Matt Skiba, real name Matthew Thomas Skiba, was born in Chicago, although his family later moved to a nearby suburb. Early drum lessons led to Skiba attending his first concert, Public Image Ltd.; Social Distortion performances also had a big impact on the musician. Joey Ramone, an original member of Alkaline Trio, had a major musical influence on Skiba. Skiba... read full bio
JES was raised in Manhattan and decided early on that music would be her career. She developed her skills working with many of New York's best producers during her formative years. But it wouldn't be until she moved to Los Angeles that this award-winning singer, songwriter, DJ, producer, and label owner would find the key to her success. JES lost... read full bio
Since rising to stardom in the early 1990s, tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman's music has run the gamut of genres. Now, he's out to blend those styles into something more personal. With his new trio (organist Sam Yahel and drummer Brian Blade), the 33-year-old Redman has melded jazz improvisation with swing, funk and R&B rhythms in an approach that is reminiscent... read full bio
Bruce McCulloch is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, musician, and film director, who is best known for being a member of the comedy troupe, The Kids in the Hall, and who starred in the television series of the same name. McCulloch was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and he began his career performing in a sketch comedy troupe, The Audience, which... read full bio
The esteemed legacy of guitar-based Texas blues, built on the foundation of such legendary players as Blind Lemon Jefferson, T-Bone Walker, Lightnin' Hopkins and Albert Collins, flows through the playing of Jimmie Vaughan. In his work with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, his late brother Stevie Ray Vaughan, and now as a solo artist, Jimmie Vaughan has always valued the six-string aesthetics... read full bio
Powerhouse singer Miss Connie Mitchell and producer extraordinaire Black Angus McDonald started making beautiful music together in 2004. As their reputation grew, thanks to the still-weekly Sneaky Sundays club night in Sydney, Sneaky Sound System released their self-titled debut album in 2006. Spearheaded by a spectacular salvo of hits, the album charted top 5, was certified 3 x Platinum, and... read full bio
Eric Johnson showcases his amazing acoustic guitar and piano skills in all of his live shows. He is a guitarist, songwriter and vocalist who is best know for his electric guitar skills. He is also a highly proficient acoustic, lap steel, resonator and bass guitarist as well as an accomplished pianist and vocalist. Johnson’s musical style is creatively diverse,... read full bio
Tenth Avenue North is an American band that plays Christian contemporary music. They come from West Palm Beach, Florida and their band name derives from an east-west road in Palm Beach County. The group consists of Mike Donehey playing the guitar and singing, Jeff Owen playing the electric guitar, Ruben Juarez III playing the bass guitar, Jason Jamison playing the... read full bio
When it comes to Washington, D.C., host, comedian, radio personality, and on-air veteran Joe Clair is well-versed. As the host of WPGC's 95.5 "Joe Clair Morning Show," this native of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, is already taking the morning airwaves by storm and improving listeners' commutes throughout the DMV. He received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Morgan State University,... read full bio
Originally from Aurora, Colorado, Dan Soder started doing stand up at the age of 21 while he was attending the University of Arizona. After two years of playing clubs and casinos all over the southwest, Dan decided he'd had enough of extreme heat and venomous animals, so he moved to New York to get serious about a career in stand-up... read full bio
Singer/songwriters Deb Talan and Steve Tannen make up the indie duo The Weepies. Not only are they an amazing duo that has produced subtly intoxicating folk-pop music, but they are also a married couple. The first night they met, the pair began to write songs with each other, and then formed The Weepies. They produced their first album, titled Happiness,... read full bio
Desree, born Desiree Weeks on November 30, 1968 in London, England was one of Britains most successful pop/soul vocalists throughout the 1990s. She changed her name from Desiree Weeks because she preferred a two-syllable name. In 1994 the hit single, You Gotta Be, hit Billboard Top 5 and was a hit in the UK three times, as well as very... read full bio
Andrew Aaron ""Andy"" Mineo, formerly known as C-Lite, is an American Christian hip hop artist, producer, minister, TV and music video director from New York City. He is currently signed to Reach Records and in addition to his solo work is a member of that label's hip hop collective 116 Clique. After providing hook vocals for the song ""Background"" by... read full bio
Cedric Gervais' most notable track, Molly", is a love story about a girl in the form of a club-smash. Pop legend Madonna became a huge fan of the song, even giving it a shout out on stage at Ultra Festival. Cedric received an offer from Hollywood movie director Michael Bay to include "Molly" and another one of his tracks in... read full bio
Jake Smith, known in the music world as The White Buffalo, is a down-to-earth country singer and songwriter whose sound is a concoction of folk, Americana, blues, and rock. Strange as it may seem, he music of choice growing up was the punk genre, and he listened to bands such as the Circle Jerks and the Descendents. He began performing... read full bio
The Temper Trap is an Australian indie rock band that formed in Melbourne in 2005. The band is known for their soaring melodies, atmospheric soundscapes, and emotionally charged lyrics. In 2009, The Temper Trap released their debut album, "Conditions," which includes hit songs such as "Sweet Disposition," "Fader," and "Love Lost." The album was a critical and commercial success, and helped... read full bio
Raucous punk rock band L7 sprang from the streets of Los Angeles and is sometimes grouped with the Seattle scene of the early '90s. The band's style was a collision of throat-shredding vocals, crunchy guitars, chugging rhythms and a savage attitude that would impact a spectrum of bands from Nirvana to the Distillers. It was heavily influenced by the hard-charging metal... read full bio
Tim Heidecker is a comedian, writer, actor, musician, and director. Best known as one half of the comedy team Tim & Eric, along with Eric Wareheim. Tim & Eric have created shows such as Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, Tom Goes to the Mayor and Tm & Eric’s Bedtime Stories. Tim made his acting... read full bio
Ryan Shaw is a soul, R&B, rock, and pop singer/songwriter. He began singing at the age of three in a Pentecostal church, and having been raised in a deeply religious household, Shaw won a spot in a gospel musical at Georgia State University. Shaw performed in Tyler Perry's play I know I've Been Changed. Once the play came to... read full bio
Rock band Finger Eleven rose to mainstream prominence with their album The Greyest of Blue Skies. Their next album, self-titled, reached Gold status in the U.S. and Platinum in Canada, largely from the success of the single “One Thing”, which peaked at No. 16 on the US Hot 100 Chart. Them vs. You vs. Me was released with the... read full bio
