Poetic Veteran is a queer military veteran whose story is etched with resilience, identity, and expression. Serving during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era, she navigated a system that silenced parts of who she was—yet it never extinguished her voice. That voice found its first home in poetry at the age of 13, becoming both a refuge and a rebellion, a way to survive and speak truth to power.
Her military service, marked by discipline and courage, became a foundation for a deeper calling: to turn pain into purpose and silence into sound. As Poetic Veteran, she transforms lived experiences into verse, tackling themes of identity, trauma, healing, and hope with raw vulnerability and unapologetic pride.
With nearly two decades of advocacy in both veteran and LGBTQ+ communities, her work bridges worlds—military and civilian, masculine and feminine, past and future. Through poetry, music, and visual storytelling, she continues to carve out space for others to heal, speak, and exist authentically.
This is more than art. It’s survival. It’s legacy. It’s liberation.
Les Fradkin is a Producer and Composer. Midi Guitarist, 12 String Bassist and Guitarist, Multi Instrumentalist, and One Man Band. He creates Progressive Rock from his Starr Labs Ztar.
Les captured headlines as the Original Cast George Harrison in the mega-hit Broadway show "Beatlemania" in the 1970s and has played with The Ventures, enjoyed 16 #1 hits at mp3, Composed #1 hits for French Songstress Mireille Mathieu, Latin Pop icon Roberto Jordan, as well as Dutch Folk icons Saskia & Serge, and won several awards from Akademia as well as several other Indie Music Channel Awards, including 2016 Best Instrumental Recording. He is also a member of the Television Producers Music Production Hall Of Fame as a Composer and has also been named one of the Top 20 Guitar Synthesizer players of all time by Wikipedia.
He has played Mellotron, 12 and 6-string Guitar, Bass and Piano on dozens of Top 40 hit records throughout the early 1970's, and 1980's, scoring many US and UK chart placings throughout his career.
In 1976, Les was selected over thousands of other auditioning guitarists to appear in the original cast of the smash hit Broadway musical "Beatlemania" playing lead guitar and the part of "George Harrison" in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago. Running for two and a half years from May 1977 thru October 1979, every show (including over 1000 in New York alone) was sold out and the Beatlemania musicians quickly became celebrities with magazine cover stories ("Newsweek","Time", "People", "Rolling Stone") and many major television show appearances. With his guitar-playing in the international spotlight from the show, including appearances in the USA, Canada, The Caribbean and Europe, Fradkin developed a cult following that has avidly followed his career and made him a celebrity among guitar fans.
Les Pioneered the Midi Guitar throughout the 1980’s and as a result, was elected to the Television Producer’s Music Museum Hall Of Fame. He was also inducted into the Akademia Music Hall of Fame in 2023.
Les' unique approach with the Starr Labs Ztar Midi Guitar has seen release with several albums including “Mr. Midi Guitar”, “One Link Between Them”, “Baroque Rocks”, “Ticket To A Remix Universe” and “Suite For Ztar and Orchestra”. Les has gained various iTunes and Amazon Chart hits including "Canon In D", "Lift Off", and “Bach Rocks" and others. He is also a member of the Television Producers Music Production Hall Of Fame as a Composer and has also been named one of the Top 20 Guitar Synthesizer players of all time and one of the Top 8 Notable players of 12 String Bass by Wikipedia. "Sabre Dance", his tour de force instrumental is now a Top 5 Indie hit around the world!
Chas Got the Spins is an electrifying amalgamation of late 70s stadium rock sensibility, early 80s new wave textures, 90s DIY energy, and ambient poetry for the contemporary world.
Chas Got the Spins, currently based in Seattle, WA, is an electronic rock artist heralding the return of the apocalyptic stadium rock sound of the 70s and 80s that both preceded and warned us of the times we find ourselves in. The collective music of CGtS is a genre spawning musical statement about the life and times of the modern determined individual in the era of likes and follows. Chas Got the Spins is the moniker of Charlie Rice: the sole writer, performer, and producer in Chas Got the Spins. Chas Got the Spins is Seattle's only truly independent artist.
The Best Revenge, the latest full length release from Chas Got the Spins, merges 70s arena rock with 80s power pop. It's 90s DIY attitude is an electronic update on the grunge energy that once saturaded Seattle. The music is dripping in agonizing anolog screams and synthetic sonic dive bombs, and the album's accompanying lyrics are equally relentless in their desperation to shout out the message we all want to hear: our energy belongs in the streets and in the clubs, not suspended in virtual traps set by monied influencers.
