Toby Lightman
My Changing Planet

An uncommonly gifted singer/songwriter that has opened for powerhouse artists such as Howie Day, Gavin Degraw, OAR, Marc Broussard and, on one memorable evening, prince. She started out on Atlantic records debuting with an extremely successful 13 song album that ran the gamut from the rufus-style funk-pop of round and round and the shimmering old-school R&B.

http://www.tobylightman.com


Everett Bradley
Garbage

Everett Bradley has appeared in the cast of the Broadway smashes Stomp and Swing. He sung in a Tony Award-nominated play, acted in an Oscar-nominated short, and received multiple Grammy nominations. Lesser lights might be stymied by such a diverse wealth of gifts, but multi-instrumentalist / composer / singer / actor / dancer / choreographer / playwright Everett Bradley deftly integrates his dizzy-making array of talents with pitch-perfect instincts and a riveting, big-hearted performance style.

http://www.everettbradley.com

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Kid Beyond
The Earth is Not a Ball

After riveting hundreds of thousands of viewers around the world with his pioneering all-vocal live-looping work, Kid Beyond is taking a radical new direction in 2010: a sci-fi electro-rock-opera with his collaborative project Kid Beyond and the Interplanetary Love Army.

Having toured as a solo act with such artists as Keane, Imogen Heap, Lupe Fiasco, Plain White T's, Buckethead, Lyrics Born, Spearhead, and many more, Kid Beyond and his Interplanetary Love Army are ready to take their place as headliners – on this planet, and beyond.

http://www.kidbeyond.com

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Lucy Woodward
Fortunate

Her 2003 debut Atlantic record with the Top 40 hit 'Dumb Girls' lead her to the Verve Records family where her new album 'Hooked!' will be released in June of 2010. USA Today calls Lucy’s music “A steamy, string-kissed slice of retro British pop by a versatile singer/songwriter,” and one of her songs was recently heard on the soundtrack to the Oscar-winning movie, “The Blind Side.

http://www.lucywoodward.com

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Teddy Goldstein
Henry

New York Based Singer-songwriter Teddy Goldstein was born and raised outside of Philadelphia, PA. He started performing for friends and family at a very early age. As he matured so did his music and now Teddy’s songs have been featured on many TV shows such as MEET MY FOLKS, FELICITY, EVERWOOD, SUMMERLAND, THE UNIT as well as NPRs CAR TALK.

http://www.teddygoldstein.com

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Matt Ross
Jeremiah Tin Can

Matt Ross is a graduate of The Juilliard School. He is well known for his portrayal of Alby Grant in the HBO series Big Love. He has starred as Glen Odekirk in The Aviator, Edie Scott in Good Night, and Good Luck and many other films including Pushing Tin, The Last Days of Disco and Ed’s Next Move.

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Kathryn Hoffman
Jeremiah Tin Can
Kathryn Hoffman is a veteran middle school teacher in the Mt. Diablo School District in the East Bay of California. Teaching history for more than 10 years, Kathryn has told a few classes to "Listen up and settle down!" This is Kathryn's debut as a recording artist.

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Nadia Ackerman
 
Penguin Petition

Nadia Ackerman's love of jazz greats Nancy Wilson, Blossom Dearie, and Betty Carter began shaping her future from a very young age. She undertook the challenging path of a jazz vocalist and toured extensively while recording and releasing three CD’s internationally. Then she began to write songs that were not “jazz” but they spoke of and to her singing talent to such a degree she has now undertaken the much more daunting endeavor of performing her own material in some indefinable genre..

http://www.nadiaackerman.com

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The Wiyos
Gas Guzzling Blues

Drawing from a vast spectrum of traditional American rural and urban roots music, the internationally acclaimed, Brooklyn-based quartet, The Wiyos, craft a startlingly fresh yet strangely familiar sound. Taking their name from the late 19th century NY city Irish street gang, The Whyos, the band began as street performers in New York and New Orleans. The group has spent over six years touring Europe, the UK and the US, honing their virtuosic musical chops and fusing their tireless curiosity of various traditional American musical idioms with their own contemporary influences. The Wiyos recently toured with Bob Dylan and were invited to participate in a BBC-sponsored London concert and documentary on the roots of American music.

http://thewiyos.com

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Joan Osborne
World Beneath the Waves

Her debut album “Relish” received seven grammy nominations and included the hit song "One Of Us". She and her band accompanied the Dixie Chicks for a national tour in the summer of 2003. Later, she joined veteran San Francisco jam-rockers The Dead as a vocalist. Joan released her latest album in September 2008 titled "Little Wild One".

http://joanosborne.com

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Beverly Archer
 
Why Not Grow a Garden

Beverly Archer is best known for her roles on the sitcoms Mama's Family and Major Dad. She is a writer, ceramicist and avid gardener.

