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5/10/2024

Over the past 50 years, Chris’ signature work with a galaxy of A-List actors, models, athletes and musicians has helped them define their public image while establishing his reputation as one of the most respected photographers in the entertainment industry. Drawn to the excitement of music as a teenager growing up in Northern California, Chris began his career by shooting local rock shows for fun. He quickly graduated to headlining acts and, since moving to Los Angeles in the early 1980’s, has worked with a massive catalog of performers in the music and entertainment industry.

He has shot the best of the best in the music world including ground-breaking bands like Jane’s Addiction, Pearl Jam, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana, George Michael, Iggy Pop, No Doubt, Henry Rollins, Elvis Costello, Fiona Apple, Scott Weiland and Soundgarden. These images have regularly appeared in Rolling Stone, Spin, RayGun, Vibe, Musician as well as on the covers of more than 300 record albums and CDs.

Along with his significant commercial and editorial contributions as a music photographer, Chris’ portfolio also includes an equally impressive group of A-list actors from Johnny Depp to Dustin Hoffman, sports icons from Kobe Bryant to Wayne Gretzky, and television shows from American Idol to So You Think You Can Dance. His images have been in Entertainment Weekly, US, Stuff, Maxim, Premiere, British Elle and W.

In the last few years Chris has presented multiple exhibitions celebrating his iconic music photography. He started with Greatest Hits: Los Angeles and then followed up with GH: Martini Ranch, GH: George Michael, GH: Grunge, GH: Pearl Jam and GH: Michael Hutchence. He is currently working on his Greatest Hits documentary and expanding the exhibition worldwide.

His natural talent, versatility and tireless pursuit of artistic expression continue to grow no matter the medium. “Regardless of what I’ve been able to accomplish in the past, there are always new mountains to climb and new borders to cross,” Chris explains. “I’m excited by where I’m going and what lies ahead… by the journey as well as the destination.”

5/24/2024

Dariann Leigh is infatuating; all things to all people.

She is effervescent yet reserved, accessible and unobtainable, red carpet glam and camo in a tree stand. Combining big city beauty with small town humility, Dariann may take on many appearances, but one thing is for sure – she is resilient and wholeheartedly herself, making her a role model for the upcoming generation.​

From her one-stop town in Karlstad, MN (Population 713), Dariann captured the star power of the original women of country music from lyrics bleeding through static- filled radios and scratched CDs; even in the middle of nowhere, those melodies set the scene for a dream that would ultimately define the course of her entire life. She doesn’t just want to make music, she wants to write the soundtrack for hairbrush singers, dashboard drummers and air guitar players everywhere.​

“As a kid,” says Leigh, “I remember closing my eyes, plugging my headphones in and listening to tracks that ended up being the theme songs to my daydreams. I want to be that artist for someone else.”

6/7/2024

Gerald Everett Jones is a freelance writer who lives in Santa Monica, California. Preacher Stalls the Second Coming is his fourteenth novel.

In a new book by author Gerald Everett Jones, Preacher Stalls the Second Coming, a faith-healing evangelist is luring poor and homeless people to a religious retreat with promises of ample food, then encouraging them to prepare for the end of the world by starving themselves to death. But the preacher – Evan Wycliff - can’t ignore these unbelievable stories when a young woman from his church disappears inside the cult leader’s farm. What does he do to quash this mystery?

This is the latest in a series of Evan Wycliff books which have won 9 book awards, including Mystery Gold and Silver in the New York City Big Book Awards in the same year.

6/21/2024

Emerging pop-country singer-songwriter Malachi Gagnon is a small-town all-American 16-year-old who found his love for singing and songwriting where many of music’s biggest stars first discover their inner artist; the church worship band. Born and raised in a small town in New Hampshire, Malachi was raised on small-town values and credits his family and their encouragement for giving him the confidence to believe in himself before he ever played his first chord. “When I was 12 I sang out loud in front of my family for the first time at an impromptu living room family talent show” The next day Malachi’s dad took him to the music store and bought him his first Taylor guitar.