Keeana’s Exotic Pop style is a combination of Pop, Afropop and Latin influence that brings integrity to her work, that is refreshing and full of exotic taste. Keeana Kee’s soulful vocal timbre is often compared to Sia, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.
Artist Biography
Keeana Kee is a New York based singer and a professional model.
Keeana was born in Latvia but moved to the UK as a teenager and began singing at events in London. Keeana quickly took to performing live with a cover band developing audience participation skills and around her own style of music. Inspired by her idols Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Beyonce Keeana realized a dream in 2016 by moving to the US, where she began working on her first records.
Keeana’s Exotic Pop style is a combination of Pop, Afropop and Latin influence that brings integrity to her work, that is refreshing and full of exotic taste.
Keeana Kee’s soulful vocal timbre is often compared to Sia, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez. Musically she began to learn a piano and a guitar to aid her journey into writing her own songs.
Keeana’s debut tropical reggae single "Coconut Rum and Coke" is a breezy reggae track that mimics the laid back vibe of its title, featuring Latin Grammy-winning producer Maffio. The accompanying video saw her as a member, passionate activist and a supporter of the LGBTQ community. Keeana Kee is not one to shy away from controversy, her music videos have touted her sexuality, while her most recent, the Afropop tribal percussion of “Sweet Heaven,” offers a veiled critique at this country’s increasingly harsh border policies.
The affirmative quality has always been a part of not just Keeana Kee’s music, but her life, an indomitable spirit that empowers others to be their true selves, even if it goes against others’ expectations.
Born and raised in East Orange, New Jersey, he was the second child born of eight children. Eugene started playing the guitar at the early age of 4. He later attended East Orange High School. His father, Roscoe Williams, was a member of the gospel group called the Williams Brothers. He noticed that Eugene had a special ability to play the guitar. Roscoe took Eugene to church on Sundays to perform.
During high school, Eugene began playing music with his brothers, as the band leader. As time progressed luck arrived in Eugene’s favor when he met Steve Washington a.k.a. The Fearless Leader, who was a member of the famous group Slave. Slave generated a hit song called Slide during the late 70’s. Additionally they went on to record; Walking Down The Street Watching Ladies.
Twelve years later, Eugene enrolled for his academic training at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. While pursuing his Associate degree at Berklee, Eugene traveled back home on weekends to perform at shows around local towns, with his brothers. They performed in Broadway theaters throughout New York City. During the 1980’s his father eventually became manager of the group and they traveled to New Zealand and Canada in pursuit of emulating their career, as performers.
During life in New York, Eugene met the owner of Clarence Music who recognized Eugene for his extraordinary talents, which then enveloped into recording sessions. Clarence Music prompted Eugene to embark on a solo career and he accepted under contract, a series of songs that would move him to the next level. Within a short period Eugene then released his first solo ‘Cruising with You’ that rose to the top ten in 2006, and sustained a period of 10 weeks on the international charts.
In 2004 Eugene embarked and was awarded a contract with both Carnival Cruise Lines and Holland Cruise Lines, as an entertainer. It was Eugene’s first global travel experience to see countries and locations that he earlier dreamed of visiting. Over 10 years, he went to countries such as; Canada, The Bahamas, Australia and New Zealand.
Having attained status as an international Singer, Songwriter, Jazz Guitarist and Composer, Eugene met Leroy Green who is the writer of the song Disco Inferno that was performed by the Tramps, an earlier emerging group during the 1980’s. Further adding to his ongoing interaction with famous individuals and groups within music, Kool & The Gang invited Eugene to become a writer for their material.
Eugene represents a developing generation of great singers, songwriters, performers and entertainers. He is inspired by the genius of The Beatles, AC/DC, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Michael Jackson, George Benson, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Wonder, who are all personal favorites of Eugene.
It's not every day that the music world and music lovers experience a talented sound as diverse as Eugene Williams.
