ANTOINE MCKAY has been acting and directing for over 20 years. He studied acting under the world famous coach, Uta Hagen, at Eastern Michigan. Mr. McKay has also been blessed to work on the Second City Main Stage in Detroit and Chicago, where he wrote and performed in over 20 shows. He has starred in numerous commercials and T.V. shows including: Detroit 187 (ABC), ER (NBC), Prison Break (FOX) , Sports Action Team (NBC) and in Feature films such as: “The Weatherman” with Nicholas Cage, ”Someone to Eat Cheese With” with Jeff Garland, “Standing in the Shadows of Motown” and “Osso Bucco” with Mike Starr. Antoine currently stars on the hit shows "Empire" and "Patriot", and he can be seen in "Review" on Comedy Central. His show, "Written off," in which Antoine stars as well s wrote and directed, has received awards and accoladed. STORY JAM is a live lit and live music show, featuring personal stories and original songs written for each story. Find out more at http://www.storyjamshow.com. Video: Coffee Cup Productions

PETER SAGAL is, has been, and perhaps someday will be again, a husband, father, playwright, screenwriter, author, journalist, columnist, marathoner, Jeopardy contestant, dramaturg, podcast host, documentary host, foreign correspondent, wedding officiant, and magician's assistant. Sagal appeared as a panelist on the first broadcast of "Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!", the most listened to show in all of public radio; and he eventually became its host. He has made appearances on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" and other television shows, and he appears on a narrowly popular podcast, "Nerdette Recaps Game of Thrones with Peter Sagal", because he is a giant nerd. STORY JAM is a live lit and live music show, featuring personal stories and original songs written for each story. Find out more at http://www.storyjamshow.com.

TRACY BAIM is publisher and executive editor at The Reader, and formerly Windy City Media Group, which produces Windy City Times, Nightspots, and other gay media. She started in Chicago journalism in 1984 at GayLife newspaper, one month after graduating with a news-editorial degree from Drake University. She has founded several Chicago-based LGBTQ publications as well as the Pride Action Tank, which works to improve safety, health, and progress in the LGBTQ+ community. She’s written several books, and in 2005, she won the Studs Terkel Award, which honors Chicago journalists that offer new perspectives on social issues. In 2013, Baim founded the March on Springfield for Marriage Equality, and in 2014, she was inducted into the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Hall of Fame. STORY JAM is a live lit and live music show, featuring personal stories and original songs written for each story. Find out more at http://www.storyjamshow.com. Video: Coffee Cup Productions

PATTI VASQUEZ is the host of The Patti Vasquez Show podcast, a stand up comedian, inspirational speaker, and an advocate for individuals with disabilities. Patti was born and raised in Chicago and is an internationally performing comedian. As a host, Patti quickly claimed the number 1 spot for late night radio. She has appeared as a commentator on WGN- TV Morning News and Fox Good Day Chicago. She also served as a fill-in host for WCIU’s You & Me in the Morning. Patti was recently honored by the National Museum of Mexican Art and The University Of Illinois for her contributions to art and advocacy work.

STORY JAM is a live lit and live music show, featuring personal stories and original songs written for each story. Find out more at http://www.storyjamshow.com.

Blazinspace is the alter-ego of filmmaker and visual artist John Theroux. They use a combination of their own films and animations with movies, iconic imagery, and projection mapping tricks to transform space into an immersive experience.  See for yourself at seeblazinspace.com and be sure to get your tickets to "BEST YOU'VE EVER SEEN" AUGUST 31st at the @parliment Tavern in #Seattle featuring "Foxy Brown" re-scored by Bear Axe and Adra Boo (rare dj set) at http://bit.ly/parlimentfoxy

International recording artist, @Marshall Titus, made a rare appearance from Hamburg Germany as he returns to his #Chicago roots and joined us for a special Singer Songwriter Series taped live at @28MileVodka. Meet Marshall here and listen to how his songs come together.

Madison Malone intends for her music to be the saving grace in times of distress. It is her mission to plaster the sky with the eyes of love & hope. Meet her now! And listen to some of the love and hope she puts into her music!

Filled with literate lyrics, honey-smooth flow, and inventive arrangements, Digable Planets have been gracing our ears for almost 30 years. Check out our #conversation right here!

Today, we are recapping some of the magic that happened in our Cream and Sugar studios. Since we've been busy with putting on some pretty kick ass #festivals in this area, we've decided to put together just the music part of some of our interviews. :) Check out the The West Side Winders, Telstar and Anthony Calderisi, Althea Grace, Packy Lundholm and Ax and the Hatchetmen.