Queen Nation, formed in Southern California in 2004, is recognized as the #1 Queen tribute band in the U.S. They are celebrated for their authentic, fully-costumed, note-for-note re-creation of vintage Queen concerts, performing classics like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You." Frontman Gregory Finsley emulates Freddie Mercury. Accolades include induction into the California Music Hall of Fame and an appearance on AXS TV's World's Greatest Tribute Band.
R&B artist Tank has earned over six number-one hits and written for stars like Beyonce and Alicia Keys. Known for songs like Maybe I Deserve and Please Don't Go, his work includes the Grammy-nominated album Sex, Love & Pain. He also hosts the R&B Money Podcast and acts.
Formed in 1995, hard rock band Buckcherry are known for their 1999 self-titled debut featuring the hit Lit Up, and their platinum-certified 2006 album 15, which yielded the hits Crazy Bitch and Sorry. Anchored by singer Josh Todd, the group has released numerous albums.
Too Short is an influential West Coast rap star born in Los Angeles and raised in Oakland. Known for explicit street themes and sparse instrumentals, he released his gold major-label debut, Born to Mack, in 1988, followed by several platinum albums including Life Is Too Short.
American hard rock and heavy metal band Lynch Mob was formed in 1989 by guitarist George Lynch following the split of Dokken. Known for their blues-infused sound, they debuted with Wicked Sensation in 1990 and released albums including Smoke and Mirrors and Babylon.
Led Zepagain, formed in 1988 in Ventura, California, is a premier hard rock, blues, and folk rock tribute band celebrated for meticulously recreating Led Zeppelin's iconic sound and live performances. Endorsed by Jimmy Page and named "World's Greatest Tribute Band" by AXS TV, they boast millions of iTunes downloads. They have toured internationally and collaborated with Jason Bonham.
Grammy-winning conguero and bandleader Poncho Sanchez is a leading figure in Latin jazz. Born in Laredo, Texas, and raised near Los Angeles, he gained prominence joining Cal Tjader’s group in 1975. Sanchez has released numerous acclaimed albums, including Latin Soul and Chano y Dizzy!
Keiko Matsui is an internationally acclaimed Japanese pianist and composer known for her crossover mix of smooth jazz, fusion, and new age music. Emerging in the late 1980s, she has released numerous albums, including the chart-topping Sapphire.
Cleveland-born Marc Cohn crafts soulful, folk-piano pop/Americana; hit “Walking in Memphis” (#13) went platinum, won Best New Artist; worked w/Crosby, Nash, Raitt.