7/5/2024

Born of steel, fire, and black wind, J.V. Hilliard was raised as a highlander in the foothills of a once-great mountain chain on the confluence of the three mighty rivers that forged his realm’s wealth and power for generations.

Hilliard’s earliest education took place in his warrior uncle’s tower, where he learned his first words. His uncle helped him to learn the basics of life—and, most importantly, creative writing.

Hilliard’s training and education readied him to lift a quill that would scribe the tale of the realm of Warminster, filled with brave knights, harrowing adventure, and legendary struggles. He lives in the city of silver cups, hypocycloids, and golden triangles with his wife, a ranger of the diamond. They built their castle not far into the countryside, guarded by his own two horse hounds, Thor and MacLeod, and reside there to this day.

7/19/2024

"Yeehaw Pop" artist Chloe Styler brings a Gold Coast glam to the Music City scene. From Australia to Nashville, Chloe now finds herself gently pushing the barriers of country music with her distinct pop-country sound and making waves internationally.

​2023 was epic for Chloe, having independently released her EP ‘Side B’, earning a nomination for ‘Release of the Year’ at the Gold Coast Music Awards, playing to a sold-out crowd at her headline EP Launch and showcasing her talents on a global stage. The young star illuminated the Spotlight Stage at the prestigious CMA Fest and appeared at two Sounds Australia showcases in Nashville, including debuting inside the hallowed walls of The Bluebird Café as part of Americana Fest.

Since releasing her first project in 2017, Chloe has delivered multiple alluring singles that have earned her over 270,000 streams across all platforms, nominations at the Queensland Music Awards and Gold Coast Music Awards, and finalist status in the Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition. Chloe has graced festival stages such as Americana Fest (USA), Big Red Bash, CMA Fest (USA), Deni Ute Muster, Falls Festival Byron Bay, Groundwater Country Music Festival, Gympie Music Muster, and more. She has supported Australian country music legends such as Lee Kernaghan, Troy Cassar-Daley, and Fanny Lumsden, as well as international 80’s pop icons Tony Hadley (ex-Spandau Ballet) and the Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey at some of the most esteemed venues across Australia.

​Chloe Styler’s music is forward thinking and unique, and her new music pushes the boundaries that little bit further. This year will see Chloe release a slew of singles recorded at Station West Recording Studios and produced by Grammy-award winning engineer and producer, Luke Wooten (Brad Paisley/Dierks Bentley). These tunes are set to break new and exciting international ground for this quickly rising country star.

8/2/2024

Cat and Jennifer will be here to discuss their new book, “The Reinvented Detective” which explores the impact of these evolving technologies on how we solve mysteries. And how the evolution of these mechanics impacts the evolution of our traditional concept of the 'detective.'

8/16/2024

Dave Lebental, a seasoned LA musician, just released his much-anticipated album, ‘The Long Player’ on Friday, January 12, 2024. This uniquely diverse 11-track LP promises a tasteful blend of Rock, Blues, Americana, and Singer-Songwriter influences.

‘The Long Player’ is not just a musical journey; it’s a testament to resilience, dedication, and a love for the art that transcends time. The artist, who put his promising music career on hold to raise a family, returns after 27 years to a transformed musical landscape, creating an album that reflects his experiences, observations, and emotions.

8/30/2024

Matt Oakley

Born into a military family, Matt spent the first few years of his life moving up and down the East Coast, before heading to college in South Carolina where he started making music. Matt’s music finds a home between Modern Country, Country Rock, and Country-Pop. Utilizing acoustic and electric guitars in almost all of his songs, Matt puts a strong emphasis on storytelling, an element of song writing that was inspired by artists such as Riley Green, Cody Johnson, and Morgan Wallen.

We will be announcing more guests for Season 8. Stay Tuned.