Carolyn Wonderland is a blues singer, songwriter and musician. Wonderland's instrumental abilities include guitar, slide guitar, mandolin, trumpet and piano. She has been said to have the “soulful vocals of Janis Joplin & the guitar slinging skills of Stevie Ray”. Although primarily a blues artist, Wonderland likes to incorporate elements of country, swing, zydeco, surf, gospel, soul, and cumbia into... read full bio
Texas Country singer Brandon Rhyder released his first album in 2001, and several more in the coming years. His second album, Behind The Pine Curtain, was released in 2013. Brandon's stock continued to rise as a mainstay in the Texas music scene with his third release, 2005's Conviction. Brandon scored his first number one single on the Texas Country Music... read full bio
The Westbound Rangers use the common banjo, mandolin, guitar and upright bass, yet they have much more to offer than the traditional bluegrass band. While steeped in both bluegrass and old time traditions, their unique blend of roots music draws just as heavily from rock and country musical influences and spans the breadth of American music styles. Melding strong three... read full bio
With a powerful, unified sound that encompasses a cross-section of New Orleans styles, and a songbook of contagious, soul-drenched originals, Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen released their debut album, Moonburn, on Virgin Records in 1999. By then, Cleary had already won the praises of roots music aficionados the world over. With nods from the likes of Maria Muldaur... read full bio
Dan Cummins’ rise to stardom came when he caught the attention of Comedy Central and The Late Late Show talent booker simultaneously, whilst performing at the New Faces Showcase at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He went on to perform for Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and debut on network television with a spot on The Late... read full bio
ABsalute Gold - The Definitive ABBA Experience is a completely live re-creation of a live ABBA concert in the late 70's/early 80's. Each player is hand-picked for performance and personality on and off stage. The costumes are replicas of the most popular ABBA outfits, and ABBA details from around the world have been collected for authenticity. A 4 piece band... read full bio
Mark W. Chauppetta is a prominent and highly sought after investigator known for his tireless work ethic and relentless effort. He performs private investigations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and across New England. Author of Happens All the Time - Cheating In The Good Ol' USA, cheating husband investigations is one of his specialties. Mark brings to the speaker's platform his... read full bio
The 21 year-old who won the hearts of America on Foxs X Factor talent show, grabbed the microphone at the X Factor audition, Canty is ready to share his smooth tenor with the world on his upcoming debut album. At eleven years old, Marcus won second place with a rendition of Yolanda Adams Still I Rise, as he beat out... read full bio
Like many artists, Martha Wash has felt the ups and downs of the rollercoaster-like industry called music. From performing the unaccredited powerhouse vocals behind C+C Music Factory's classic Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" to seeing her debut solo single "Carry On" reach the #1 spot - in her own name - Martha has unquestionably made her mark in... read full bio
Alli Joseph has been telling stories since she invented Hooper, the narcoleptic diaper truck-driving dog who saved lives and was a prize-winning baker, when she was five. Today, Alli is a TV host, a producer of television shows, documentary films, and a published author. A Native New Yorker, Alli loves a good six-speed transmission and has been to racing school... read full bio
David Rosengarten is a culinary writer. He has recently ventured into TV and co-anchoring on the Food Network. He also was a host of Taste which was nominated in 1996 by the James Beard Foundation as Best National TV Cooking Show, and the New York Times recently praised Taste, noting that Mr. Rosengarten has reconceived the idea of what a... read full bio
Jason Michael Peter is a retired American football player. Peter was an All-American defensive tackle his senior year at the University of Nebraska and was taken in the first round (14th overall) by the Carolina Panthers in the 1998 NFL Draft. His career was shortened by a recurring and chronic neck stinger that forced him to retire after the 2001... read full bio
Bucky Dent played twelve years in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals. He had a lifetime batting average of .247 with 40 home runs, 169 doubles, 23 triples, 451 runs scored and 423 RBI’s in his major league career. He was a member of the two time New York... read full bio
As an athlete, former NFL Running Back Calvin Hill knows the importance of a healthy heart. He also knows the destruction a diseased heart can cause, having watched his father die of congestive heart failure at age 75. In 2005, Calvin partnered with Spotlight Health to promote a national campaign to promote awareness of symptoms associated with congestive heart failure... read full bio
John Thomas Howell (born April 28, 1978, in North Platte, Nebraska) is a former professional American football player. He played safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League. He played college football at Colorado State University. Howell attended Colorado State University on a football scholarship. Howell was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in... read full bio
Bobby Richardson is a former second baseman who played for the New York Yankees. He is the only World Series MVP ever to be selected from the losing team. He racked up 1,432 hits in his career, with a lifetime batting average of .266, 34 home runs and 390 RBIs. He won a Gold Glove at second base, while forming... read full bio
Mookie Wilson is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach. A switch hitter with excellent speed, his positive attitude and hustle immediately endeared him to a New York Mets fan base. He was enshrined in the New York Mets Hall of Fame. His most memorable play when he hit the ground ball that rolled through Bill Buckner's legs in... read full bio
Kris Benson is a former Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Benson, has supported several charities since beginning his professional career. After 9/11, he founded the non-profit organization Benson's Battalion, whose work then-Rep. The Battalion raised funds for emergency services in the wake of 9/11. They also made considerable contributions to the Red Cross and United Way for 9/11 relief. Benson... read full bio
Earl Boykins is a professional basketball player. Standing at 5 feet, 5 inches in height, he is the second shortest player in NBA history. Boykins played college basketball at Eastern Michigan University. He earned All-Mid-American Conference first-team honors in his junior and senior year. Boykins was second in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship in scoring, with an average... read full bio
Calvin Booth is a former professional basketball player. Calvin Booth attended Penn State University. He was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. He was a second team All-Big Ten Conference pick. He earned his Bachelor of Arts at Penn State. Booth was drafted by the Wizards. He has played for the Wizards, the Dallas Mavericks, the Seattle... read full bio
