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Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia), better known by her stage name Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, is an American Grammy Award winning rapper, singer, producer, actress and former member of the R&B group Sista. With sales of over seven million in the United States alone she is the only female rapper to have six albums certified platinum by the RIAA and has worked extensively as a producer for many other artists along with her childhood friend Timbaland.

Musical progression comes at its best when it’s real, raw, and passionate. That was just the case when Farewell Atlantis, formerly For The Love Of, frontman/screamer Andrew Carter approached lead guitarist Dave Barker in early 2009. It seemed Andrew had an epiphany while on a trip to Chicago after leaving his former band. Andrew had one image in mind, create good morale hardcore music to the fullest.

Aimee Mann was born in Richmond, Virginia, and attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, but dropped out to sing with her first punk rock band, the young snakes; the band released the EP Bark Along with the Young Snakes in 1982, and a compilation album was issued in 2004. In 1983, seeking a return to "sweetness and melody", she co-founded with Berklee classmate and boyfriend Michael Hausman the new wave band 'Til Tuesday, which achieved minor success in 1985 with its first album, Voices Carry.

Terry Garland is known internationally as a master slide and acoustic guitarist. The artist's impassioned songs, rare musical insight and depth make him one of the most innovative and praised contemporary blues and roots musicians. Terry's meticulous finger-picking and driving percussive foot-stomping unite with his vocal prowess to create an evocative, engaging transformation. Born in Johnson City, Tn., Terry's musical roots were pioneered by forefathers of the blues.