Slayer is credited as one of the ""Big Four"" of thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax. Slayer's musical traits involve fast tremolo picking, atonal guitar solos, double bass drumming, and shouting vocals. The band's lyrics and album art, which cover topics such as serial killers, satanism, religion and warfare have generated album bans, delays, lawsuits and strong... read full bio
Dancing with the Stars is the name of show that pairs a number of celebrities with professional ballroom dancers, who each week compete by performing dances, which are then given scores by a panel of judges. The show has spawned DVDs and spinoffs but none compare to the excitement that the professional talent of DWTS offer. The dance troupe... read full bio
Nathan Gunn’s reputation has made him one of the most exciting and sought after baritones of the day. He has appeared in renowned opera houses, such as the Metropolitan Opera, Paris Opera, Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels, and Theater an der Wien, Teatro Real in Madrid. Gun also has created roles like Paul in the world premier of... read full bio
Veteran jazz legend Wayne Shorter tours with his critically acclaimed quartet featuring Danilo Perez, John Patitucci and Brian Blade in support of his new Universal/Verve release Footprints live! This quartet is making some of the most thrilling, imaginative, improvised music since the celebrated Miles Davis quintet of the late 60s that featured Shorter. Wayne Shorter's career spans nearly thirty-five years,... read full bio
Edgar Meyer is a classical composer and bassist. His unique niche in the musical world as a composer and a bassist shows in his arrangements that highlight strings. Hailed by the New Yorker as “…the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument”, Mr. Meyer’s unparalleled technique and musicianship in combination with his gift for composition have... read full bio
ODESZA dominated the electronic dance world instantly with their very first album, Summer’s Gone. They quickly achieved a million Soundcloud plays before releasing their EP, My Friends Never Die, the following year. Just two years after forming, ODESZA hit a remarkable 30 million Soundcloud plays. Their tour that year, In Return North America, sold out 28 shows. The EDM duo... read full bio
Celtic Thunder, a group of exceptionally talented young male singers from Ireland and Scotland, performs an eclectic mix of songs ranging from the traditional “Mountains of Mourne” to international hits such as “Brothers in Arms”, as well as original compositions. Celtic Thunder is known for its unique style with songs ranging from a soloist to ensemble focus. At one point,... read full bio
Jethro Tull are a British rock group formed in 1967. Their music is characterized by the lyrics, vocals and flute work of Ian Anderson, who has led the band since its beginning, and guitarist Martin Barre, who has been with the band since 1969. Originally playing blues rock with an experimental flavour; they have also incorporated elements of classical music,... read full bio
Latin Grammy award-nominated Espinoza Paz is a musician and composer of Mexican Regional music. He rose to popularity when he introduced his work to “El Coyote”- a famous Sinaloan banda singer. El Coyote recorded Paz’ hits “Besitos En El Cuello” (“Little Kisses On The Neck”); “Prohibido” (“Forbidden”); and “Para Impresionarte” (“To Impress You”), all of which were immediate successes. “El... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Lupillo Rivera has been the recipient of three Premios lo Nuestro awards and a Grammy Award, as well as a nominee for several other Grammys and Latin Grammys. His single “El Moreno” hit Californian Latin charts. Also known as El Toro del Corrido, Rivera has released over twenty albums to date. Lupillo wrote his first traditional song when he... read full bio
Interpol is an American rock band hailing from New York City. The band's initial line-up comprised of Paul Banks (vocals, rhythm guitar), Daniel Kessler (lead guitar, vocals), Carlos Dengler (bass, keyboards) and Greg Drudy (drums, percussion). Sam Fogarino later replaced Drudy. Dengler left to pursue other projects. Having first performed at Luna Lounge alongside other eminent groups like the Strokes,... read full bio
Disco legend, Gloria Gaynor, fearlessly portrays a sense of intimacy, along with the soulfulness and emotional insight needed to draw audiences in. With a string of hits, including her claim to fame I Will Survive, she created a movement and an anthem for women everywhere. Along with her Grammy Award winning track, I Will Survive, she also sang Never Can... read full bio
One of the last and most popular in a long line of traditional male vocalists who emerged before the rock-dominated 1960s, Johnny Mathis concentrated on romantic readings of jazz and pop standards for the adult contemporary audience of the '60s and '70s. Though he debuted with a flurry of singles-chart activity, Mathis later made it big in the album market,... read full bio
Paul Anka was unique among late-'50s teen idols in that he was also a successful songwriter. After his string of early hits Paul Anka concentrated on composing film scores and writing and performing more adult-oriented works. His first success “Diana” was a #1 hit. Throughout his career, Paul Anka composed many of his hits, including “You Are My Destiny”, “Crazy... read full bio
Barenaked Ladies Are: Experienced. Going strong for nearly thirty years, this four-piece Toronto based band has witnessed births, marriages, deaths and near-death experiences in addition to their prodigious professional accomplishments. They are also a top concert attraction, and musicianship has been one of the band’s founding principles since the very beginning. This pop-heavy quintet isn't afraid to lay bare its... read full bio
The most versatile of Motown's vocal groups, and one of the most successful soul acts of the '60s, The Temptations epitomized classic soul at its most urbane and graceful. Stop-on-a-dime choreography and classy elegance made the group a hit on stage; in the studio, their harmonies benefited from Motown's best songwriters and producers. The presence of several talented lead vocalists... read full bio
The Disco Biscuits are emerging from the underground in Philadelphia. The Disco Biscuits represent new music. They draw from the past - classical, jazz, rock, and techno, and mix it together with a vision. The Disco Biscuits are looking to advance music to where it will be tomorrow and the next day. They have as many different jams as they... read full bio
The Country Rat Pack Tour with Tracy Byrd, Tracy Lawrence, and Richie McDonald has enthralled audiences all over the country. Their shows are hugely popular and fans eagerly look forward to their live performances. Numerous people across the world have been suitably delighted with their very intimate setting and effortless personal delivery of one hit after another hit. These three... read full bio
Lee Brice is an American country music artist. Brice has released 12 singles to country radio, four of which have charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. His highest-charting single is “A Woman Like You”, reached No. 1. He also had Billboard's Top Country Song with “Love Like Crazy”, the title track to his debut album; the song spent... read full bio
Simple Minds is a Scottish rock band that rose to prominence in the mid-1980s and early 1990s with their critically acclaimed albums. The band hails from the South Side of Glasgow and has produced a string of successful hit singles, including the worldwide #1 hit "Don't You (Forget About Me)" from the soundtrack of the John Hughes movie The Breakfast... read full bio
