Campus Activities Magazine - “Every so often, there are those acts that pop up out of nowhere and take the campus market by storm.”
That should tell you what you need to know about the 2wins! If you've witnessed them live, then you know you can chalk that band up to one of the most talented and entertaining bands you have ever saw. If you haven't, put them on your list to see! From their charismatic flair to their unique, high energy show, they will be around to stay. To start off their Artist Spotlight series, check out their recent Campus Activities Magazine Cover Spot!
Nearing the end of conference season!
After over a month of traveling, we now officially have two weeks left! It's been a great month going to all the APCA and NACA events while getting a ton of bookings, making new friends, hanging out with old ones, and even won our first Agency of the Year award! Here's to a couple more successful weeks on the road and beyond. Cheers!
Ethan Hanson - Spotlight Artist of the Week
From Fayetteville NC, Ethan Hanson is a true artist who offers many flavors of music from pop, light rock, reggae to blues, with a positive & universal message for old & young alike. His sound can be described as a mix between John Mayer & Jason Mraz, with the old-school soul of James Taylor. His solo performances feature his intricate layering of tracks with his loop machine, giving the audience a rich, full range musical pallet to enjoy. Ethan has opened up for major acts including Hootie and the Blowfish, R&B artist Jojo, Marshall Tucker Band, and Colt Ford. Ethan's high - quality musicianship & inescapable voice have him on the brink of breaking onto the national scene.
Ethan will be showcasing this fall at APCA NE Syracuse, APCA MW Chicago, and APCA SC Houston.
Spotlight Artist of the Week - Comedian Mia Jackson
Hailing for Georgia, Mia is a hilarious individual on and off the stage. She has appeared on Oxygen’s Girls Behaving Badly, TLC’s Wild Weddings, ESPN, Headline News and was a writer on BET/Centric’s re-launch of the Soul Train Awards. She has opened for the likes of Dave Chappelle and Amy Schumer. With a great tour schedule lined up, there are many opportunities to catch her near your area for bookings!
Weekly Artist Spotlight - Magician Lee Terbosic
From performing for the likes of The Pittsburgh Steelers, Wiz Khalifa, and Aaron Paul, to appearing on Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Lee Terbosic has wowed audiences across the country with his blend of magic and comedy. He has an already impressive corporate client list of Comcast, American Eagle, US Steel, and many more. Lee has appeared on A&E and TLC and has currently started a new web series, "Anything Is Possible." Lee has built himself to rapidly grow in the college market as well, not just because of his amazing one hour show, but because he also will roam the campus earlier in the day providing a sleight of hand "teaser" to promote the show. With a childhood hobby turned thriving career, Lee's dedication to his art has set the ground work for many successful decades to come. Watch for his complete web series on Houla's page this week, along with many other great videos.
Brian Getz hits online news again
Houla's Brian Getz hits the news once again. Even the Tokyo Times picked up his gigantic Godzilla sculpture he did for Universal a couple months back. Now The Huffington Post has picked up his recreation of Anna from Frozen. The balloon dress is amazing. Way to go Brian! Check out the write up here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/17/anna-from-frozen-balloon-dress_n_5595635.html
Weekly Artist Spotlight - Jason O
Jason O is not only well known as front man for the popular band, My Hero Zero, but also recognized for his sensational talent as a live looper, providing his audiences with unforgettable and mesmerizing performances. Jason incorporates the most advanced technology and a versatile pallet of instruments using the guitar, bass, vocals, harmonies, percussion, piano, harmonica, ukulele, and trumpet into his live performances, creating a unique sound. His creative execution and captivating stage presence, along with his original music reveals a rare ability to bridge the generation gap, appealing to all ages.
Jason has earned a spot in the National Finals of Boss Loop Station, World Championship. Jason consistently receives standing ovations and proves to be a valuable performer. He as he been honored to open for such artists as Carly Rae Jepson, Crystal Bowersox and Judith. “Jason O’s” future is clearly moving in a direction of national success as he shares his incredible musical talent with ease and artistic perfection.
Houla welcomes Comedian Don Reed
Famed Comedian Don Reed has already performed at hundreds of colleges and universities across the nation, but took a hiatus when he landed the warm up spot on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" for the last 1000+ shows. He has written and directed several short films for HBO, has been a voice over on numerous animated TV shows and movies, and has had spots on Comedy Central, ABC, CBS and Comedy.TV. Check out his Houla page, website, and videos. Interested in booking Don for your College or University? How about a Private Event? Contact Houla today! Watch out for more new additions to Houla's roster over the weekend!
Delaware! Here. We. Come.
We are proud to announce that Brazilian 2wins, Joe Neary Band, Jason O, and Brian Getz all won showcases in Wilmington, DE for AEP Worldwide! The conference kicks off next Thursday and goes through Saturday night! It's going to be a grand time at The Grand Opera House!!!
