CHRISTOPHER RIVAS

Christopher Rivas is a 2018 Ariane De Rothschild fellow for Social Entrepreneurship. He’s a two-time Moth winner,  published writer, actor (GLOW, Grey’s Anatomy, For The People, SEAL Team, Shameless, Rizzoli & Isles, 2 Broke Girls, and more), social activist, educator, and speaker. 

Human narratives are his single greatest passion, and his mission is to create and share powerful stories that move us forward, blend boundaries, and encourage dialogue. As a speaker and facilitator he has worked with organizations all over the world using the power of storytelling to craft messages that inspire and set us free. He’s developed and facilitated storytelling workshops for The WWE, United Nations High Commission for Refugees, Safe Place for Youth, LAMP on Skid Row, The Museum of Broken Relationships, The Skirball Cultural Center, UCLA, CalArts, Upworthy, and content for SoulPancake to name a few.

He’s currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Expressive Arts for Global Health & Peace Building from The European Graduate School.

SANDY STEWART and BRIAN STEWART

The parents of filmmaker Rob Stewart, Sandy and Brian Stewart acted as Executive Producers on Rob’s first two films, Sharkwater (2007) and Revolution (2013) and most recently worked with a team to guide and complete his final film, Sharkwater Extinction.  In partnership with United Conservationists and Fin Free, two foundations founded by Rob, the Stewarts will continue to complete the many projects Rob had in development at the time of his death.

The Stewarts are also the  co-founders of the Tribute Entertainment Media Group of companies.  From Tribute Magazine, a publication first distributed in theatres across Canada, the franchise has expanded to a roster of online media content products, including showtimes (com), frontrowcentre (com), and Canada’s largest independent movie website. tribute (ca).

With a long history of working with movie producers, movie stars and industry insiders in both Canada and LA, Tribute has produced entertaining content for over 35 years.  Tribute is a leader in creating and executing award winning marketing and promotional opportunities for theatrical motion pictures.

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SINGER-SONGWRITER-GUITARIST

for Britain's most successful international progressive folk-rock band

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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS

Strawbs are Britain's most successful international progressive folk-rock band. They are mentioned in the same breath as progressive rock bands Yes, King Crimson and The Moody Blues. Strawbs have a devoted fan base that continues to grow on the strength of their incredible live performances together with their classic albums over the years including "Grave New World", "Bursting at the Seams", "Hero & Heroine" and "Ghosts." The band has achieved sales of over three million albums, seven consecutive Strawbs albums have featured in the US Billboard Top 200 albums.

Many top musicians have featured in the Strawbs line up over the years, including Sonjia Kristina, Blue Weaver, Don Airey and as well as Rick Wakeman , both his classically trained sons Adam and Oliver have been featured, a certain compliment to the band's talent. After several years of touring in both acoustic and electric lineups, in 2017 Strawbs released "The Ferryman's Curse", their first studio album of original material in eight years. The album returned to the album charts and garnered rave reviews worldwide!

The current Strawbs line-up comprises David Cousins, lead guitarist Dave Lambert, bass player Chas Cronk, and drummer Tony Fernandez, who recorded and toured together in the 1970s. They are joined by keyboard and guitar virtuoso Dave Bainbridge of Iona - a band who created a mystical blend of rock, folk, Celtic and ambient music - a perfect match for Strawbs.

British rock legends Strawbs will mark their 50th anniversary with a three-day event filled with exclusive musical performances that feature the band’s current line-up, special guests and many of the artists that have contributed to the band’s sound over its five-decade history.

The event will take place at The Strand Theater in Lakewood, New Jersey from April 26 through April 28, 2019 and will be hosted by Strawbs founding member David Cousins, along with long serving band mates Chas Cronk, Dave Lambert, Tony Fernandez and the band’s latest addition, Dave Bainbridge. Featuring special guests Tony Visconti, Annie Haslam, Larry Fast and others! Weekend celebration of the first album release by seminal British band.

