Named for the formative location in lead singer John Wozniak's childhood, the Marcy Open grade school in Minneapolis, Marcy Playground emerged in the late 1990s. They had been influenced heavily by Kurt Cobain and his band Nirvana. The self¬ titled album was released in 1997, and Marcy Playground emerged into the mainstream with the success of the single ""Sex... read full bio
Cracker is a young rock group, comprised of David Lowery (guitarist/singe) and Johnny Hickman (guitar). The band has been compared to such groups as The Rolling Stones and Little Feat. Considered an alternative rock band, and heavily influenced by founder David Lowery’s association with the band Camper Van Beethoven, Cracker boasts an individualistic and boundary-defying sound that’s both freewheeling and... read full bio
Many artists, musical and otherwise, use their craft to provide a visible platform for the issues they believe in. Their activism becomes interwoven with their art. The Indigo Girls have long been known for voicing their political and social views in song. Amy Ray teamed up with Emily Saliers while in high school forming the Indigo Girls. With an... read full bio
Acoustic Alchemy is an English contemporary instrumental and smooth jazz band. The road to instrumental stardom began when Webb and Carmichael provided the one-off-in-flight entertainment for a Virgin Airlines England to America flight, in search of an elusive recording contract; they often liked to say they “played their way to America”. Signed to the MCA Master Series label by Tony... read full bio
The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies are an American swing, ska, rock style band from Eugene, Oregon. The current members consist of Steve Perry, Dan Schmid, Dana Heitman, Willie Matheis, Zak Johnson, Matt Hettwer and Josh Hettwer. Over the years, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies have released nine studio albums. They are best known for their debut single, “Zoot Suit Riot”, which peaked at... read full bio
Buffalo, New York is where the emo-pop group Cute Is What We Aim For was born. Although the group was first founded as a quintet, it eventually reduced its size to only four members: Shaant Hacikyan on vocals, Jeff Czum on guitar and piano, Tom Falcone on drums and Fred Cimato on bass and guitar. The band members wasted little time... read full bio
Mike Farris' music merges traditional black gospel, '70s Stax soul and southern blues. Known for his soul-bearing stage performances, Mike became a music sensation. HIs first critically acclaimed album Salvation in Lights was the first time people around the country heard the blend of gospel music and New Orleans sounds. Farris earned the Americana Music Association's New & Emerging Artist... read full bio
Brandishing heavy guitars and an unabashed fetish for British Invasion Pop, The Smithereens carved their niche on album rock radio and earned a reputation as a great concert attraction with sizzling pop songs including: ""A GIRL LIKE YOU"" ""ONLY A MEMORY"" ""BLOOD & ROSES"" ""BEHIND THE WALL OF SLEEP"" ""YESTERDAY GIRL"" ""BLUES BEFORE AND AFTER""... read full bio
It's a rare performer indeed who can claim starring on a classic television action series that's become part of American pop culture, winning top-billing on Broadway marquees in award-winning hit musicals, recording solo albums featuring country chart-makers and playing the leading man in a hit situation comedy. That rare performer is Tom Wopat. Broadway and National Stage Star (Annie Get... read full bio
It was a bit like magic when Meghan Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones took the stage and sang together for the first time. Who knew that a chance meeting in a karaoke bar would bloom into something so musically refreshing. Meghan, a New Orleans native began performing at a very tender age. Her love for the stage had already landed... read full bio
Born in Kosovo, professional ballroom dancer, instructor and judge Tony Dovolani began folk dancing at age three. When he was 15, his entire family moved to the United States and Tony got the opportunity to attend the New England-based Fred Astaire Dance Academy. From that moment on, he knew he had found his passion. Tony has since traveled the world... read full bio
Considering all of the gold, platinum and R&R Hall of Fame bands that these guys are former and current members of, we can safely say that you've definitely seen or heard one or more of them at some point, either in concert, on TV, or on a CD or DVD. The Kings Of Classic Rock have played for many of... read full bio
Bruce Williams & Terry Ree, The Indian and the White Guy," have sustained a career over 40 years packing casinos, clubs, and arenas from Niagara Falls to Las Vegas with their ever-changing routine that --more times than not--steers away from the off-color Indian jokes that originally established the duo. Williams and Ree met in 1968 at Black Hills State College... read full bio
Vocalist Elliott Yamin initially gained his recognition as the second runner-up on the reality show American Idol, during his season he nearly dominated the competition. Yamin was a fan favorite from the start, and ultimately made it to the final-three round along with eventual runner-up Katharine McPhee and eventual winner Taylor Hicks, stiff competition for any act. After his stint... read full bio
When your parents popped in a Neil Diamond tape on repeat during long interstate road trips, you reluctantly sang along. Super Diamond entertains at private parties, fundraisers, and events for both big and small gatherings. Everyone loves Super Diamond to come and rock their event, and everyone in the world loves Neil Diamond. Businesses and private individuals that wish to experience... read full bio
Dolly Parton once noted, famously, that there were just three real female singers aroundBarbra Streisand, Linda Ronstadt, and Connie Smith. The rest of us," she said, "are only pretending." What the singers she's been influencing for decades spot in Connie Smith's performancesbesides her genius for phrasing, perfect diction, and a vocal range which has long been enviedis her fervent joy... read full bio
Louis Van Amstel is a three-time world dance champion, who began dancing at the age of 10, in a small city outside of Amsterdam. In his early teens, Louis began to travel the world representing his country in many major dance competitions. Competing for both ballroom and Latin dances, he became a three-time Latin Dance Champion. He stopped competing in... read full bio
James Wesley puts his core family values into his music with a whiskey-smooth voice and a timelessly winning way with a great country song. Wesley sings directly to real people about real things that profoundly affect real lives and from his small-town upbringing to his blue collar work ethic, he has a deep understanding of what those folks are... read full bio
THE FARM is in many ways a hybrid act a trio deeply rooted in Country Music, that folds in sonic elements from a variety of popular-music genres but the core is built around a solid, identifiable vocal harmony. Interlocking voices have been an important thread in countrys history, from the Sons of the Pioneers through Alabama through Restless... read full bio
Martin's dynamite stage presence grabs your attention. Then, his five octave voice takes over, leaving any singer green with envy and the audience gasping for more. Talent-Nostalgia-Tenacity are only some of Martin Dube's professional TNT qualities that propel his explosive persona on stage.... read full bio
