John Hume is a former Northern Irish politician from Derry, founding member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party and co-recipient of the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize, with David Trimble. He was the second leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party SDLP, a position he held from 1979 until 2001. He has served as a Member of the European... read full bio
"Patsy Gallant was born in New Brunswick, Canada, and first performed with her sisters at local fairs. The Gallant Sisters also appeared on radio and TV, but Patsy left for a solo career. She sang in English and French, releasing singles throughout the late '60s and '70s, but focused on commercial jingles. 1972's ‘Upon My Own,’ was her debut album.... read full bio
Glen Phillips is a songwriter, lyricist, singer and guitarist best known as the singer and songwriter of 1990s alternative rock group Toad the Wet Sprocket. Toad the Wet Sprocket signed with Columbia Records and disbanded after recording six albums and playing many major tours. Following the breakup of Toad, Phillips released his first solo album, Abulum. This was followed up... read full bio
Sweet are a British rock band that were most popular in the 1970s. They are best known for their hits, The Ballroom Blitz, Block Buster!, Hell Raiser, Teenage Rampage, Turn It Down, Fox on the Run, Little Willy, and Love is Like Oxygen. The band has released nine studio albums with their most popular being their third, Desolation Boulevard. Currently,... read full bio
Backyard barbecues, front porch jams, old-fashioned family values and hard-partying rock n' roll is the name of the game for Saving Abel. The eponymous record spawned the platinum single Addicted and the follow up barn-burners, Drowning and the emotional 18 Days. Their second album, Miss America, topped the Hard Rock chart and imprinted the hearts and minds of radio listeners... read full bio
The Sklar Brothers have been entertaining audiences for years with their gift of comedic gab. They are a set of identical twin comedians, who often set one another up for punchlines in a quirky and sometimes rapid-fire manner. The Sklar twins moved from St. Louis to New York and honed their unique tag team style, grabbing the attention of MTVs... read full bio
Doug Benson has his own documentary called Super High Me, based on a joke from his standup act. How does a little show called NBCs Last Comic Standing grab you Fact: he finished top six in the fifth season, no big deal. Doug has been a series regular on VH-1s Best Week Ever. He has also made appearances on Jimmy... read full bio
Australian guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson has spent the last several years touring North America, playing festivals and headlining clubs. Having also played China, Japan, Europe and Australia, Robinson has been able to define himself as a budding world visionary. He walks a tightrope between the instrumental music that’s put him in the spotlight and a unique fusion of vocally based... read full bio
Singer-songwriter-producer A'ngela Winbush has been a top recording artist and performer for nearly 30 years. From her time as part of the duo ""Rene and A'ngela"" with hits like ""I'll Be Good"" and ""Your Smile"" to her solo singing career (""Angel,"" ""Treat U Rite,"" ""Run to Me"") and songwriting accomplishments (most notably Stephanie Mills' ""I've Learned to Respect the Power... read full bio
Headed by front man Tim Pagnotta, Sugarcult is best known for their album Start Static" and "Palm Trees and Power Lines." Their songs "Stuck in America," "Bouncing off the walls" and "Memory" have all been billboard hits. Their song, "Lights Out", reached No. 64 on the charts. Its single "Do It Alone" reached No. 40 on the modern... read full bio
Blitzen Trapper is an experimental rock/folk sextet which formed in Portland, Oregon, United States in 2000. The band consists of Eric Earley (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Erik Menteer (guitar, keyboards), Marty Marquis (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Michael Van Pelt (bass), Drew Laughery (keyboards) and Brian Koch (drums, vocals). In various combinations and guises, the group had already played a long time together... read full bio
Once upon a time, five years ago in fact, a Virginia building contractor named Kenny packed up his things and headed to Nashville to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter. True to his nature, the craftsman immediately began hammering away at music-making as if it were a job, getting up early each day to write. He eventually penned hundreds of... read full bio
After being encouraged by former manager Tim Simms, White auditioned for American Idol in Philadelphia, where she sang Like a Star" and received a positive review from all the judges. During the Hollywood week, White performed "Beautiful" by Carole King, accompanying herself on piano. After that performance, judges were quick to point out that Brooke reminded them of a young... read full bio
Melinda Doolittle is an American singer who finished in 3rd place on the sixth season of American Idol. Doolittle first auditioned for American Idol in Memphis, Tennessee. She sang the song For Once in My Life", which was popularized by Stevie Wonder, one of her favorite artists. This former backup singer was visibly scared to step into the spotlight. But... read full bio
For fifty years, Del McCourys music has defined authenticity for hard core bluegrass fans, as well as, a growing number of fans only vaguely familiar with the genre. To keep the purity that you need to do this kind of music, and the drive and the energy takes a special kind of guy, said fan Elvis Costello. And even as... read full bio
Susan Anton is one of the world's most versatile performers; well known to television, theater, film and nightclub audiences internationally. Susan Anton completed her first solo headlining cabaret engagement in New York as well as a headlining engagement at Caesar's Palace in Atlantic City and at Harrah's Hotel in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Susan Anton has an album that was produced... read full bio
Tito Puente Jr. is a remarkable Latin artist. His music is a mixture of Pop Latin Jazz and Dance. As Tito calls it, Latin dance, a new explosion of authentic music created from the streets"! Tito was born and raised in New York. His love for music was an inspiration by his father, "El Rey", and his first instrument was... read full bio
As a member of the Bee Gees, Robin Gibb has made an indelible mark on five decades of popular music. The Bee Gees recording career is phenomenal and the brothers Gibb have long since taken their place amongst the true legends of pop. Robins ethereal voice has been a trademark of many Bee Gees recordings, but he also moulded his... read full bio
American singer, songwriter, and actress, Anna Margaret Collins, is a versatile star that is just beginning her career. Born and raised in Louisiana, Anna grew up with a supportive family who would travel to New Orleans on weekends for auditions and acting classes. During one of her auditions, Margaret was scouted and recruited to move to Los Angeles.... read full bio
