James (Jim) McKinley Hodges (born in Newport News, Virginia on July 31, 1942) is an independent Texas-based, project-oriented musician, composer, director and producer. Hodges, a native of Florence, South Carolina, received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from Coker College in Hartsville, South Carolina. Additionally, Hodges studied one year privately with both Josef Raiff at the Julliard School of Music and privately with John Mehegan in jazz improvisation in New York City. Hodges has composed and produced music for such clients as: TxDOT, Wal-Mart, Maybelline, Radio Shack, Tandy Corporation, Nissan, Stop & Go, Diamond Shamrock, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Dillard's, Tom Thumb, Murine, Jimmy Dean Sausage, Kern's Nectars, Poulan-Weedeater, Mazatlan Tourism, Success Rice, Texaco, Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, Holiday Inn, Citgo, Wet n' Wild, Whataburger, Sonic, Thriftway, ColorTyme, Beall's, Utopia Spring Water, Berryman Auto Products, Precision Tune, Rudy's Farm, Wendy's, Justin Boots, Compaq, Igloo, Bryan Foods, Garden Ridge, Houston Astros, Houston Metro, Luby's, Randall's, Sanderson Farms, Cook Children's Hospital, Captain D's, and Ranch Style Beans, Polygrip, Nature's Remedy, Pediasure, Texas Wild!, Joe's Crab Shack and the Texas Lottery. Jim has produced and composed commercial music with such artists as: Delbert McClinton, Michael Bolton, Beverly Sills, Leon Redbone, Marc Cohn, Dinah Shore, Lee Greenwood, Louise Mandrell, Dobie Gray, Joel Sonnier, Jim Horn, David Hungate and Larry Knechtel, . . . and in concert, he produced The Gatlin Brothers, Barbara Mandrell, Brenda Lee and Mel Tillis.

Texas vocal coach Brian Schexnayder made his performing debut at the Metropolitan Opera as Silvio in Pagliacci. He sang many roles in subsequent Metropolitan seasons, including Enrico in La Bohème, Lescaut in Manon Lescaut, Mercutio in Roméo and Juliette, the Theatre Director in Les Mamelles de Tirésias, Guglielmo in Cosi fan Tutte, Ping in Turandot, Germont in La Traviata, Sharpless in Madama Butterfly, Valentin in Faust, Posa in Don Carlos, and many more.

Celeste is the Executive Director of VEE Entertainment, where she combines decades of performance experience with sharp business strategy to lead one of the fastest-growing entertainment collectives in the country. Along the way, she studied voice and theater at Southern Methodist University, trained further in New York City, and earned her MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas. Her career has included touring as a vocalist, violinist, and actor, as well as planning large-scale events for South by Southwest. She and her team have since elevated thousands of weddings and events across the country, sharing the stage with artists like Burna Boy and Blake Shelton, and performing for dignitaries, celebrities, and clients of every background. Celeste’s leadership has turned VEE into a powerhouse of multicultural performers, setting the standard for luxury entertainment experiences nationwide. Today, she leads the organization with a focus on professionalism, artistry, and trust — guided

Uptown Drive is a high-energy live band based in Austin, Texas, specializing in weddings, corporate events, private parties, and interactive live-band karaoke. With their “Certified Original Lineup,” they deliver consistent, top-tier performances that keep guests engaged and entertained. Their extensive song catalog spans multiple genres, from timeless classics to chart-topping hits, ensuring every event is lively and memorable. Known for their professionalism and dynamic stage presence, Uptown Drive creates customized performances tailored to each event’s unique vibe. Whether it’s a romantic wedding, a corporate gathering, or a fun karaoke night, Uptown Drive transforms every celebration into an unforgettable music experience your guests will talk about for years.