ROCK STAR: INXS
20th Anniversary Reunion
Get ready to relive the energy, the music, and the unforgettable voices that rocked a generation.
In celebration of two decades since the iconic television series ROCK STAR: INXS captivated audiences around the world, 6 of the show’s most beloved finalists are reuniting for this special 20th Anniversary Reunion show.
Tara Slone, Brandon Calhoon, MiG Ayesa, Suzie McNeil, Ty Taylor, and Marty Casey — fan favorites and powerhouse performers — will take the stage to perform the classic rock anthems, original songs, INXS hits that they sang on the show — paying tribute to the band and the groundbreaking series that celebrated their legacy.
Fans can expect a night filled with music, reality show stories and audience participation from the groundbreaking 2005 series with the same electrifying energy that first captured millions of viewers.
Tara Slone rose to fame as the lead singer of Juno-nominated rock band Joydrop and gained international attention as a finalist on CBS’s Rock Star: INXS. In addition to a successful acting career—with roles in La Femme Nikita and other film/TV projects—she has become a prominent voice in broadcasting and sports media.
Tara co-hosted Rogers Hometown Hockey with Ron MacLean for eight seasons and created the acclaimed Sportsnet series Top of [HER] Game.
She currently works with NBC Sports Bay Area and the San Jose Sharks, and hosts two weekly SiriusXM shows. A passionate live host and interviewer, Tara continues to blend music, media, and storytelling with fearless authenticity.
Since Rock Star INXS Brandon Calhoon has released 8 studio albums based out of Detroit, MI and Nashville, TN. Brandon has created songs for North Star Media, the FX tv series “Justified”, the theme song for the CBS series “Battle Creek”, Red Bull GoPro commercial, ABC Television Network Promo and worked with The Keefer Brothers “BeAlive” on creating music content for their outdoor television series Dropped: Project Alaska/ Project Yukon.
MiG Ayesa has starred on the West End (We Will Rock You, RENT, Thriller Live) and Broadway (Burn the Floor, Rock of Ages), as well as international tours. He played ‘Galileo’ in We Will Rock You’s 10th Anniversary World Tour and headlined with Tenors of Rock in Las Vegas and at sea. A finalist on Rock Star: INXS, MiG released a self-titled album with Decca/Universal and appeared in films like Queen of the Damned. He’s performed in Handel’s Messiah Rocks, collaborates with Windborne Music on symphonic rock shows, and works with Rob Affuso’s SoulSystem Orchestras. MiG also serves as NYC Client Executive for SongDivision.
Juno award winner Suzie McNeil has compiled an impressive record of musical accomplishments.
From being the last woman standing on CBS’ reality show Rock Star: INXS, to singing backups for P!nk and Aerosmith on their 2023 Farewell tour, to multiple Top 20 hits on the Canadian charts.
Suzie’s songs have inspired the world, her song “Believe” was featured on “The Biggest Loser”, “Oprah” and as a part of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Ty (Tyrone) Taylor began singing at age five in Montclair, NJ. He’s toured with legends like Tina Turner, Celine Dion, and Eric Clapton, and was a standout finalist on CBS’s Rock Star: INXS. Ty has starred in We Will Rock You and Pippin, and lent his voice to major projects like Black Panther 2, Trolls: Band Together, The Color Purple, and Disneyland’s Princess and the Frog fireworks.
As frontman of the acclaimed band Vintage Trouble, Ty toured 30+ countries, performing alongside The Rolling Stones, The Who, and AC/DC. His jazz-inspired solo project, Nouveau Mid-Century Romance Songbook, showcases his crooner side.
Now, Ty is preparing to release his first solo album and documentary, TYRONE, and hosts “Ty Taylor’s Soul Sundays” on KCSN 88.5 FM.
Marty Casey is an American rock musician who is the lead singer, primary songwriter and second guitarist of Lovehammers.
After years of building a strong local following in Chicago and the Midwest, Casey achieved international fame on the first season of the reality show Rock Star: INXS. Casey made it to the final two of the competition, finishing as the runner-up to winner J.D. Fortune.[1] Although he was not chosen as the new singer for INXS, he was invited to tour as opening act.
Marty has sung for, and toured with artists including Nickelback, Jerry Cantrell, Interpol, New Found Glory, Cake and LA Guns.
