Chris Isaak

Hailing from Stockton, California, Isaak had an impressive run at school, being the class president for three years, and winning the Student Body President in his senior year. He was also the valedictorian. At the University of the Pacific, he earned himself a bachelor’s degree in communications graduating 1981.

Signing to Warner Bros. Records in 1984, Isaak led with the debut single “Dancin” which was also his debut music video too. It was from his debut album “Silvertone” that spawned the other singles “Gone Ridin” and “Livin’ for Your Lover”, both of which were featured in the movie, Blue Velvet. Isaak was fortunate enough to have his contract renewed in 1988, as he moved to another division of Warner Bros. called Reprise Records. It was the following year that Isaak released his song “Wicked Game”, from the album, “Heart Shaped World” released in June 1989. The song reached the top twenty of nine different countries whilst the album went on to be certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA. It peaked at number 7 on the Billboard 200. From the following album, “San Francisco Days”, released April 13th 1993, until his release “Always Got Tonight”, released February 12th 2002, Isaak’s albums were an international chart success. As was his album “Beyond the Sun”, which was released on October 18th 2011.

That’s not it though, as Isaak was the composer behind the theme song of The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. He even starred in his own television show, The Chris Isaak Show, which aired from March 2001 until March 2004.

Imelda was born in Dublin in 1974 and developed an early love of Rock and Roll particularly the work of the likes of Buddy Holly and Gene Vincent who would influence her sound as she grew up. By 16 she was working the Dublin club circuit, picking up tips of the trade from fellow musicians and even occasionally being barred from her own gigs due to her young age.

Her professional career officially began in 2003 when she released her first album on Foot Tapping Records ‘No Turning Back’, first under her maiden name Imelda Clabby and then again under her married name. Following the album’s release she relocated to London with husband and guitarist Darrel Higham.

Her big break came with the follow up album, 2008’s ‘Love Tattoo’. This time, with the support of a Major label, the album hit number one in the Irish charts and caught the attention of UK music maestro Jools Holland. He invited her to join him on tour and after being impressed with the reaction, also got her to appear on his show ‘Later…With Jools Holland’. All of this helped Imelda’s talents to reach new ears and expand her fanbase.

Her third album ‘Mayhem’ hit number one in Ireland and number 7 in the UK and was a sure sign that Imelda was here to stay. She has even made waves in the US performing on shows like Jay Leno and Conan.