Grackle is a Louisville, KY 7-piece ensemble consisting of Steve Katsikas (Keys/Vocals), Jeff Gard (Drums/Percussion), Mike Lankford (Bass), Myra Kean (Violin, Sax, Flute), Travis Carlisle (Cello), Jennifer Lauletta (Vocals), and Josh Parker (Guitar). The band released their third album, "All That Matters" on 11/23/2024 and has released two other albums to date. They have played nearly 50 shows in the region. Their style of music defies easy categorization, mainly due to the unique influence of the featured string players, extended compositions, and obvious chemistry of the players.
In a world where music is categorized, sub-categorized, and compared to current and past music, Grackle is an enigma. Elements of indie piano-rock fuse with classical, progressive rock, jazz, folk, and acoustic rock in unexpected ways. The Louisville, KY based band has been evolving since 2015, releasing their 3rd album, "All That Matters" in 2024. The 7-piece band features electric violin and electric cello, adding classicial flourishes, droney soundscapes, and ferocious sawing interludes to a band that is determined to be its own thing. Lyrically, the band's vocalist, Steve Katsikas finds inspiration in politics, conflict, peace, and loss, delivering plaintive ballads, angular anthems, and haunting missives. A work always in progress, Grackle continues to fly in irregular and interesting patterns, always in search of what is lost and what is found again.
JES is a name synonymous with determination, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to her craft. Hailing from New York City, this chart-topping, award-winning artist has carved out a remarkable career as a world-renowned singer, songwriter, and producer. Her soulful approach to alternative pop and electronic music has earned her accolades and recognition across the globe.
JES's journey in music is nothing short of extraordinary. With a career highlighted by awards from the prestigious International Dance Music Awards (Miami) and the International Songwriting Competition (Nashville), as well as three Grammy nominations, most recently in 2015 for her song "Hold On," JES has consistently pushed the boundaries since her breakthrough came with the legendary release of "As The Rush Comes" with Motorcycle. This track redefined electronic music and set the stage for her continued success.
Beyond her solo work, JES has collaborated with some of the biggest names in electronic music, including Tiesto, Kaskade, and BT, crafting hits that have resonated with audiences worldwide. Her global tours have spanned six continents, featuring landmark performances at major international events such as the Beijing Summer Olympics. JES's influence on the industry is further solidified by her songs topping the Billboard Most Played Songs of the Decade chart.
Been performing,writing songs,playing guitar,doing comedy for a long time. Frequent guest on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom show. Bunch of songs on youtube and tiktok, 8 albums of songs. Heywoodbanks.com
Rhio is a singer, actress and author, as well as an investigative reporter in the area of health. Rhio is of Hungarian-Cuban descent, raised in the US, but completely fluent in Spanish. She has appeared on many radio and television shows as a singer, as well as nightclubs through out the US. She has a very individual sound, and enjoys singing a variety of musical styles. She has been featured as a singer on many Radio and Television jingles. Rhio’s fan base is growing every day. Her new CD "A Rhio Good Thing" was released in 2018.
George A. Santino is a Seattle-area singer, writer and motivational speaker who is making the most of his second career by embracing his passion for performing and storytelling. Recently retired from a fulfilling career at Microsoft, George has left the rat race for the Rat Pack. Recently recording two new albums “Come Fly with Me,” a collection of crooner classics in George’s own unique style and The Magic Of Christmas a collection of all the old holiday favorites with a new modern vibe. This holiday CD also includes his first original single which is also called The Magic Of Christmas.
B-Bless is a 2x Emmy award winner and is co-signed by Snoop Dogg via featuring as the number one artist on Snoop's Underground Heat. If the movie " Coming to America" had a sequel, it would be based on this rapper's life.'
B-Bless was born and raised in Queens,NY and is a son of an African King. Hence naming his albums with Royal titles. Being a son of a King, B-Bless had tough to shoes to fill and has always been trying to find his own identity. B-Bless wants to prove everyone wrong about his decision about marching to the beat of his own drum, because music lives in his spirit!
Jamie Sparks, a Canadian R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist, is making waves in the music industry with his unique blend of soulful melodies and R&B rhythms. With a career that spans over two decades, Jamie has emerged as a promising face in the global music scene, captivating audiences with his heartfelt compositions and impeccable production skills.
Jamie’s musical journey began at a young age, deeply rooted in a family where music was a constant presence. By the age of ten, Jamie’s passion for sound and melody became evident, setting him on a path that would define his life. Despite facing numerous challenges along the way, Jamie's relentless perseverance and self-taught mastery of the bass guitar propelled him to the forefront of the industry.
