a multi-instrumentalist and singer, leads The Spencer Lee Band. Spencer Lee was found in his small hometown of Fort Scott, Kansas, while he was performing at a local talent show. Lee was called up by the agent who saw him at the talent show while he was still working at a grocery store, and the rest is history.... read full bio
Phil Cook, Brian Moen, and Justin Vernon make up the band The Shouting Matches. They have been collaborating for over six years, creating timeless bluesy music with each other. The band has released a countless number of projects together. In addition, they have appeared at countless events on stage. All three members of the band may sound familiar from other... read full bio
Taiki Nulight is a DJ and producer from the United Kingdom. His interest in electronic music stemmed from the UK garage, house, and electronic dance music scene. Upon releasing his original tracks, Nulight has received acclaim from radio stations and notable players like BBC Radio 1, Pete Tong, and Annie Mac. Nulight has taken his sound around the world, playing... read full bio
TR/ST is the electropop act of Robert Alfons. The artist met up with Maya Postepski of Austra to collaborate for the act. The duo released their self-titled debut album to critical acclaim, garnering responses from publications like Pitchform Media and Insound. Later on, Postepski left TR/ST to pursue a career with Austa and as a solo artist. Alfons continued to... read full bio
The Sea and Cake are a pop rock group from Chicago, Illinois. The group has been performing for over two decades together, letting their history shape their own unique form of music. Comprised of members Sam Prekop, Archer Prewitt, John McEntire, and Eric Claridge, the alternative group uses guitar, piano, vocals, percussion, bass, and synthesizer in each track. Their sound... read full bio
The White Madingos are comprised of artists Murs, Sacha Jenkins, and Darryl Jenifer. The group has an abundance of experience in the performing and media industry, having been involved with Rolling Stone Magazine, MTV/VH1, and band Bad Brains prior to collaborating on The White Madingos. Their sound is influenced by hip-hop and rap genres, but also incorporates sounds like that... read full bio
Known as the Motor City Cobra and The Hitman, Thomas Hearns is a former professional boxer with a reputation for being one of the most devastating punchers in boxing history. Hearns began boxing professionally in Detroit, Michigan and quickly made a name for himself by knocking out his first 17 opponents. Over the span of his career, he became the... read full bio
