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Redpath Waterfront Festival Thursday June 20, Toronto – Music Events
This year’s Redpath Waterfront Festival will be alive with amazing music and incredible talent organized by 360Am/EMERGE Artists Showcase Musical Directors Cindy Wilson and Ron Allen. “We have organized and incredible lineup of must-see local talent that will make 2013 a year to remember”
The EMERGE Artist Showcase, hosted by Cindy Wilson and Ron Allen provides a forum for artists in the secondary development stage of their careers a platform to expand and develop their careers in music. EMERGE is an eclectic monthly showcase of artists in genres from jazz r&b, country, folk, rock and soul. Performances are accompanied by a selection of Toronto’s best live musicians. Fans are exposed to some of tomorrows brightest prospects, a night filled with great music, soul stirring composers, and the wonderful people who consistently support EMERGE Artists events.
The EMERGE Artists showcase has presented some of Toronto’s most talented rising stars whose careers are at the final stage of development.
ARTIST LINEUP: Thurs June 20
5:00 to 5:20 TYANNA NIKKITA TNT Dynamite best explains this ar
tist. Her vocal style is a unique combination of jazz, house, and soul.
5:20 to 5:40 ARIA ZENUA The highly driven and talented singer songwriter Aria Zenua (more commonly known as simply Aria) exudes her fearless nature on stage sharing sounds of Ska, Reggae, Soul and Acoustic tones
5:40 to 6:00 BELLA MUERTA is an aspiring musician and cabaret performer, with inspiration pouring from the tradition of authentic burlesque , twisted mind of a strange twisted girl she will show the world what it’s like to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight.
6:00 to 6:45 AMMOYE effortlessly glides from reggae to dancehall, dub to gospel, soul to hip hop, to R&B with breathtaking ease and presence
7:00 to 8:00 SHELDON HOLDER Sheldon Holder eclectic brand of music infuses elements of calypso, jazz, reggae, and rock and is quickly becoming a sound to be reckoned with in the Toronto Music scene.
8:50 to 9:10 SARA LONDON dishes out matters of the heart (and heartache) containing a soulful blues love affair.
9:10 to 9:30 JOSHUA LOPEZ taking a foundational but freeform approach with an emphasis on opportunity for musical expression through spontaneous improvisation
ARTIST LINEUP: Friday, June 21
5:00 TO 5:45 THE MEASURE songwriters with music ranging from stripped down soul and r&b, to pop and folk tunes all laden with rich vocal harmonies, sure to soothe the soul.
6:00 TO 6:45 ASTRO DROIDS The Astro Droids bring the best in Rock/Funk with earth shaking grooves, rocket blasting riffs and showers of meteoric interplay taking you out of this world!
7:00 TO 7:45 GYLES powerhouse vocalist thoughful lyricist Gyles's pop style is a refreshing high energy array of hits
8:00 TO 9:45 THE A TEAM The band known as the A Team are a group of musicians that love to get together and do what they do. Funk the whole Funk nothing but the Funk
ARTIST LINEUP: Saturday, June 22
12:00 TO 12:45 LAYAH JANE AND OLIVER JOHNSON “A spine chilling talent” - The Toronto Star Recommended if you'd like to hear Sade go Alt-Country, Joni Mitchell spout Reggae, and Phoebe Snow sing you a lullabye, Layah Jane speaks courageous
and tender to the hungry hearts of poets, activists, and lovers alike. (workshop)
1:00 TO 1:45 WOMYN OF IDIGO Womyn of Indigo is a grassroots collective comprised of emerging female musicians and poets who infuse sound and word to convey an unique live performance experience (workshop/collaboration of artists)
2:00 TO 2:45 ZACK WERNERS IDOL SCHOOL Zack Werner Idol School is high performance vocal program involving the best of the best young singers in the country. Drawn to work with the judge from Canadian Idol who spotted Down With Webster, Carly Rae Jepson, The Philosopher kings and both winner of RockStar in the US...Idcol School live features songs from Gerswin to Demi Lovato and a great mix of original songs written by students in solo,group and ensemble performances. (workshop w/young talent)
3:00 TO 3:45 DYLAN MURRAY w/band with influences in rock and folk,this singer, musician, writer and producer has been particularly touched by reggae
4:00 TO 4:45 LISA MICHELLE/BAND satisfies any and all cravings for straight goods R&B with a hip hop flavour touch of jazz and soulful vocal
5:00 TO 5:45 TIANNA WOODS multi instrumentalist, singer songer writer has a passion for country music
6:00 TO 6:45 THE PICK BROTHERS delivers an eclectic, uncompromising and intimate blend of substance and style. With lots of soul and lots of imagination between them, this is a dynamic band who's having fun and playing some good music
7:00 TO 7:45 CHAD PRICE relaxed soul-tinged vocals, captivating lyrical style you have a unique entertaining and interesting young musical talent
8:00 TO 8:45 BRETT KINGSWELL With the grit of a 90’s
grunge front man and the charm of a southern gentleman, Brett Kingswell’s unique brand of northern roots, swampy, rockin’ country is turning heads, perking ears and stomping
feet in its wake.
