Tallent stumbled into the live music scene in 2006, planning to work temporarily at Asheville N.C's historic event/concert venue, The Orange Peel, between jobs.
One of our classic acts and a household name is K'Naan, also known as Keinan Abdi Warsame. Originally from Somali, he moved to Canada in 1991 to escape his home country during civil unrest.
Originally formed in Albuquerque, New Mexico as a side project to James Mercer's band Flake Music back in 1996, The Shins have gone on to become one of indie-rock's definitive acts.
Given his lengthy record of accomplishments — working with Tommy James; rocking with Alive N Kickin' and Brooklyn Dreams; writing hit songs for Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, and Dolly Parton, to name just a few — you might expect Bruce Sudano to take his work very seriously.
Pennsylvania natives Elizabeth "Lzzy" (yes, the missing "i" is intentional) Hale (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, and piano) and her brother Arejay Hale (drums) have been making music together for over two decades.
In September 2004, Bryan Adams released his tenth studio album, aptly named Room Service: he cut all of the vocals and overdubs in hotel rooms he occupied during his 2002-2003 world tour.