Behind the Mic Radio

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ACTRESS & SINGER, DEANA MARTIN

Deana Martin is an influential American singer, actor and performer and the very proud daughter of iconic entertainer, Dean Martin.    Deana achieved success early in her career in films, theater and television, then quickly added to her repertoire — recording artist, best-selling author, nationally syndicated radio host, licensed pilot, and business entrepreneur.    In 2004 Deana broke new ground as an author with her best-selling memoir “Memories Are Made of This, Dean Martin Through His Daughters Eye’s”   In 2005, after Deana completed her sold-out “Deana Sings Dino” international concert tour, she was eager to return to the studio and record a new album. In 2006, Deana released “Memories Are Made Of This,” her top–selling CD of Standards and Jazz. It remained on the Top 10 charts for over 40 weeks. Deana then launched her phenomenally successful “Memories Are Made Of This” international concert tour.    In the summer of 2009, Deana released her newest CD “Volare” & opened on the Billboard Heat Seeker chart at #7, Billboard’s Top Jazz Albums chart at #22, and on iTunes Top 10 chart. Deana loved working at Capitol Studios where she collaborated on this project with legendary multi-Grammy Award-winning engineer Al Schmitt, & her producer John Griffeth.   Following the release of her new album, Deana will embark on the international “Volare Concert Tour.”     Deana's desire to continue her father’s legacy & support of children’s charitable causes led to her being the driving force behind the annual Dean Martin Festival. All proceeds from this event fund the Dean Martin Music Scholarships.

ACTOR PLAYWRIGHT, DAVID HARRELL

A Little Potato and Hard to Peel is a one man show written and performed by New York City actor David Harrell. It is the hilarious and personal account of growing up with one hand. With Shakespeare, 80's pop culture, and the spiritual guidance of Mr. T, this show reveals that the differences keeping us apart may ultimentely connect us.

"KEN" THE WEBSERIES, DIRECTOR & CAST

Salvation, Sex, Secrets: Ken is a provocative dramedy about losing love, fighting faith and finding self. The Brooklyn-based web series follows Ken, an African American man struggling with his second coming of age, as he is finally forced to confront his own secrets. The series stars Jarrett Janako, Krystal Farris, Yarc Lewison, Lee-Ann Rose, and Travon McCall. Ken brings front and center the issues of sex, salvation, and secrets of a millennial African-American man living in Brooklyn, who has feelings for two very different people. Director, Edward Griffith, and several of the cast members will be joining us to discuss this ground-breaking web series.

FROM 'SUPERGIRL' TO SONGWRITER: HELEN SLATER

Helen Slater's career has encompassed motion pictures, television, music, and legitimate stage. Upon graduating from the famed High School of Performing Arts, her debut film performance in Supergirl, opposite Faye Dunaway and Peter O'Toole, won praise from the most cynical of critics and launched her performing career.  She went on to star in such films as The Legend of Billie Jean, Ruthless People, The Secret of My Success, City Slickers, Sticky Fingers, Lassie, No Way Back, The Steal, and Seeing Other People, among others.   Her credits also include the Fox original movie 12:01, Hallmark Hall of Fame's Best Friends for Life with Gena Rowlands, Toothless with Kirstie Alley and Lifetime’s The Good Mother.  She currently has two movies in postproduction, The Curse of Downer's Grove with Bela Heathcote and A Remarkable Life with Daphne Zuniga.   Helen has also found success in the theatre world. She co-founded the theatre group The Naked Angels, and was a member of the Actor's Movement Studio.    A singer and songwriter since her days at the High School of Performing Arts, Helen has performed at clubs and benefits in the Los Angles area. As an artist, Helen has also released four CDs of her own original music, including a unique children’s album about Greek mythology.

"WEST SIDE STORY" GEORGE CHAKIRIS

Academy Award winner George Chakiris, known internationally for his role as Bernardo in West Side Story, parlays his talent from the Silver Screen to Sterling Silver Jewelry, featuring necklaces, bracelets, earrings, dramatic belts and more.