9:00 TO 9:45 DYLAN LOCK Dylan Lock is a singer/songwriter his music as a combination of blues/rock/ with an original touch
ARTIST LINEUP: Sunday, June 23
11:00 to 11:45 AMOY LEVY GOSPEL HOUR
12:00 to 12:20 SZAFRELLE there is a soul-tinged beauty to her sound an old and classic rarity that you dont vome across very often these days
12:20 to 12:40 STAASIA DANIELS stage presence, attitude, beautiful melodic voice this girl will please any crowd.
12:40 to 1:00 ASHLEY MARTINEZ beautiful voice and a crazy personality this girl has it all. Ashley pop culture music and precision delivery will please any crowd
1:00 to 1:20 DYLAN LOCK is a singer/songwriter his music as a combination of blues/rock/ with an original touch.
1:30 to 2:00 SELENA EVANGELINE Depth one word that explains Selena Evangeline you find it. From the moment her voice pours off the stage and wraps around you or floats out of your speakers to alight on your soul, you know that you’re hearing something you should drink in because it will enrich your life.
2:10 to 2:30 JP SAXE JP’s music is always powerful.JP believes in the power of art to inspire others and his passion for his subject matter is immediately obvious
2:40 to 3:00 CHRISTIAN BRIDGES Through creative expression, Bridges found a sort of inner freedom he’s since continued to pursue, and strived to perpetuate, as a spiritually uplifting singer-songwriter in the Toronto arts scene merging musicianship with social activism. “I want to be real and organic giving a place of comfort openness and happiness through my music,” says Christian. “Music saved my life so I feel like I owe it to myself and owe it to other people to keep it real.”
3:10 to 3:30 TYANNA NIKKITA TNT Dynamite best explains this artist. Her vocal style is a unique combination of jazz, house, and soul
3:30 to 3:50 JUVON TAYLOR his infectious melodies will guarantee to have you dancing in your seats Juvon Taylor is Toronto's best kept secret
3:50 to 4:10 TECLA BUREY Inspired by Norah Jones, Ella Fitzgerald and Whitney Houston, Tecla Bureyʼs sound is rich and warm. She creates a unique blend of jazz, R&B and neo-soul.
4:10 to 4:30 NATASHA WATERMAN Her music makes you feel at home, with her warm sultry tones and breathy notes you feel the comfort of simplicity.
4:30 to 5:00 AMMOYE effortlessly glides from reggae to dancehall, dub to gospel, soul to hip hop, to R&B with breathtaking ease and presence
5:00 to 5:20 SARA LONDON dishes out matters of the heart (and heartache) containing a soulful blues love affair
5:30 to 6:30 BRETT KINGSWELL With the grit of a 90’s
grunge front man and the charm of a southern gentleman, Brett Kingswell’s unique brand of northern roots, swampy, rockin’ country is turning heads, perking ears and stomping feet in its wake
ADMISSION: FREE
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