The Kerri Edelman Show

The Kerri Edelman Show present Rob Barnett - My Damn Channel

My Damn Channel is the brainchild of its Founder/CEO, Rob Barnett. My Damn Channel is an entertainment studio and distributor of premium original programming by established and emerging talent from film, TV, and the Internet. Since 2007, Rob and his team have built My Damn Channel into a successful brand and business where top talent, loyal fans, and major advertisers come together to create the TV network of the future. Rob has produced radio, television, film, and new media with hundreds of diverse communicators including President Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, The Rolling Stones, Bono, Jimmy Kimmel & Adam Carolla. He was the President of Programming for CBS Radio from 2004-2006, where he oversaw content development for more than 179 stations, and launched new formats in 30 markets. Rob was a production and a programming executive at MTV and VH1 for more than 11 years, where he produced news, specials, and series for both outlets and oversaw all network programming. At VH1, he was VP of Program Planning during the network’s surge in the late 90s with iconic hit shows including "Behind the Music." Rob worked as an independent producer for projects including "Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues," a multi-part, PBS film series; "Staffers," a reality TV series on politics; and "Inside the Bubble," a documentary feature film on the 2004 presidential campaign. In the earlier part of his career, Rob worked at rock radio stations in Boston, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Rob is passionately dedicated to giving My Damn Channel artists the freedom, financing and respect they deserve to do their best work – which in turn gives My Damn Channel viewers consistently original programming that doesn’t suck! For more information, visit www.mydamnchannel.com and follow Rob on Twitter at twitter.com/DamnRob

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Comedian Angry Bob

Performing nationwide, Angry Bob has a high-energy unique adult act that is downright hilarious and crowds all over love him! He regularly performs all over NYC in such illustrious clubs as the Comic Strip Live, Stand Up New York, the New York Comedy Club and the Broadway Comedy Club. He has a recurring role on HBO's hit new show BORED TO DEATH, Countdown with KEITH OLBERMANN on MSNBC and CNN with anchor Rick Sanchez performing political satire and making humorous observations about some of the biggest news events of the day; Sanchez has been quoted saying “"THERE'S NO BIGGER NAME WHEN IT COMES TO POLITICAL SATIRE THAN ANGRY BOB!!" ANGRY BOB is poised to explode off his launching pad like a Saturn 5 rocket, hurtling toward the stars in a crescendo of insightful political and social observations along with the boyish randy silliness he’s known and loved for nationwide! Angry Bob was also on last season's NBC TV show - LAST COMIC STANDING and on the CBS Sunday Morning News in conjunction with the Friar's Club contest "So You Think You Can Roast" (and recently produced and performed in his own Angry Comedy Show at the Friar's Club to rave reviews from the membership that attended!!!). His comedy CD, Angry Bob Stuffed, can also be heard on the Raw Dog Comedy Show on Sirius Satellite Radio - he's also been heard on XM Radio's OPIE & ANTHONY Show and has be heard yukking it up with radio legend JOEY REYNOLDS on WOR Radio 710AM. He can also be heard almost daily on the Ed Tyll show on 810AM Orlando wittily bantering about political and current events! For more information, visit www.angrybob.org

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Film Maker Adam Dunning

Adam Dunning was born December 14th, 1988 and was raised in the small town of Carbondale, PA. In 2007, he graduated from Carbondale Area Jr/Sr High School. At this point of time, he was not sure about attending college or what he wanted to do with his life. Since a child, Adam has always had a knack and compassion for the arts. Whether it would be drawing, picking up a camera or making a video, you would always find Adam lurking behind the scenes. After meeting with several professors from various Colleges, Adam knew he wanted to pursue a career in film making. Adam graduated from Lackawanna College in 2010 with his degree in Communications Technology. During his time at Lackawanna, he made a short film entitled Split, which was based on a character with a split personality. Then he began to work on his script, which lead to his first feature film "the infected!" His film has traveled through the festival circuits, and also has the public’s eye as well as some reviews! When it comes to film making, Adam has the passion and heart to prove what he wants in this career. Adam also does his own make-up effects, which he taught himself. He would sit up late at night watching youtube videos, special features on horror films. He pushes his limits to challenge himself! Although Adam works only on the horror genre he wants to create and bring something new to the table. Adam is currently working on his new feature entitled "LAUGHTER", which will be released some time in the Fall 2012. For more information, visit www.wix.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Musician & Author Tim Louie

Tim Louie has spent 13-years of his life working in the radio industry as well as a writer/editor for the for The Aquarian Weekly. Many of his career highlights include: Waking Up with Whoopi Goldberg, spending mornings with Baltazar and Goumba Johnny on KTU and being a member of the Z-Morning Zoo on Z100! Recently, Tim authored and released his debut toilet humor book titled "S**T Happens," which is available on Amazon.com. Despite his extensive background in radio and writing, his true passion lies in performing music.  He’s experience much success in the following bands: Smoke Star, touring the US playing bass for former Spread Eagle singer Ray West in Hostel Inc as well as with Mean Venus and playing for the band Sik Twisted Smile.  Currently, he is playing with Toil Records Recording Artist, Black Ocean from Vineland, NJ, whose CD "Sea of Darkness" is set to drop next month. Black Ocean’s current hit single ‘Dog Leash’ will be featured on the radio show!

