Byron Kennedy, a former radio executive and music business professional, is now making a name for himself in the world of comedy. Born in Arizona, Kennedy was drawn to comedy from a young age, memorizing and performing routines from Smothers Brothers records at a party at the Elks Lodge with his brother. As an adult, Kennedy built a successful career... read full bio
Tom Becker and his band present Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver. Former member of the legendary folk group The New Christy Minstrels, Tom has also performed with Grammy winners, American Idol finalists and several music legends, including Gregg Allman, Ray Charles, Exile, Frankie Ford, The Kingston Trio, Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker and American... read full bio
Author, speaker, and retired basketball player Bob Love is all about overcoming adversity and persevering through struggles. Love began his basketball career playing in high school and college, playing for Morehouse High School and Southern University. Afterwards, he played for the Eastern Basketball League and averaged 25 points per game, earning him the EBL Rookie of the Year Award. He... read full bio
Bill Irwin, with his Seeing Eye dog Orient, is the only blind person to have completed the 2,168 mile Appalachian Trail. This amazing odyssey was the single most publicized human endeavor that year, and an inspiring example of overcoming the odds for all! Bill continues to inspire millions of persons each year as a much sought after motivational speaker. His... read full bio
Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is comprised of band members Kerry Alexander with the vocals & guitar, Chris Hoge on the drums and Noah Boswell playing bass. Kerry and Chris attended college together and began writing music to record multiple demos, which would later form their first EP, titled It Hurts.... read full bio
One of the most esteemed and influential groups in contemporary bluegrass, Blue Highway excels at every facet of the music, from instrumental dexterity to impeccable vocal interplay to literate, powerful songwriting. Each member of the group is at the forefront of their respective roles, appearing on innumerable projects as sidemen, songwriters, and solo artists. Blue Highway is five egos merged... read full bio
The Bottle Rockets have been performing for nearly three decades. Their creation helped lay out a subgenre of music, shaped by rock and roll, roots rock, and poetry. Alongside Uncle Tupelo, the Jayhawks, Blue Mountain, and Whiskeytown, the Bottle Rockets made a name for themselves. The band, comprised of members John Horton, Mark Ortmann, Brian Henneman, and Keith Voegle, is... read full bio
Bette MacDonald is a Canadian comedian, actress, Gemini Award winner, and writer, best known for her role as Trudy Walsh in the series Mr. D. She has also been a host of the CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and a headliner and host of The Ha!ifax Comedy Fest. MacDonald has appeared in series such as, The Bette Show, Lexx, Made in... read full bio
Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters is an American doo-wop and RnB vocal group that has been entertaining audiences for over half a century. Founded in the 1950s, the group has gone through several iterations, but has always maintained a commitment to delivering high-quality, soulful performances that showcase their unique sound. Bill Pinkney, the founder of the Original Drifters, began his career as... read full bio
The BackBeat Beatles Tribute Show recreates the excitement and thrill of seeing the greatest rock and roll legends of all time. From exact replicas of classic Beatles suits: made to order and authentic Beatle boots, to wigs/hair-cuts and exact replicas of the Beatles instruments, The BackBeats has painstakingly recreated the aura and sound of the most famous musical group in... read full bio
One of today's most innovative ventriloquists. His flawless technique has been raised by reviewers and peers alike. His act stresses originality and clever approaches to his art whether he's spoofing a soap opera,thinking out loud,or working with unique characters. Brad is the definate crowd pleaser. The ranting of a mad child Not at all. These are the words of... read full bio
Boom Forest is the creation of John Paul Roneys, a Nashville songwriter and contemporary, alternative advocate. Through his music, drawing inspiration from Bob Dylan, Kid A, and the Southern Baptist choir, the artist creates his own traditional sound. Boom Forest aspires to build authentic human connections with audiences across the nation. He has toured the nation without technology, practicing the... read full bio
Billee Howard is a CEO and Founder of Brandthropologie. A specialist in brand purpose, CMO topics, and economy, Howard shares her experiences with organizations worldwide to drive sales and optimize business outcomes. Her strategies include data-driven storytelling, developing company purpose, and finding your brands voice. She authored the acclaimed book WE-Commerce, which was a study on the new global economy... read full bio
Some call him the Funny Doctor. Some call him the Phunny Physician TM. Still others call him Ethyl. To most, though, hes known as The Healthy Humorist. Hes Brad Nieder, M.D., a hilarious doctor, speaker and comedian who entertains, inspires and enlightens audiences across the country with his unique blend of healthcare humor and wellness advice.... read full bio
Touring for close to a decade, Beatlemania Now has become the premier multi-media Beatles tribute show in America today. Incorporating 5 costume changes, featuring over 150 Big screen images and performing over 35 songs in a two-hour extravaganza, Beatlemania Now chronologically traces the Beatles career from their 1964 U.S. debut explosion on the The Ed Sullivan Show, to the finale... read full bio
Former CNN Headline News Anchor and cancer survivor, Bob Losure eclipsed the milestone of more than 200 emcee and keynote speaking appearances, hosting the Edison Electric Institute Convention in Toronto, and KioskCom Awards presentation in Las Vegas. Bob is author of Five Seconds To Air", detailing his successful fight against testicular cancer and how it led him to anchor at... read full bio
A dreamer, visionary, and grassroots realist, Ms. Avery combines activism and social responsibility by developing a national forum for the exploration of health issues of African-American women. By gathering and documenting African-American women's health experiences she is providing a supportive atmosphere for African-American women. Prior to her entry into the health care arena, Ms. Avery taught special education to emotionally... read full bio
Barbara McAlister is an internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Native American opera singer from Muskogee, Oklahoma. She won the Loren Zachary Competition in Los Angeles, California, which launched her career. She has since performed in the opera houses of Passau, Koblenz, Bremerhaven, and most notably Flensburg, where she was engaged for a decade. She has given solo performances at Carnegie Hall, Alice... read full bio
Big Brother and the Holding Company is a rock band that formed in San Francisco, CA in 1965 as part of the same psychedelic music scene that produced the Grateful Dead, Quicksilver Messenger Service and Jefferson Airplane. They are best known as the band that featured Janis Joplin as their lead singer. Their album Cheap Thrills is considered one of... read full bio
A silver medalist in the slalom at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Billy Kidd was the first American man to earn an Olympic medal in alpine skiing. Both Kidd and Heuga were just 20 years old at the time. Kidd also took third in the combined, then a non-medal event in the Olympics. He finished 8th in the giant... read full bio
