It was a vintage swing night in Hollywood, and the freewheeling, speakeasy spirit of the roaring ‘20s was making the dancers crowd the floor. On the stand, torch songstress Val Peterson was at the mic, singing a tune that would have made the Great Gatsby proud. That’s when he walked in. Paul Frederick: composer, arranger, musician. In his hand, a weathered, black case. In the case, a clarinet.

“Who plays clarinet, anymore?” Peterson thought as she watched Frederick assemble his axe to sit in with the band. “Who sings like that, anymore?” Frederick thought to himself as he put a reed on his horn and listened to Peterson finish a chorus. They nodded at each other, and he started to play. With just a few notes coaxed from the licorice stick, Peterson had her answer.

In such moments bands are born. Call it lucky. Call it Big Lucky…

As fans of classic songwriters and performers – Porter, Berlin, Fitzgerald, Shaw – Peterson and Frederick bonded instantly that night in Hollywood, and Big Lucky was born. From there, they set out to evangelize the greatest music of the past, but with a hipster chic style that’s all their own.

Whether performing as a trio or tearing the roof off with a full, 18-piece orchestra, Big Lucky has been wowing audiences and critics from their native Los Angeles all the way to Paris and Budapest with their unique, retro-lounge swing and glamorous sound.

In 20xx they caught the well-tuned ear of NAME, a vintage and rare Gatsby-era jazz connoisseur who commissioned the band to create their album, “The Venture Capital Follies of 1929.” To summon the speakeasy flavor of the roaring ‘20s, Frederick drew upon his skills as a composer/arranger to create original arrangements for a full dance band while Peterson studied 100s of period recordings to capture just the right sass and flavor.

Critics praised the album’s attention to detail, its superlative sound quality, and the excellent musicianship. The album led to Big Lucky’s first appearance at the famed Biltmore hotel in downtown Los Angeles and guest spots on HBO’s hit shows, “Entourage” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

Recently, the band inked a deal to create original songs with their patented, vintage ‘20s lounge flavor for international music library XYZ. They’re also hard at work recording their follow-up album. “Around the World with Big Lucky.” Blending the band’s love of 1950’s and ‘60’s movie themes, Peterson’s unique ability to sing in five languages, and the virtuoso accordion stylings of Nick Ariondo, the new album promises music fans a whirlwind tour of continental, folk, and gypsy sounds served up ala “martini chic.”

With the finest touring and studio musician in Los Angeles behind them, Peterson and Frederick’s Big Lucky brings the best in jazz, standards, swing, pop, and lounge to discriminating music fans the world over.

GUEST: SPENCER WEST

After losing both legs from the pelvis down at the age of five, Spencer tackled challenge after challenge, learning to navigate in a world set against those with disabilities. As a global speaker, he has captivated hundreds of thousands with his keynote address, Redefining Possible. Spencer West is the author of the best-selling book Standing Tall: My Journey, and star of the 2012 documentary film Redefine Possible: The Story of Spencer West. He has shared the stage with luminaries such as former U.S. vice-president

Al Gore, Dr. Jane Goodall, Rick Hansen, Mia Farrow, Martin Sheen, Martin Luther King III, former president Mikhail Gorbachev, and musicians such as Macklemore, Jason Mraz, The Kenyan Boys Choir, Jennifer Hudson and Nelly Furtado. Spencer has been featured countless times in the media, including on 60 Minutes, ABC News, BBC, CNN, CTV and TMZ.

Spencer has accomplished many amazing things throughout his journey to redefine his own possible. In 2012, he was the featured keynote speaker at the YPO/WPO Global Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro on his hands and in his wheelchair to bring the world’s attention
to the devastating drought in Kenya. In 2013, Spencer completed an epic 300 km (187 mile) trek by wheelchair and on his hands from Edmonton to Calgary, Canada to raise awareness and money for Free The Children’s clean water projects.

Just because the world tells us something is impossible doesn’t mean we have to believe them.

