Brenda Russell is an African American singer-songwriter and keyboardist. Known for her eclectic musical style, her recordings have encompassed several different genres, including pop, soul, jazz and adult contemporary. As well as composing her own material, Russell's songwriting talents are often in demand by many other artists who, over the years, have included Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind &... read full bio
Leo Kottke is an American acoustic guitarist, who is recognized for his innovative finger-picking style, which draws on influences from blues, jazz, and folk music, and his syncopated, polyphonic melodies. He has overcome many personal obstacles, including partial loss of hearing and a nearly career-ending bout with tendon damage in his right hand, to arise as an acclaimed master of... read full bio
1964...The Tribute takes their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live on in all of our hearts forever. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era, 1964_The Tribute recreates an early 60's live Beatles concert,... read full bio
This Canadian born smooth jazz and adult contemporary musician, Warren Hill has gained early recognition as a true virtuoso. His musical passion began at the young age of seven, the age he began to play music that he loves. He continued his passion throughout high school. Warren fell in love with jazz music while attending a summer music camp at... read full bio
Composer, producer and performer Phil Coulter was the reigning king of contemporary Celtic music, becoming the best-selling Irish artist of his generation. Coulter enjoyed his greatest success as a writer after teaming up with collaborator Bill Martin; together they authored some of the biggest pop hits of the period, including Sandie Shaw's Eurovision-winning ""Puppet on a String"" and Cliff Richard's... read full bio
Fastball is an alternative rock band from Austin, Texas. Joey Shuffield and Miles Zuniga formed Fastball along with Tony Scalzo. Originally called Magneto USA, they were signed to Hollywood Records and soon changed their name to Fastball. Fastball released their first full-length album, “Make Your Mama Proud” and toured extensively throughout the US with little notice. After a year and... read full bio
We all make choices every day. Examine them closely and they tell a story about what we value and who we are. For more than a decade, the women of Point of Grace have chosen to encourage and inspire others with a musical message of God's love. Point of Grace is a group of Christian pop music singers and authors.... read full bio
Juno Award-winning artist Sass Jordan has made a living singing, performing, writing and recording music internationally for the past thirty years. She is an internationally recognized singer/songwriter who has sold over one million CDs worldwide. Winner of Billboard's Best Female Rock Vocalist award, the bilingual Montrealer has toured and/or worked with many music heavyweights, including Aerosmith, Carlos Santana and Joe... read full bio
Poco, founded in 1968 by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Richie Furay (inducted 1997 with Buffalo Springfield), virtually invented the ""Country rock"" genre commercially popularized by the Eagles through a long string of early-to mid-'70s hits like ""Take It Easy."" Poco's 1969 debut, ""Pickin' Up the Pieces,"" received the rare 5-star designation in Dave Marsh's ""Rolling Stone Record Guide.""... read full bio
Nick Lewin started his magician career in London, England as a kid performing on the streets. Lewin read a book about the great magician Houdini as a kid, and is what sparked his interests as becoming a magician. Unlike most kids, though, Nick's fascination with magic never wavered. At the age of 16, Lewin’s career as a professional magician started... read full bio
A singer with a smile almost as big as her impressive voice, Florida native Syesha Mercado started singing when she was only three years old. She was performing in church by the time she was four, and she kept going until she was 21, when she auditioned for season seven of American Idol and became one of the finalists. Syesha... read full bio
Adele Givens made her professional standup debut at the Regal Theater in Chicago. She was quickly dubbed the Queen of Comedy and has since appeared in sitcoms and comedy specials including The Hughleys, Moesha, The Parkers, Comedy Central Presents, Def Comedy Jam, Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry, Martin, Tracey Takes On…, and The Steve Harvey Show. Her film appearances include... read full bio
Nadia Turner is an American singer that is best known for being on the 4th season of American Idol. She blew away the judges with her performance and style. She also made it through to make it to be one of the top 8 finalist on the show. After American Idol Turner made guest appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres... read full bio
Gary Lewis & The Playboys are a pop-rock group best known in the 1960s. They currently consist of members, Gary Lewis, Nick Rather, Bobby Bond, Dominic Trincini, Mike Gladstone, and Willy ORiley. During their time recording, Gary Lewis & The Playboys released 14 albums, 8 of which were on the Billboard 200. Some of their most popular songs include, This... read full bio
With natural awareness for melody and enchanting Latin beats, Gato Barbieris music has become his trademark. He began his musical career as an alto saxophone player at an early age, playing professionally in Buenos Aires clubs. His perfect blend of instrumental impetuousness has given him the ability to withstand a five-decade career and cover the entire jazz genre. He launched... read full bio
Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress who brings a fresh, smart and spontaneous approach to her performances. The Montreal native is also no stranger to television and films. She was the original host of NBC's hit reality show The Biggest Loser. She also hosted The Caroline Rhea Show and starred as Aunt Hilda on The WB's Sabrina, The... read full bio
Virtuoso lead guitarist Daryl Stuermer of the super-group Genesis and Phil Collins has been touring the world to sold-out crowds, creating the signature guitar sound of the Phil Collins mega hits “In the Air Tonight” and “Easy Lover.” As co-writer of the Phil Collins Grammy Award Winning, Billboard No. 4 single “Something Happened on the Way to Heaven,” Stuermer continues... read full bio
In the wilderness that is popular Christian music, weighed down by dreams of secular emulation and candy sweet images of the happy-go-lucky Christian life, there are a few who stand strong in the changing winds of contemporary Christian music culture. Grammy-nominated artist Brandon Heath, with his soaring voice and unapologetic faith, stands up among these, embracing the shifting and blurring... read full bio
Sara Groves has been a singer, songwriter, and recording artist for more than 25 years. What Makes It Through, Sara's most recent full-length release, is a meditation on the stories we tell ourselves and their function in fostering reconciliation. It is partially based on the works of Kazuo Ishiguro. Three new tracks were added to Sara's remastered version of Add... read full bio
Although this aspiring pop princess tried her best, no one thought Scarnato would make the final cut on the sixth season of American Idol. But never try to second-guess public taste: On March 8, 2007, the former wedding singer shocked the judges when she beat out diva Sabrina Sloan for a Top 12 spot. With her long legs on prominent... read full bio