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Daniel Ahearn
 
No Te Creo

Daniel Ahearn is part of the dynamic-duo Storytimefunland – a musical wonder band for young kids. Born in Los Angeles, Storytimefunland sings edu-tainment originals as well as updated, up-tempo renditions of classics. Look for information on performances and recordings at:

http://profile.to/storytimefunland/

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Edie Carey
Two Polar Bears in Love

Boston-based singer-songwriter Edie Carey is known for her unmistakable honeyed voice, her intelligent, heart-grabbing songs, but perhaps most especially for her warm, engaging presence on - and off - stage. As much a part of her show as the music itself, Edie's wry and often self-mocking humor makes audiences feel as though they have just spent an evening with a very close friend.

http://www.ediecarey.com

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Emmy Laybourne
Paper vs. Plastic

Emmy Laybourne is a writer and performer. The first play she wrote and performed in was called, “The Miss Alphabet City Beauty Pageant and Spelling Bee.” Her next play, “Smorgas-Bourne,” landed Emmy a starring role in the Paramount feature film, “Superstar,” opposite Molly Shannon. As an actress, Emmy went on to work in the films “Nancy Drew,” “The In-Laws,” and “Lucky Numbers.” She was a regular on the NBC sitcom “DAG” and performed original comedy on Comedy Central, MTV, and VH1. Emmy graduated from UCLA with an MFA in screenwriting in June of 2006 and is currently a lyricist in the very fancy BMI Musical Theater Workshop.

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Eugene Cordero
Paper vs. Plastic

Eugene Cordero is an actor/comedian, based in Los Angeles, CA . He is a 1/3 of the sketch group BUFFOONS and also performs around the country with the Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company. In NYC, Eugene performed every Saturday night with REUBEN WILLIAMS and was a member of UCB Harold Teams CREEP and DECOSTER . Other UCB Credits include: Gun Love, Secret Slut, Van Gogh's Path, Hi-five, and Dance with Bears. Eugene attended Marymount Manhattan College, receiving a BFA in Acting. You can see him in the upcoming film Furry Vengeance.

http://www.eugenecordero.com

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Jeff Harden
Paper vs. Plastic

Jeff Harden is the host of "Detour with Jeffrey" on the popular website, TheRainbowCollective.com and a voiceover artist. He has been heard as the brand voice for JetBliue airlines as well as on various commercials for companies including DeBeers, McDonalds and WildAid. He also hosts segments on the well known website, Ourscenetv.com. Jeff is happy to lend his voice to a good cause like My Changing Planet. Jeff is currently living in the New York City area and striving to be the next great American talk show host.

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Rachael Sage
First

Self-taught musician, poet and producer Rachael Sage radiates what MOJO Magazine calls “warm, intelligent…NY indie charm”. Sage, who has shared stages with Ani DiFranco, The Animals, Melissa Etheridge and Marshall Crenshaw, was recently named one of the Top 100 Independent Artists Of The Past 15 Years by Performing Songwriter magazine.

http://www.rachaelsage.com

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Noah Emmerich
Greed

Born and raised in New York City, he attended Yale University, where he sang with the acapella group the Yale Spizzwinks. He attended NYU Film School where he wrote and directed an award winning short film called "The Painter." Emmerich came to prominence with starring roles in the cult hit Beautiful Girls , the Jim Carrey blockbuster The Truman Show and Little Children. He is considered a real "actor's actor," noted for his understated, subtle realism and his deep emotional presence on screen.

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Martha Byrne
What Was Here Before Me

MARTHA BYRNE played the role of Lily Snyder on the CBS Daytime Drama As The World Turns. Identical twin, Rose D’Angelo, was introduced in 2000 and the dual role continued for three years. She has received eight Emmy nominations and received Emmys in 2001 for Outstanding Lead Actress and in 1987 for Outstanding Ingenue. Her award collection also includes numerous magazine awards and three National Viewer’s Voice Awards.

http://www.marthabyrne.net

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Sam and Emily Howell
Reprise

Sam Howell (10) currently plays the role of big brother and ping -pong mentor to his little sister Emily (6) in Plainview, NY. They were thrilled to participate in this very cool project! They continue to “enjoy the planet” and keep themselves (and their parents) busy with music, sports, school, family and friends.

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