Debuting in March 1994, Smuin Ballet has quickly established itself as one of this countrys most entertaining, original ballet troupes (Dance Magazine). Indeed, few names in dance are as widely known and recognized as that of Michael Smuin: at the heart of the company is Mr. Smuins singular ability to create pieces which merged the diverse vocabularies of classical ballet... read full bio
Formed during the height of New York City's post-punk revival in 2003, the Bravery took equal influence from dance music and stylish indie rock. Comprising Sam Endicott (vocals/guitar), John Conway (keyboards), Anthony Burulcich (drums), Michael Zakarin (guitar), and Mike H. (bass), the band got its start in early 2003, several years after Vassar College classmates Conway and Endicott (formerly of... read full bio
Rob Schneider is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director. A stand-up comic and veteran of the NBC sketch-comedy series Saturday Night Live, Schneider went on to a career in feature films. He is well known for his longtime relationship with Adam Sandler and Sandlers production company, Happy Madison, and has starred in several Happy Madison projects, including Bedtime Stories,... read full bio
American jazz musician, performer, songwriter, and producer Cassandra Wilson was born in Jackson, Mississippi. blues, country, and folk music into her repertoire, earning her the distinction of being called "a singer blessed with an unmistakable timbre and attack who has expanded the playing field" by reviewer Gary Giddins. She started playing the piano at age six, the guitar at age twelve,... read full bio
The Presidents of the United States of America, commonly referred to as simply The Presidents or PUSA is a Grammy-nominated American alternative rock band. The band formed in Seattle, USA, in 1993. The three-piece currently comprises vocalist and “basitarist” Chris Ballew, drummer and vocalist Jason Finn and “guitbassist”/vocalist Andrew McKeag. Long time “guitbassist” and vocalist Dave Dederer departed the band... read full bio
Marco Andretti is an American auto racing driver who drives the number 98 car for Andretti Herta Autosport in the IndyCar Series. He is the third generation of the famous Andretti racing family. Marco is the son of IndyCar champion Michael Andretti and his grandfather is Italian American racing driver Mario Andretti, who raced for a whopping 40 years and... read full bio
It's been over a quarter century since John Anderson changed country music the first time. That was back in the '80s when that jaw-dropping country voice combined with huge hits like ""Wild And Blue"" and ""Swingin'"" to pave the way for the decade's neo-traditional movement. In the early '90s, he did it again with Seminole Wind, a bona fide classic... read full bio
The 8-time CCMA Entertainer of the Year has also taken home the CCMA Female Vocalist of the Year award five times. She has made her mark on radio with more than twenty singles, including six Number Ones in Canada and the USA hits such as such as Better Things To Do, Poor Poor Pitiful Me, Girls Lie Too, and I... read full bio
Crash Test Dummies are an alternative rock band which formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1989. They are best known for their 1993 international pop hit Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm. Up to 1999 the band has consisted of Brad Roberts (vocals, guitar), Ellen Reid (keyboards, vocals), Benjamin Darvill (guitar, mandolin), Dan Roberts (bass) and Mitch Dorge (drums). Nowadays Crash Test... read full bio
Sunshine seemed to be the forecast as Nichols exploded into country music with two multi-week No. 1 singles from his debut album. “The Impossible” and “Brokenheartsville” quickly pushed album sales to gold and beyond, garnered four Grammy nominations, landed him on major tours and put his face in front of millions on national television. As “The Impossible” was taking off,... read full bio
Blue October isn’t just your average, everyday rock band from Texas. The group was formed in Houston in the late ‘90s by lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Justin Furstenfeld, his brother, drummer Jeremy, multi-instrumentalist Ryan Delahoussaye, later joined by guitarist/vocalist CB Hudson and bassist Matt Noveskey. The group’s epic live shows and exploration of subjects like mental depression, drug use, love, betrayal, forgiveness... read full bio
Charlotte Church has garnered worldwide acclaim for offering audiences something completely unique. It’s a quality that comes across not only in the dynamics and diversity of her repertoire — which includes Broadway musicals, opera, chamber music, Gaelic airs and pop songs — but in the captivating charm and poise of this Welsh singing sensation. With International record sales topping 10... read full bio
Paul Rodriguez, comedian, producer, and director is not only one of the most well-known stand-up comedians in the country, but the only successful one thus far who is bilingual. This is one of his greatest advantages and appeals. Paul Rodriguez career as an actor and comedian spans more than two decades performing to over a million concert goers and includes... read full bio
Billy Gardell is known for playing police officer Mike Biggs opposite Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) on the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly since its premier. He began his career in stand up comedy and has been carving a place for himself in the comedy world since 1989. Since his stand up career launched him into television and film, he has held... read full bio
JabbaWockeez is an all-male modern dance/hip hop crew from San Diego, California who won the first season of the reality dance competition America's Best Dance Crew. Since winning, the group has gained greater exposure by appearing in various music videos and commercials, touring internationally, and performing with Shaquille O' Neal at the NBA All-Star Game. Major campaigns they have appeared... read full bio
Queensryche is a heavy metal band, who has released 14 studio albums and continues to record. Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide, and received worldwide acclaim for their album Operation: Mindcrime. The band has earned three Grammy Award nominations for the songs ""I Don't Believe in Love"" and ""Silent Lucidity"". Queensryche has been one of the most distinctive... read full bio
As the stage name of rapper and producer Kyle Setch, a native of North Queensland who now resides in Melbourne, Lithe combines elements of hip-hop, R&B, trap, and soul into dark, futuristic soundscapes that have captured the attention of the Australian underground since his rise to prominence in the late 2010s. Opportunities to collaborate increased along with his popularity in... read full bio
Marc Cohn is an American folk rock singer-songwriter and musician from Cleveland, Ohio. Cohn sings, and also plays the guitar and keyboard. He is best known for his song “Walking in Memphis” and has won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist and has also been nominated for two other Grammy Awards. Cohn has released nine albums over the years,... read full bio
Nick Swardson is known for being a triple threat: comedian, actor, and writer/producer. This comedic genius began his craft at the age of 16 in his high school’s improving comedy club. At age 18, Nick began stand-up comedy by attending open mic nights at a comedy club called Acme Comedy Co. in Minneapolis. In addition to his stand-up career,... read full bio
David Sanborn has been playing the saxophone since before he was in high school and has worked in many musical genres. David is thought to be one of the greatest saxophone players of all-time the world over. His solo blends of jazz with instrumental pop and R&B has inspired countless other musicians. David earned his first Grammy Award in... read full bio
