Jazz is an art form that has a history of occasionally spawning pop stars. Think of Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole, and more recently, Diana Krall and Harry Connick Jr. Young jazz star Michael Kaeshammer is on a path to enjoy such exalted popular status with the release of his latest CD, Days Like These. Days Like These documents... read full bio
Born Joseph Foreman, Afroman may be the first artist to achieve a worldwide hit with the assistance of the Internet. Citing his influences as Too Short, Big Daddy Kane, and 2 Live Crew, he began his rap career in the eighth grade when he started making homemade tapes of his own songs and passing them out to his classmates. He... read full bio
Javier Colon, endowed with an incredibly soulful voice, remarkable songwriting skills, an engaging demeanor, and a commanding stage presence, has already garnered the interest of a global fan base who have come to love his intimately personal, acoustic-textured pop, rock, and R&B fusion—a style he's come to refer to as "acoustic soul." Singer-songwriter-guitarist Colon is poised to advance his recording career... read full bio
"Ugly Kid Joe is a rock band from Isla Vista, California. The band’s name is a pun on the glam hair band Pretty Boy Floyd. Unlike other garage bands, UKJ's sound touches on a range of styles, including: hard rock, southern, funk, rap and thrash. In conclusion to the band's overall sound and vision, the members of the band have... read full bio
Kevin Griffin is an American singer/songwriter who produces his own music. In 1988, Griffin formed an alternative rock band called Better Than Ezra. In 1995, the band debuted with Deluxe, and went on to become double-platinum, which was fueled by their number one single, Good. The band's second album, Friction Baby, was also both critically and commercially... read full bio
Saxophonist/Singer/Songwriter Mindi Abair, born in St. Petersburg, FL, has broken many boundaries as she continues to define the less traditional future of jazz. Her own brand of pop and soul meets jazz adds a refreshingly unique voice to an exciting new generation of crossover artists. She was raised on the road with her father’s band, but this is not your... read full bio
Founded by Rock Hall Of Fame Inductee, Paul Kantner (who also founded Jefferson Airplane) and David Freiberg (who also founded Quicksilver Messenger Service), Jefferson Starship recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Jefferson Airplane, and performing one of rock music's greatest legacies and halcyon repertoires. Television specials on PBS and HDNet have only furthered the legendary band's following. As genuine American... read full bio
The Rebirth Brass Band's signature brand of super heavy funk has placed them among New Orleans' top brass bands and are the unequivocal, hands down favorite of the younger generation. Formed in 1983 at the now legendary musician incubator of Joseph S. Clarke high school in New Orleans' 6th ward, the Rebirth has brought to jazz their own modernist vocabulary,... read full bio
Eliane Elias learned the piano at age 7, and was transcribing solo portions of her parents jazz records by the age of 12. After studying for 6 years (and teaching by age 15) at Brazils prestigious Free Center of Music Apprenticeship, she continued her classical education with Amilton Godoy and Amaral Vieria. She was also the protg of Vinicius de... read full bio
Pixie Lott is a British singer-songwriter and actor who was born Victoria Louise Lott on January 12, 1991, in Kent, United Kingdom. When she was 15 years old, LA Reid signed her to the Island Def Jam Music Group. Today, she is a signed artist with Interscope in the United States and Mercury Records in the United Kingdom. She officially released... read full bio
Slaughterhouse is a hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan consisting of rappers Crooked I, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5'9. The group formed in late 2008 after Crooked I, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5'9" appeared on a song called "Slaughterhouse" from Joe Budden's album Halfway House. That is also where they got their name. The group released... read full bio
When first you hear the voice, rich, warm, remarkable, it's a voice that suits a secret sharer, a woman who tells the truth. For more than 27 years, Joan Armatrading has done just that-- in songs crafty, subtle and sublime. Armatrading's songs are in the truest sense soul music; even at their boldest, driven by her passionate guitar, they touch... read full bio
Jessica Sanchez is sincere when she claims to have been singing her entire life. The talented singer made her television debut on America's Got Talent at the age of 11, wowing the audience with her rendition of "I Surrender." Five years later, as a finalist on American Idol Season 11, she is still the star of the show. To Gilbert... read full bio
Sidewalk Prophets are a Christian band from Nashville, Tennessee that consists of members David Frey, Cal Joslin, and Daniel Macal. They have been winners of the GMA Dove Award for New Artist of the Year, which gained them more popularity. They have also been nominated for three other awards including Group of the Year, Song of the Year for ""Live... read full bio
The Halluci Nation (formerly A Tribe Called Red) is an electronic dance music group from Canada, who blends dub step with hip hop, reggae and First Nations music to create their signature style. They're distinguished from other EDM artists for their vocal chanting and drumming- a nod to their Native American culture. This group of three DJs has released many... read full bio
Former Days Away members make up the American indie folk band Good Old War, which is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Keith Goodwin, Tim Arnold, and Dan Schwartz make up Good Old War. The band's name, Goodwin Arnold Schwartz, is derived from the last names of the three members. Good Old War released their debut album, "Only Way To Be Alone,"... read full bio
R&B singer Carl Thomas performed around Chicago and became a member of The Formula. He branched out however, traveling to New York where he sang at clubs during open-mic nights. One such performance caught the eye of Sean Combs, who signed Thomas to Bad Boy Entertainment. Thomas released the single ""I Wish"", topping the R&B charts for six consecutive weeks,... read full bio
Chanel West Coast is a spunky, authentic rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, model and TV personality with a big personality. Chanel’s talent was evident from an early age, as she started taking voice and dance lessons as a little girl. Growing up in LA, her father, who was a DJ, would take her to his shows. Chanel’s first encounter with a... read full bio
Patty explores the intersections of poetry and song with her inventive 14th release, Bird in a Cage, released on her own Road Narrows Records. She has eleven studio albums and two live recordings under her belt. Ten renowned poets, including US Poet Laureates William Carlos Williams, Stanley Kunitz, Kay Ryan, Robert Pinsky, and Billy Collins, have their poems set to... read full bio
The Waifs are an Australian folk rock band that has been performing together for over 20 years. The band consists of Josh Cunningham, Vikki Thorn, and Donna Simpson. Their album, Up All Night, reached the top five on the Australian Albums Chart, received double platinum status and won them four ARIA Awards. Two more albums they have created, Sun Dirt... read full bio