Throughout his career, Jamie Sparks has not only showcased his talent as a performer but has also excelled behind the scenes as a music producer and recording mix engineer. His dedication to his craft is reflected in his numerous accolades, including a nomination for the prestigious Juno Awards for R&B/Soul Recording. Jamie has also won eight East Coast Music Awards, received the Montreal Jazz Festival Award of Excellence presented by McGill University, and garnered two African Nova Scotian Music Awards. His recognition extends
internationally with a nomination for WBLK 97.3 FM's Unsigned Hype International Artist of the Year.
Jamie has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Justin Bieber, Akon, Rihanna, Shaggy, and 112. His performances are known for their emotional depth and introspective nature, reflecting the personal trials he has faced, including the tragic loss of his son at the age of 22. This profound experience has infused his music with a soulful resonance, making his neo-soul grooves and easy-listening tracks a reflection of his innermost emotions.
Drawing inspiration from musical legends like D’Angelo, Seal, Dr. Dre, and Michael Jackson, Jamie Sparks has crafted a sound that is uniquely his own. His discography, which includes the critically acclaimed album "Fun Tonight," recorded at Daddy’s House Recording Studios in NYC, has been praised by both fans and critics alike.
Jamie’s music is available on all major streaming platforms, where he has garnered thousands of streams on Spotify. His work has also been featured in various television programs and films, including projects aired on Fox Network, UPN, CBS, Global TV, CTV, ESPN, BET, SHOWTIME, and VH1. Notable placements include tracks used in "One Crazy Christmas" and "You’re Nobody Til Somebody Kills You."
Currently, Jamie Sparks is focused on creating new music and promoting his latest R&B/Afro Pop single, "Are You The One." With more projects on the horizon, Jamie is poised to continue his ascent in the music world, leaving an indelible mark with his soulful artistry.
Campbell Hensley, an independent artist hailing from Richmond, VA, is making waves in the music scene with his unique sound and style. Influenced by iconic bands like the White Stripes and the Black Keys, Hensley brings a fresh perspective to the indie rock genre. With a focus on powerful lyrics and distinctive guitar work, his music stands out as a blend of bluesy rock and singer-songwriter sensibilities. As of today, on December 3rd, 2024, fans can look forward to his upcoming original single, "White Spades," set to release on January 6th, 2025.
You may recall Eric Gable from his popular R&B hits "Process of Elimination" and his Billboard #1 hit "Remember The First Time". After a hiatus, now Minister Eric Gable is back with a brand new inspirational song titled "In The Morning," which is released on The Gallery Entertainment/Orpheus Enterprises record labels.
Born in Rock Island Illinois. Raised mostly in the Phoenix area but more in the Glendale AZ area. Now live in Los Angeles. Learned to play guitar mainly from Stan Cole(Stanford Johnson); younger brother of Don Cole; Also Randy Pearce.
The Album Miscellaneous Masterpiece is a rarity that cannot be matched. These songs show that it is still possible to not only write but to create.
Anthony Cardella serves up sunny and sexy So-Cal rock with a twist of ska-punk, on his release of "10 Seconds to Love." This track blends exciting ska horns with an infectious funk-rock groove that's provided by crisp drums and percussive slap bass, resulting in a lively, high-octane sound. Cardella delivers compelling, hot-blooded lyrics with style and panache, backed by powerful brass riffs and crunchy guitar licks. Its amorous themes and ska-punk vibes make Anthony John Cardella's "10 Seconds to Love" an easy recommendation for almost any alternative pop/rock fan.
Anthony Cardella is an American singer songwriter from South California that got started late jumping from band to band in 2000-2005 deciding to take a long break after a bad recording deal. Popping up here and there through 2010, then vanishing until now after a serious auto accident threatened him ever singing again!
Love You From A Distance is a soulful, melodic, rock-infused Power Ballad featuring outstanding creative talent from various backgrounds, spanning across multiple genres (soul, rock, blues, pop, RnB, adult contemporary and more).
"Great Women of Soul" is a compilation album featuring various artists who have made significant contributions to soul music
. Released in 2003, the album includes iconic tracks by legendary female soul singers such as Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Supremes, Chaka Khan, Dionne Warwick, The Pointer Sisters, Jennifer Holliday, Etta James, Marilyn McCoo & The 5th Dimension, Della Reese, Martha Reeves, and Oleta Adams.
