Unwritten Law is a Southern California band that has conquered adversity many times. Since their establishment in the mid-1990s, they have released five records across five different major labels and dealt with the changing and difficult music industry. Despite what label reps and industry insiders believed, Unwritten Law has continued to thrive through good and bad due to a strong... read full bio
As the name suggests, Wood & Wire is an acoustic band with a love for pure music played well on stringed instruments. Five years ago, the group exploded onto Austin’s bluegrass and old-time-music scene while quickly gaining a national fan base through appearances at notable festivals like Old Settlers Music Festival, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, ACL Festival, Rockygrass, IBMA World... read full bio
Currently residing in Los Angeles, Ayleen Valentine is an artist that writes and produces her own music. She incorporates aspects of rock, electronic, and singer-songwriter styles while adhering to her own distinct aural viewpoint, drawing inspiration from musicians such as Elliott Smith, Radiohead, and Imogen Heap. Her sensitive songwriting and genre-bending sound allow her songs to explore emotion. Ayleen's most... read full bio
Ross Shafer is a six time Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, author and tv producer. He has competed head-to-head with Johnny Carson and David Letterman. Ross started in a Seattle comedy club and went on to win the Showtime Comedy Competition. As a stand up comedian, Ross has opened for Dionne Warwick and Crystal Gayle and attained headliner status in clubs... read full bio
On stage, this first-generation Canadian born comic pokes fun of his life and pulls from his own experiences from growing up with his Italian/Catholic born parents, being the last of four children, the only son, a husband and to his latest endeavor, a father. Frank starred in his one-man show “Frank Spadone-The Best for Now” where he performed to sold... read full bio
Named one of Variety's ""10 Comics To Watch,"" Flula is a German DJ with over 70 million YouTube views, a devout online following, and sponsorships from a number of popular online culture outlets. Starting as a chart topping DJ in Germany before moving to Los Angeles CA, Flula boasts a diverse spectrum of talent as a musician, actor, comedian,... read full bio
The Aggrolites are more than a band they are a movement unto themselves. They carry a banner - one created with their own hands. This banner reads, “Dirty Reggae,” and represents their signature fusion of reggae, soul, grit and determination. On the road they educate with the thunder and punch of the reggae drums and bass, the ripping, soulful melodies... read full bio
At its core, TODDSPLANET is the dynamic 10-piece band that has groove, horns, male and female vocals with a stage presence that brings you into the moment and actually makes you feel like a part of the experience. Recently formed by Todd Morse (The Offspring, Juliette & the Licks and H2O) this one-of-a-kind hybrid cover band is making covers... read full bio
The Blakes are a Seattle, Washington-based band who have been playing gigs around the west coast for over fifteen years. The band started with brothers Garnet and Snow Keim, who originally wrote country music until they met their drummer Bob Husak in a local Seattle coffeehouse. The band put out a string of self-released EPs when living in Los Angeles,... read full bio
With a joint appointment in History and at Wagner, CNN Presidential historian Timothy Naftali is also a Clinical Associate Professor of History and Public Service at NYU. A native of Montreal and a graduate of Yale with a doctorate in history from Harvard, Naftali writes on national security and intelligence policy, international history and presidential history. Using Soviet-era documents, he... read full bio
Tony Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and theatre/film director, John Patrick Shanley is the author of over 23 plays. These have been translated and performed across the globe, including 80 productions in North America. His play Doubt: A Parable won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and four Tony Awards, including one for Best Play. Shanley also won three Academy Awards, including one... read full bio
Dan Bucatinsky is most popular for portraying James Novak in the Shonda Rhimes drama series Scandal, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Bucatinsky then starred in NBCs Marry Me, and the newly revived HBO series The Comeback, which he also executive produces. At the start of his career, he was... read full bio
Once in a generation we get the opportunity to spend time with and experience a person, who has not only faced enormous challenges during his life, but has harnessed his experience to develop an extraordinary talent to empower others. John Coutis is this person! Born with a severe disability that rendered his legs useless, John defied medical opinion by refusing... read full bio
Few sports capture the nations attention like college football. And few college football coaches have had as significant an impact than the legendary Michigan Wolverines coach, Bo Schembechler. While Bo passed away in 2006, his legacy continues to inspire through John Bacons Bos Lasting Lessons: The Legendary Coach Teachers the Timeless Fundamentals of Leadership. Each chapter offers Schembechlers unique take... read full bio
Angela Ruggiero is a Hockey Hall of Famer and four-time Olympian with the U.S. Womens Ice Hockey Team, winning a Bronze medal, two Silver medals and a Gold medal. Throughout her colorful sixteen-year career with the national team, she played in more games than any other man of woman in USA Hockey history. She competed in ten IIHF World Championships,... read full bio
Buster Douglas is a former professional boxer, who is most memorable for his remarkable upset of Mike Tyson on February 11, 1990 in Tokyo to win the undisputed heavyweight title. At the time, Tyson was undefeated, recognized as the best boxer in the world, and one of the most feared heavyweight champions in history due to his complete domination of... read full bio
Larry Coker’s legendary five years as head coach at the University of Miami began strong, with more games won in his first four seasons than any other Hurricanes head coach. With one of the most successful streaks in Miami football history, Coker was soon distinguished as one of college football’s elite coaches. He led the Hurricanes to a national championship,... read full bio
This talented and soulful singer-songwriter from Midland, Texas, expresses uncertainty and faith in a straightforward and relatable way through her writing. He blends and confounds genre boundaries, eschewing ecclesiastical rhetoric and disregarding musical blueprints. And he does this with the best of intentions, appreciating art for its ability to both set the scene for music and share a spiritual message. Like... read full bio
Frank Cronin is an Irish born and raised comedian, actor, writer, producer and ex-Irish army officer who first achieved national acclaim for his humorous adventure sketch videos on his YouTube channel 'GlowPunk.' Frank won the 'People's Choice Award' at the WAFF Awards in Ireland, in addition to an 'Honorary Headcase Award.' He was also nominated for an 'Outsider - Person... read full bio
Based out of Queens, NY, rapper Remy Banks is a member of the hip hop group World’s Fair, as well as the trio Children of the Night, with Nasty Nigel and Lansky Jones. He has released three mixtapes with Children of the Night, in addition to a collaborative mixtape with record producer Hannibal King, and a full-length studio album with... read full bio