Spencer is also the 2011 recipient of the Fervent Global Love of Lives Medal from Taiwan’s Cultural and Education Foundation, and served as the Man in Motion Medal Bearer for the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay of Difference Makers. Spencer regularly visits the Maasai Mara region of Kenya to continue his outreach in Free The Children communities. He also serves as an international leadership facilitator, teaching others how to transform lives where the need is greatest.

K the Intuitive Specialist, Co-founder of Connect with Spirit™ and K the Messenger is a world renowned clairvoyant, life coach, author, speaker and spiritual teacher from Brisbane, Australia. Her remarkable relationship with Spirit and her enthusiasm to inspire and assist others, is what makes K so loved and admired by all. Her innate ability to bring through incredible details and accurate information from Spirit has captivated clients and students from all over the world.

Her lovable nature and capacity to understand and connect with her clients, creates strong and often life long bonds. Many tell her that they feel like part of her extended family and it’s hardly surprising considering K’s sincere desire to help people discover a more purposeful and rewarding life.

K’s readings, workshops and products are in high demand, regularly sending K across the globe to assist those seeking direction and enlightenment. Working closely with Spirit, K teaches others to awaken and strengthen their own psychic abilities effortlessly. By simplifying the processes and teaching easy to follow techniques, K has a tremendous success rate with all of her students, many of whom go on to be successful and inspiring readers themselves.

K is a respected and recognised medium and channeller, delivering information from deceased loved ones and other non physical beings. She is the founder of Connect with Spirit and K the Messenger. In her readings, meditations, workshops and live events, K channels a variety of spiritual beings who work with her for the upmost good of those present. K often refers to Spirit as her ‘best friends’, because she has had a very close relationship with Spirit from the age of five. She doesn’t call on them just for guidance in readings and workshops, K has embodied her connection with Spirit as part of her everyday life. This is why K, Spiritual Teacher is ‘The intuitive Specialist’.

Akashianna is a medicine woman, visionary, spiritual guide, minister, beloved teacher and consummate lover of life.  She embodies true love for all beings.

Whether in prayer, counseling, guiding and ceremony, Akshianna shines spiritual truths through her embodiment of mindfulness and inspired actions for her heart, knowing that all is within us and all is one.

Her reverence for Mother Earth is demonstrated through her BEAUTY WAY CREATIONS FOUNDATION – assisting the transformation of lawns to gardens a sacred union of bringing beauty to our mother earth.

Akashianna’s greatest joy is her role as facilitator and holding space for individuals and groups to reunite and remember their inner perfection and wholeness in connection  and concert with the universe.  Her work is through sacred journey work, sacred travel and mirroring the sacred in each being she touches.

Richard Andrew King is one of the best numerologist in our world. He has written numerous books and articles about how numerology can change your life.  On our show on June 14th, he will discuss how naming your child can change the direction of the child's life. As well, he will discuss how your name affects your life and your relationships.

Jake Killeen is returning to the Fever after playing in the AFL the past couple of seasons. Last year for the Pittsburgh Power, Jake set a Power franchise record with 7.5 sacks, and also tallied 26 tackles, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery in 17 games.

Jake “The Wolfman” Killeen was a fan favorite and dominant performer when he played for the Fever in 2011 and 2012 helping the team to back to back Intense Conference Championships. In 2012, where he was 1st Team All-IFL, he amassed 28 tackles with 24 of them being solo and 9.5 sacks during the regular season.  During the playoffs he recorded 10 tackles, 4 solo with 1 sack. After that season Killeen left the Fever for the Indianapolis Colts and subsequently the AFL.

Rickey George is a young and upcoming coach that landed his first head coaching job in the Kosovo SuperLeague in the 2013-14 season. Rickey in 2013 was the Vice President of Basketball Operations for the World Basketball Association (WBA) based in Atlanta, George. He and was responsible for day to day management decisions regarding the (10) year old summer professional league that is noted for producing NBA player Jamario Moon and lots of overseas professionals. Rickey coached the WBA All Star Team in the 2013 Global Basketball Sumer League in Las Vegas. His top player Jeremy Price was signed by the top team in Angola based on his performances. Rickey is a former overseas professional player that had stints in Estonia, Kosovo and the ABA.