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Tasting Grace

Merge synthetic pop beats and passionate vocals with hard rock guitar riffs and fresh effects and you get the unique sound of Tasting Grace. Infusing the catchy sounds and appealing eye candy of pop with the melodic, mood driven force of rock, Tasting Grace is fine-tuning their own musical style for the 21st century. Fans of Evanescence, 30 Seconds to Mars and Linkin Park will notice a similar sound resonating from Tasting Grace. With a twisted combination of No Doubt and P!NK’s stage persona matched with a Madonna-like sensuality and grit, the dynamic of this group is palpable. Tasting Grace is fronted by singer/songwriter Jenna “Grace” Milano. Milano’s signature look shines through in vibrant stage attire, slinky dance moves, and a “rocker chick meets pop princess” attitude. Tasting Grace was born in 2006 when Singer Jenna Grace and guitarist Drew Leeds were placed in each other’s path. After countless auditions and hours of frustrations fate suddenly turned when current bassist, a humbled Willy Toledo entered their studio with bass in hand. It took more than a year and just when they thought it wasn’t possible to meet their expectations, fate once again, delivered them a gift. The band was playing a promotional acoustic show for Hot Topic next to the food court when unbenounced to us, Drummer and then U.S. Army Seargent, Johnny Rox, was listening to our show while grabbing a bite to eat! Jenna Milano jokingly asked the crowd if there were any drummers out there and by her surprise, Johnny raised his hand and said “I AM” with a big mouth full of food! As soon as the show was over they immediately approached Johnny Rox, hit it off within seconds and the very next day he was booked for an audition. Once again, they had hit the jackpot! Is it to good to be true? For more information, visit www.tastinggrace.com.

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Pop Rock Band Novae

Digging into the musical influences of singer/keyboardist/songwriter Rich Genoval and guitarist/songwriter Mark Scandariato, the driving forces behind emerging New Jersey based Pop, Rock and Soul band Novae, one finds a unique and special musical convergence. Novae’s new six song EP Novae: One, produced by multi-platinum producer Anthony J. Resta is an amalgamation of classic - and modern - musical and songwriting elements. Songs about personal crossroads and love’s uncertainties are beautifully captured by Resta and Grammy-Nominated Engineer Karyadi Sutedja, through a plethora of vintage recording gear, with contemporary and even orchestral arrangements at Resta’s Boston-based Bopnique Studio. Growing up in urban Newark NJ, Novae frontman and singer Rich Genoval loved the silky classic sounds of Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder and Al Green as much as the more contemporary harmonic sounds of BoyzIIMen, and the pop/rock energy of Guns N’ Roses. After scoring several domestic accomplishments, including singing the national anthem at Madison Square Garden and Prudential Center sporting events, Genoval began searching for an extra edge to add to his material. He suddenly found himself acquainted with Mark Scandariato via bandmix.com. Guitarist Mark Scandariato is a music business veteran. As a touring and studio musician for indie and major label artists, Mark has collaborated and toured with artists such as Bob Dylan, Kenny Aronoff, The Spin Doctors, Hootie & The Blowfish, Charlie Sexton, Lisa Loeb, and many more. Rounding off their line-up with respected local musicians bassist Jim Arra and drummer Kevin Hill, Novae have been gigging frequently at NYC hotspots such as The Bitter End, as well as at familiar NJ haunts such as the Starland Ballroom. [Novae’s studio drummer for the EP was the famed British drummer Dave Mattacks (Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page, Elton John, etc.)] For more information, visit www.novaemusic.com.

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Actor Scott Schiaffo

Scott Henry Schiaffo was born in Passaic, New Jersey. He currently resides in Bergen County, New Jersey. Schiaffo is an actor/musician who plays guitar, keyboards, bass and harmonica.  He is best known to independent film fans as theChewlies Gum Guy from Kevin Smith's 1994 independent cult classic Clerks.  Schiaffo has appeared in several feature films as well as many shorts since his big screen debut in the seminal cult comedy classic Clerks.  He's appeared in films alongside Michael DeLorenzo in The Garden State and Selma Blair in The Broccoli Theory.  He was also featured in the View Askew produced - Lions Gate distributed motion picture VULGAR, which enjoyed a run in art house theaters on both coasts.  VULGAR has gone on to become a cult film and remains highly controversial.  Schiaffo appeared as Detective Mike Tobin in New Artists Productions LINGER.  LINGER was screened and featured in the Big Apple Film Festival and very well received.  Scott played the lead, Mo Fletcher in IDIOTS ARE US which won BEST COMEDY FEATURE at the New York Film and Video Festival.  In 2011 Schiaffo appeared in Tom Zanca's  Echos & Voices and in MPR Films Don’t Shoot both titles are available for purchase on Amazon.  In July 2011, Don’t Shoot won Best Low Budget Short at the Jersey Shore Film Festival. Don’t Shoot  will also be featured in the Big Apple Film Festival in November 2011.  For more information on Scott Schiaffo, visit www.ScottSchiaffo.com.