STRAWBS (Present) David Cousins (1968 - present)  Dave Lambert (1972 - present) Chas Cronk (1973 - present)Tony Fernandez (1978 - present) Dave Bainbridge (2016 - present)

Michael Steele is an American conservative political commentator and former chairman of the Republican National Committee (2009-2011). He was the first African-American to serve in that capacity. Steele served as the lieutenant governor of Maryland (2003-2007). He was the first African-American elected to statewide office in Maryland. As lieutenant governor, Steele chaired the Minority Business Enterprise task force, actively promoting an expansion of affirmative action in the corporate world. 



Mr. Steele’s ability as a communicator and commentator has been showcased through his current role as a political analyst for MSNBC. He has appeared on Meet the Press, Face the Nation, HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Comedy Central's The Colbert Report and The Daily Show. In addition to his work in television, Mr. Steele can be heard each week on his radio program 'Steele & Ungar' on the POTUS Channel on SiriusXM.



He is the author of 'RIGHT NOW: A 12-Step Program for Defeating the Obama Agenda', which is a call to arms for grassroots America and co-author of 'The Recovering Politician’s Twelve Step Program to Survive Crisis'.

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SINGER-SONGWRITER-MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST

FOR CLASSIC ROCKER'S

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GRAHAM CHATS ABOUT NEW ALBUM AND TOUR

Graham Russell & Russell Hitchcock met on May 12, 1975, the first day of rehearsals for “Jesus Christ Superstar” in Sydney, Australia; they became instant friends with their common love for The Beatles and, of course, singing.

After the shows’ performances at 10:30, they would play pizza parlors, coffee bars and night clubs with just one guitar and two voices. They quickly gained a reputation for great harmonies and for original songs that Graham was constantly writing. They made a demo on a cassette of two songs, “Love and Other Bruises” and “If You Knew Me” and took it to every record company in Sydney. Everyone turned it down but one — CBS Records — who admired their unique style.

They made a single in one afternoon and it shot to number one on the national charts. Air Supply was born! That same year, they opened for Rod Stewart across Australia and then throughout the U.S. and Canada playing all of the famous huge venues before Rod would take the stage. They found new fans but did not break the U.S. market.

Back in Australia they had to start again and made a record called Life Support. On this record were some treasures of songs, including “Lost in Love” which went Top 10 in Australia and somehow found its way to music industry executive Clive Davis in New York.

Clive immediately signed Air Supply to Arista Records and in 1980, “Lost in Love” became the fastest selling single in the world, leaping to the top of all of the charts. Now Air Supply was on their way. The second single was “All Out of Love,” and that went up the charts even quicker.

Seven top-five singles later, Air Supply at that time had equaled The Beatles’ run of consecutive top five singles. The albums Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now & Forever, and The Greatest Hits sold in excess of 20 million copies. “Lost in Love” was named Song of the Year in 1980, and, with the other singles, sold more than 10 million copies.

The trademark sound of Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor voice and Graham Russell’s simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply.

However, it is the live shows that always hold audience’s captive around the world. “Lost in Love”, “All Out of Love”, “The One That You Love”, “Sweet Dreams”, and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” have each achieved multi-million plays on the radio.

