Celebrated by fans for their dynamic, wild live shows, Australian band The Delta Riggs has released four acclaimed studio albums: the Australian Music Prize-nominated HEX.LOVER.KILLER, Dipz Zebazios, Dipz From The Zong, and Active Galactic. They’ve performed with the likes of Kasabian, Jimmy Page, and Foo Fighters, and at notable events like CMJ, Culture Collide, and SXSW. The Delta Riggs have... read full bio
Founded in Tennessee but now based out of Virginia, J Roddy Walston and the Business is a rock and roll band with a southern-style twist. Founded by J, Roddy Walston, the band recorded a demo tape in hopes of winning a slot at a national music festival. Before the festival, the band dropped a seven-track EP entitled Here Come Trouble.... read full bio
Jonathan Rado and Sam France make up the California indie rock duo, Foxygen. They have released four studio albums: Take the Kids Off Broadway, the critically acclaimed We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic, …And Star Power, and the theatrical Hang. Their latest release features guest appearances by The Lemon Twigs, the Flaming Lips’ Steven Drozd, and... read full bio
Pokey LaFarge is a singer-songwriter who incorporates elements of early jazz, country blues and folk into his music. Following the release of his debut album Marmalade, he joined The Hackensaw Boys on tour. LaFarge’s sophomore release, Beat, Move & Shake, was released via Big Muddy Records. The first album with his band The South City Three, Riverboat Soul, was recorded... read full bio
Christopher Michael Taylor, known as Sohn, is a singer, songwriter, and record producer. Sohn was immediately recognized upon the release of EP The Wheel through Aesop. This song, along with Red Lines picked up critical acclaim after streaming online. Another release, Carry Me Home was used as part of soundtrack for the film Insurgent. Sohn has produced music for artist... read full bio
Battles is an experimental rock band comprised of three individuals. Ian Williams on guitar and keyboard, Dave Konopka on guitar and bass, and John Stanier on drums. The band compiles loops of experimental rock sounds, heavy rhythms, and dystopian noise. Their music has been featured in video games such as LittleBigPlanet, in commercials for companies like Audi, and on television... read full bio
Kool John is a rapper and producer who performs as a solo act but is also a member of the West Coast collective, HBK Gang. In high school, Kool John sold his original cassettes titled Club Mix. After receiving positive feedback on his work, Kool John started working as an MC with the rapper LoveRance. It was during this time... read full bio
German pianist and composer Hauschka, whose real name is Volker Bertelmann, is known for his incredible piano compositions. Early on in his musical career, Hauschka teamed up with his cousin to form the hip-hop duo they dubbed God’s Favorite Dog, and the duo’s most famous and popular tracks are entitled “Sway” and “Love and Pain.” They went on to perform... read full bio
Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies are a bluegrass country musical and variety group that has been performed at the Disneyland Resort as well as Knott’s Berry Farm. They have previously performed their unique show at Disneyland under the name Billy Hill and the Hillbillies and they performed for over 20 years and over 10,000 shows while there. Although the show... read full bio
Debbie Holloway is a speaker and real estate coach. She is the Head of Team coaching at Tom Ferry International as well as a senior coach. Holloway earned her BSC from the University of Louisville. From there, she went on to start working as a program manager and event coordinator before starting her work as a realtor for Paul Semonin... read full bio
Starsailor made their debut in 2001 when their song Fever made them the "greatest new band in Britain." James Walsh (vocals/guitar), James Stelfox (bass), and Ben Byrne (drums), all music majors at Wigan and Leigh Music College, created the group. Barry Westhead, a keyboardist, later joined and solidified their style. Initially, the band's second album was to be produced by Phil Spector.... read full bio
Cruise through this nostalgic journey with faithful renditions of the iconic smooth rock sounds of the mid 70s & 80s that defined a generation. Experience an unforgettable musical voyage at this Yacht Rock party—layered with lush harmonies and smooth grooves, The Yacht Rock Show performs classic hits from artists that shaped the genre, including Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins,... read full bio
"Andrew Busch is an expert in global currency, public policy, and finance. As a regular radio host and contributor to CNBC, Busch reports on difficult topics, making them digestible for the average consumer. Whether speaking about Washington, Wall Street, or personal finance, Busch is an excellent communicator. Busch’s extensive experience with reporting has allowed him to become a top influencer... read full bio
The renowned Second City comedy group is a shining example of adaptable showmanship, expertly and stylishly accommodating a variety of events. With a rich history that includes the creation of comedy greats like Bill Murray and Mike Myers, Second City continues to be dedicated to hand-selecting the best performers for their compelling shows. Each presentation is a meticulously crafted masterwork... read full bio
Chris Fowler is a sports broadcaster for ESPN, known best for his work on College GameDay for college football. For nearly thirty years, Fowler has been the primary studio host for college football. He replaced Brent Musburger as the play-by-play announcer for the Saturday Night Football series on ABC; he was also selected to announce a College Football Playoff Semifinal... read full bio
Coauthor Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner wrote the critically acclaimed and best-selling book The Leadership Challenge, which is currently in its sixth edition and has sold close to three million copies. He was the Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership at the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University before taking up his current position as a Fellow at the... read full bio
An expert on gender studies, Jennifer Finney Boylan is the first transgender American to be a published, best selling author. Her memoir, Shes Not There: A Life in Two Genders, depicts Boylans experience through her gender change. Boylan has authored fifteen books, consulted for Caitlyn Jenners I AM CAIT and Amazon series TRANSPARENT, and more. Prior to 2001, the author... read full bio
Valentin Brunel is an electronic music producer and DJ from France. He goes by the stage name, “Kungs”. Brunel’s interest in music began at a young age when his parents gifted him a djembe. He grew up listening to rock n’ roll classics with his father; this is something that has greatly influenced his music. During his teenage years, Brunel... read full bio
O.T. Genasis is a hip-hop artist from Long Beach, California. O.T. Genasis was influenced by his notorious surroundings; crime was prevalent in his neighborhood, and O.T. Genasis was swallowed by the lifestyle. After experiencing some family troubles and having to hustle to compensate, O.T. Genasis decided it was time to pursue his dream of making music. Inspired by legends like... read full bio
Steve Gatlin recalls how he and his brothers sang together in church and anywhere and anytime somebody would listen to us." Tammy Wynette made an appearance with younger brother Rudy and sister LaDonna in Lubbock and asked Steve to sing with them. Not long after that, Steve was packing and moving to Nashville to work for Tammy. Once he was... read full bio
