The Surf City Allstars first met in the eighties, after Gary Grffin left the Beach Boys to become the Musical Director for Jan&Dean. Chris Farmer, Philip Bardowell, and David Logeman all joined Gary in the Jan&Dean band. Matt Jardine was already touring with the Beach Boys. One by one, the other Surf City Allstars were hired by Mike Love (original... read full bio
After being invited backstage by Dave Chappelle who had mistaken him for the real life Bon Jovi, Jason Morey realized he had to make something of this. Thus, Slippery When Wet was born, a tribute to Bon Jovi. They started in 2003 and have been playing regular shows ever since – and they’ve grown quite popular, consistently selling out venues.... read full bio
The reviews are in for Sunset Strip, one of the hottest 80s tribute bands out there. Sunset Strip hails from Rockford, Illinois, where they became the recipients of the Hall of Fame RAMI, or the Rockford Area Music Industry Award, five different times (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, all for “Best Tribute Band”). If you’re looking to celebrate the... read full bio
Steve Byrne's high energy, physical style of comedy makes him one of the hottest young comedians touring the country today. He was born to a Korean mother and an Irish father, which provides him with a wealth of material. His standup has been featured on NBC's The Tonight Show, ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live, CBS's The Late Late Show and BET's... read full bio
Nationally renowned broadcast journalist Susan Stamberg is Special Correspondent for NPR. She is the first woman to anchor a national nightly news program, has won every major award in broadcasting, and has been inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame and the Radio Hall of Fame. Stamberg spent 14 years as co-host of NPR's award-winning newsmagazine All Things Considered. Then,... read full bio
The enthusiastic and passionate fitness and diet guru Susan Powter is a self-help sensation, the star of infomercials and motivational seminars and the author of the bestseller Stop the Insanity! Susan Powter has been easily recognized by her high energy and white buzzcut hairstyle, and her in-your-face delivery won over fans who sympathized with her own personal success story. Susan... read full bio
Dr. Taylor is a Professor of Food Science & Technology in the Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Dr. Steve Taylor has written over 200 scientific articles, book chapters, encyclopedia articles, and other publications. He was recently identified by the Institute for Scientific Research as one of the most highly cited researchers in... read full bio
For singer-songwriter Steve Azar, making music is a compulsion. “I love playing now as much as I did the first time I ever performed,” says the man known for such top country hits as “I Don’t Have to Be Me (‘Til Monday)” and “Waitin’ on Joe.” “At the end of the day, I want to make music. I love to... read full bio
Flutist JAMES GALWAY is internationally regarded as both a matchless interpreter of the classical repertoire and a consummate entertainer whose charismatic appeal crosses all musical boundaries. His unique sound, superb musicianship, and dazzling virtuosity have made him one of the most respected and sought-after performing artists of our time. Through his extensive tours, numerous best-selling RCA Victor Red Seal and... read full bio
Sara Groves, a former high school teacher in her native Rosemont, MN, burst onto the gospel scene at the dawn of the new millennium with her fresh vocals and spiritual songwriting. Groves started writing songs when she was four years old. She describes her youth as being lonesome", and she wrote about deep issues while still in junior high school.... read full bio
Starfield is an acoustic pop/rock band comprised of brothers Tim and Jon Neufeld, John Andrews, and Shaun Huberts. Over the past four years they have recorded two independent albums (the first originally made as a demo in a friends basement) which have sold more then 20,000 units in Canada alone. Already receiving rave reviews from Christian and general market press... read full bio
Along with his brother Corey, Silkk The Shocker was signed as a teenager to No Limit Records, which was owned by his oldest brother, Percy Miller and rose to fame in the mid-late 1990s. He released his first record The Shocker in 1996 using the alias Silkk. He's the paternal uncle of rapper/actor Romeo.... read full bio
Steve Mikita was born with Werdnig-Hoffman Disease, a degenerative neuromuscular disorder. He entered life neurologically impaired, confined to a wheelchair and dependent on others for his daily needs. But Steve's mind and spirit were unimpaired. Mikita has served as an assistant attorney general since 1981. A revered motivational speaker, he also teaches law at BYU. In addition to his formal... read full bio
Sam Posey is one of the greats of American motor racing. Over 20 years, his career included drives in just about every single major category and event: from sportscars, Can-Am, Trans-Am, ICM, Formula A, USAC Indy Cars, IMSA and Formula 5000, to the Sebring 12hrs, Daytona 24hrs, Le Mans 24hrs, Indy 500 and even the Bathurst 1000. However, his career... read full bio
A three-time WNBA MVP, Sheryl Swoopes is one of the greatest women basketball players ever. She was the first player to be signed in the WNBA when it was created. Also a three-time Olympic gold medalist, Swoopes competed on her second USA World Championship Team in 2002, helping the U.S. bring back the gold medal from China. Frequently referred to... read full bio
Shayla Rivera demonstrates the unique ability to make people of all ages and backgrounds laugh. While she brings her Latin" heritage into her performances, her comedy is funny and crosses all barriers. Shayla co-starred in Comedy Central's "Comedy Rehab" along with her good friend Paul Rodriguez. Shayla graduated from Texas A & M University with a degree Aerospace Engineering and... read full bio
Symmetry Duo is a tribute band that consists of Samantha Johnson, who has previously been an America’s Got Talent finalist, and Jozef Bobula. Together, the duo perform music from genres such as pop, Latin, jazz and R&B. Bobula performs with his six-string bass as well as with looping pedals and various effects that can have them do covers of over... read full bio
The story of virtuoso guitarist Stanley Jordan's discovery and rise to international acclaim is legendary as is his revolutionary playing technique. Jordan, at 23 years of age, had recently graduated from Princeton University and was performing on the streets of New York City. He was dazzling passers-by with an absolutely incredible two-handed touch and tapping technique no one had... read full bio
Stephen Bishop is an acoustic performer and Grammy-nominated songwriter. He has written songs for artists such as Phil Collins, Eric Clapton and Barbara Streisand, as well as his own hits including: ""On and On"" ""It Might Be You"" ""Save It For A Rainy Day"" "" Separate Lives"" ""One More Night"" ""Somewhere In Between"" (theme from the movie China Syndrome) ""Only... read full bio
Steel Train is proof that music fans are alive and breathing and, more importantly still supporting live music. Spawning from a scene where taste changes like the tide, Steel Train has been on a steady upward climb for four years and was recently added to The Starting Lines tour. After releasing its second full-length via Drive Thru Records, Steel Train... read full bio