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Hard Rock Band Craving Lucy

Soon after their very successful radio run with Therapy, Craving Lucy’s follow up single Changes was released in mid 2010 and was quickly added in to rotation on WGIR, Music Choice and Sirius XM Octane Channel. With a little something for everyone this track holds true to great song writing. Changes embrace melodic and harmonic as well as intense lyrics by front man Steve Archmabualt. Industry professionals are quickly recognizing this band as their sound is catching on with the masses both on radio and internet.  Craving Lucy stayed true to its brand and keeps their music edgy that will easily attract rock fans as diverse as the genre’s audiences. The band’s new material straddles the nearly impossible: fresh, familiar and exciting. Comprised of passionate vocal performances by Steve Archambault and the talents of guitarist Nate Comp, along with bassist Chris Lester and drummer Justin Pacy, the new music of Craving Lucy shoots them even further than their last record as they have really touched on personal experiences. Within weeks of their first release of Therapy, the band was playing sold-out venues opening for several high-profile acts. Craving Lucy took the air waves by storm with receiving Airplay Action on Over 25 Active Rock Stations across the country. Sirius XM Channel Octane lends major support to Craving Lucy’s hit Therapy with over 750 Spins over a year, along with New Hampshire’s WGIR and WHEB. Reaching out to all their supporters with the release of Changes they are looking to surpass their milestones with Therapy to branch out even wider. Now stay in tune with Craving Lucy's latest single Ordinary God that will be hitting air waves in the coming weeks! Request them on your local radio station and help spread the word. For more information, visit www.cravinglucy.com

The Kerri Edelman Show presents Ace of Reality Check TV

Reality Check TV (RCTV) is the television showcase for alternative celebrities, cutting edge performance, the hottest underground bands and the world's strangest nightclubs. RCTV is an all access backstage pass, a perpetual name on the guest list and an invitation into the underground scene! Reality Check shoots live on location, showing actual performances mixed with exclusive backstage interviews, pun-filled commentary and debuts of underground films and music videos. RCTV’s innovative work with digital video won two Cable Access awards (1997, 1998), the San Francisco Bay Guardian Newspaper's Best of the Bay award for Best Rock and Roll Video Show (1997) and Best Website (1999), San Francisco Weekly Reader’s Poll Award Winner (2003), a Telly Award for video editing and a prestigious JOEY award. Additionally, RCTV has broadcast over 400 half hour episodes, 5 one hour specials, one live special and numerous clips streaming online. Reality Check footage has been seen on E! True Hollywood stories, on MTV, on ABC NEWS and in several award winning film and video documentaries. The hosts are the "Four Who Have Fun,” which include Danny, Huge, Ace and Dragon Dave. The Reality Check TV website received a confirmed 1 million visitors in 2002. The 2009 monthly average is 60,000 visitors. Reality Check TV has fans worldwide. The show is ready made for advertising life style products such as drinks, automobiles, consumer electronics, clothing and entertainment. For more information, visit www.realitychecktv.com.

The Kerri Edelman Show present Comedy Writer Jim Shaughnessy

Born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in the northeast suburbs of Warminster, PA. In 1992, Jim began performing stand-up comedy at The Comedy Factory Outlet in Center City Philadelphia.  It was a stand-up career memorable for the fact that it lasted 4 weeks and the final performance was on Friday April 10th, 1992, the day Sam Kinison was killed in a car accident. In 1994, Jim began as a freelance writer on Late Night With Conan O’ Brien. As he continued to flourish in his talent as a writer, in 1996, he moved along to freelancing for Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher.  In 1997, Jim began freelance writing for The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show and in 1998, he went on to work on actor/comedian Art Metrano’s one-man show entitled “Twice Blessed: An Accidental Comedy,” which is the humorous retelling of the comedic actor’s life and near-death story. In 1999, he once again entered the freelancing ranks with The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and that
same year officially moved to Los Angeles. It was in 2000, Jim was hired as a staff writer for comedian Yakov Smirnoff who had a live weekly variety show in Branson, Missouri. In 2001, he began as a freelance writer for The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and in 2002 became a staff writer with The Tonight Show till May of 2009, then briefly on staff with The Jay Leno Show (the 10 pm disaster) till November 2009.  In November, Jim 2010 began as a freelance writer for George Lopez late night talk show Lopez Tonight on TBS. In September 2010, he launched his original and hilarious webseries for crackle.com titled “Effin With Tonight,” which was greenlit for production by Sony Pictures Television and was debuted on September 2nd, 2011.  The show also features the work of co-writer Jerrod Caldwell, Patrick Warburton, Rachel Butera, Danny Jacobs, Jay Lamont and Billy West. Check out “Effin with Tonight” by going to www.crackle.com