An authority on male eating disorders, Brian Cuban is the author of the best-selling book, Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder. It chronicles his first-hand experiences living with, and recovering from, twenty-seven years of eating disorders, alcoholism, drug addiction and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).Cuban has appeared on prestigious talks shows such as the Katie Couric Show as well... read full bio
Combining the strength of western psychology, yogic philosophy, and ancient Jewish wisdom, Erin Rachel Doppelt is a well-known spiritual psychologist and meditation instructor. Erin, who holds a Master's degree in Psychology and Education from Teachers College at Columbia University, has devoted her life to helping people become their most genuine, healthy versions of themselves. Having studied with leading gurus and yogic... read full bio
Growing up in the English countryside, Bess Hildick-Smith, better known by her stage name Bess Atwell, was one of four children in a diverse family of physicians, composers, and artists. As a child, Atwell experimented with fine art, musical theater, and acting. Following many presentations for The Great Escape Festival, Atwell attracted the attention of major press outlets shortly after... read full bio
Peter is a composer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is one of the original members of HellRide, Lance Herbstrong, and Porno for Pyros. He also composes music for movies. In addition, Peter toured and recorded with Hybrid, Scott Weilend, and Peter Murphy. In addition, Peter has produced numerous joint LPs and composes, engineers, and produces music for other people. He has... read full bio
Nathan Leazer is a young country performer from Rockwell, North Carolina, recognized for his passionate songwriting and sound, which combines conventional Country with Americana and Folk influences. Nathan is inspired by artists such as Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Dean Dillon, and writes with genuine honesty, creating music that crosses borders. His breakout singles Why, Dreaming of a Memory, and Smoke... read full bio
Wyatt C. Louis's debut album, Chandler, is named after his middle name and has airy and textural melodies that are elevated by breathtaking vocals. Currently residing in Calgary, Louis, a Plains Cree singer-songwriter who was born and raised in sections of Treaty Six, allows his sense of place to come through on these songs, some of which were inspired by... read full bio
After graduating from Duke University and stints in journalism and odd jobs, Michael, a devoted amateur cook since fourth grade, proposed to the Culinary Institute of America, the oldest and most influential professional cooking school in the country, that he be allowed into its kitchen classrooms in order to write a narrative of how the school trains professional chefs. The... read full bio
Vortxz is an Indie/Latino rock band from Houston's thriving music scene that aims to take listeners to a place of freedom, self-expression, and hope. The group's unique style combines alternative rock, Rock en Español, and new-wave indie, and its raw energy and poignant lyrics captivate listeners. With the help of drummer Jonathan Lopez's driving rhythms and guitarist Noe Rodriguez's virtuoso... read full bio
One name to keep in mind is Austin Martin. His captivating soaring vocals and rich tenor will be a welcome change of pace on any music lover's speakers. To create his distinctive style, he glides over country tunes with a dash of hip-hop attitude. Although he was born and reared on a ranch just outside of Billings, Montana, he is... read full bio
On his way to and from his dad's house, Bay Turner would listen to a mixtape at the gas station, which sparked his initial passion for music. When Turner was a baby, his parents were divorced, and his father went to the Texas Hill Country. As a result, he spent every weekend taking a car ride with his father. On that... read full bio
As a pianist, songwriter, and headlining live performer, Lance Lipinsky, a native of Wimberley, Texas, is dedicated to conserving the forgotten art form of mid-century roots music, which was influenced by the emergence of the Rock & Roll era in the 1950s and early 1960s. Highlights of his career include performances at the storied Grand Ole Opry Ryman Auditorium in Nashville,... read full bio
In addition to being ubiquitous on campus, West 22nd frequently travels for weekend gigs, attracting audiences to venues as far away as Atlanta and Los Angeles. They have released multiple singles and an EP, the most recent of which is "Hangman," a pop-fueled hit. More than a million people have listened to their hit "Sunburns." The five members of West 22nd, whose... read full bio
With more than two decades of law enforcement experience in the Chicago region, Scott Tillema is a retired SWAT hostage negotiator who received training from Harvard University and the FBI. As a corporate trainer and professional speaker, Scott committed his career to helping others in a novel way. Scott, a founding partner of The Negotiations Collective, now gives talks on how... read full bio
Recording singer and songwriter Caroline Owens, a three-time IBMA Momentum and SPBGMA nominee for Bluegrass Female Vocalist of the Year, works for Nashville, Tennessee's Billy Blue Records and Billy Blue Music Publishing. Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Suzanne Cox, The Isaacs, Larry Gatlin, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, The Malpass Brothers, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and many more are among... read full bio
A columnist, commentator, and author of six books, including On Finding, Andreas Ekström is a staff writer at Sydsvenskan, a daily morning paper in Malmö, Sweden. He is passionate about educating people about digital equality and envisions a world where wealth is shared not only in material terms but also in knowledge and power. Ekström frequently gives lectures and seminars... read full bio
Rising star in the indie European music scene, Flora Rose is a French indie pop singer-songwriter-producer who is praised for her poignant songwriting and dreamy, synth-heavy sound. Flora, who draws inspiration from musicians such as The 1975 and HAIM, is skilled at fusing classic tunes with contemporary sensibilities. Her recordings have a personal, unpolished feel because she records at home... read full bio
Award-winning British singer-songwriter and guitarist Blair Dunlop has so far put out five albums, one live album, two EPs, and gone on tour all over the world. The lyrical and melodic maturity with which Blair writes distinguishes him from his contemporaries, but all of this in a relatively brief career is remarkable in and of itself. Released under his own... read full bio
Eric Lindell is accomplished on guitar, harmonica, keyboards and bass, and has performed with many of the Crescent City's top musicians since bursting on the scene in 2005, when he first appeared at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. His live shows draw as much attention as his material, as one critic puts it “Eric Lindell has turned heads... read full bio
"The Beatles music set the pop rock standard for most of the 1960's. Now, in the 2000's, The ""Cast"" of Beatlemania recalls the memories of that exciting era when the Fab Four ruled the world of rock 'n' roll. In the early 1960's, The Beatles not only became a musical force but a sociological entity as well. Their hair, clothes... read full bio
Behind the Lens is a captivating live show, where photographers share their stories and photos with audiences nationwide. The show sold-out its first tour, exhibiting to cheering crowds and standing ovations. Behind The Lens brings the visual aspect to music. It features live presentations of still and moving pictures, along with stories told by each photographer.... read full bio