For more information about Graham Russell and Air Supply visit

TOUR DATES 2019

2/22 THE VINE AT DEL LAGO Waterloo, NY

2/24 CENTRO DE BELLAS ARTES LUIS A. FERRE San Juan, Puerto Rico

3/1 BLUE GATE THEATRE Shipshewana, IN

Sat 03/02/2019 Air Supply MGM Grand Detroit Detroit, MI

Sun 03/03/2019 Air Supply Genesee Theatre Waukegan, IL

Fri 03/15/2019 Air Supply Cache Creek Casino Resort Brooks, CA

Sat 03/16/2019 Air Supply Cache Creek Casino Resort Brooks, CA

Fri 03/22/2019 Air Supply Sands Bethlehem Event Center Bethlehem, PA

Sat 03/23/2019 Air Supply Bergen Performing Arts Ctr. Englewood, NJ

Fri 03/29/2019 Air Supply The Cabot Beverly, MA

Fri 04/05/2019 Air Supply Saban Theatre Beverly Hills, CA

Sat 04/06/2019 Air Supply Nugget Casino Resort Sparks, NV

Fri 04/12/2019 Air Supply Wilson Center Wilmington, NC

Thu 05/02/2019 Air Supply Thalia Mara Hall Jackson, MS

Fri 05/24/2019 Air Supply The Orleans Hotel & Casino Showroom Las Vegas, NV

Sat 05/25/2019 Air Supply The Orleans Hotel & Casino Showroom Las Vegas, NV

Sun 05/26/2019 Air Supply The Orleans Hotel & Casino Showroom Las Vegas, NV

Sun 07/28/2019 Air Supply Cain Park Cleveland Heights, OH

Sat 08/17/2019 Air Supply Libbey Bowl Ojai, CA

Thu 10/24/2019 Air Supply Thalia Mara Hall Jackson, MS

Featured on FOX, ABC, CBS and NBC television for her bestselling books “Take Your Power Back Now” and “From Bankrupt to $900 a Day Selling Mops,” Vanessa is passionate and effective when coaching. She inspires entrepreneurs to skyrocket their confidence and generate high volume cash flow with solid sales attraction systems and MINDSET mastery tools that bring prosperity and greater purpose.Vanessa’s company, Take Your Power Back Now, exists to help you make consistent, cash flow from your coaching business, BE a conscious CREATOR, WHILE enjoying more confidence about yourself, selling your services for HIGH prices, owning your value and BEING visible in the marketplace – making an IMPACT with your inspirational and empowering message and really showing up to LIVE your purpose.

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LEGENDARY STAND-UP COMEDIAN AND ACTOR

CHATS ABOUT TOURING WITH FRANK SINATRA 

AND A REMARKABLE CAREER

Tom Dreesen’s life is equal parts comedy and philanthropy. He excels at both and has created an extraordinary legacy in both arenas.

Dreesen has made over 500 appearances on national television as a stand-up comedian, including more than 60 appearances on The Tonight Show. He is a favorite guest of David Letterman, and frequently hosted the show in Letterman’s absence. For 13 years he toured cross country and opened for Frank Sinatra, and has appeared countless times in Las Vegas, Tahoe, Reno and Atlantic City with artists like Smokey Robinson, Liza Minnelli, Natalie Cole and Sammy Davis, Jr. Tom has acted in numerous television shows – from Columbo to Murder She Wrote – and appeared in motion pictures including Man on the Moon and Spaceballs. He has recorded comedy albums, starred in his own TV comedy special, Dreesen Street, and hosted a late-night talk show in Chicago, Night Time Starring Tom Dreesen.

He is currently appearing to rave reviews around the country in his one-man show “An Evening of Laughter and Memories of Sinatra.”

Dreesen’s comic style is down-to-earth, warm and unpretentious. Daily Variety called him “a thorough pro… one of the most respected family comedians of our time.” Larry Wilde, author of The Great Comedians said about Tom’s performances. “Excellent Material, Impeccable Timing, Tom Dreesen is the Quintessential Comedian.” Frank Sinatra, who called himself a “saloon singer,” characterized Dreesen as a “saloon comedian.” “We’re a couple of neighborhood kind of guys,” said Sinatra.

Dreesen has also made an indelible mark with his philanthropic activities. For 30 years he has lent his talent to over 100 charities and founded a “Day for Darlene” to benefit Multiple Sclerosis Research. He ran 26 miles on three occasions for the event, which is named for his late sister who was afflicted with MS.

And he’s still going strong. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, he continues to perform for US troops all over the world, and recently appeared at numerous bases in Iraq. Tom Dreesen’s hometown of Harvey, Illinois named a street after him. He was a 2005 recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

Purchase Tim and Tom: An American Comedy in Black and White Hardcover – September 15, 2008 by Tim Reid  (Author), Tom Dreesen (Author), Ron Rapoport  (Author) -available at amazon