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"I
Support Roots Music in Toronto" Badges
Winterfolk is a free
festival. Badges are available for a
voluntary contribution at Winterfolk venues. Funds raised from sale of badges go
directly to the performing artists. |
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Artists |
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Quick Bio |
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Al Lerman |
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The founding member of 2X Juno
Award winning band FATHEAD, AL LERMAN is a
journeyman musician who plays with sizzle and a
whole lot of soul. |
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Alejandra
Ribera |
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Alejandra Ribera is an
emerging artist starting to attract some serious
attention and if you’ve attended her show, it’s
easy to see why. She has international musical
roots and uses unconventional banter to lead you
from aching ballads to Mexican folk tunes, to
Cuban jazz standards and back. |
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Alfie Smith |
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Alfie Smith is a true modern day
Blues Man, Blending hard edged Rock and Roll,
Gospel, Folk and Jazz with Pure Primal Blues to
create his own unique sound. |
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Alastair
Artingstall |
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Alastair is a London based UK Singer-songwriter,
whose performance career is continually
interrupted by an inability to say “no” when the
phone rings. |
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Alistair Christl |
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With rippin' guitar and vocals,
blazin fiddle, steel, upright bass and drums,
these roots/rockabilly rock n' rollers are gonna
leave you wanting more. |
| Angie Grant |
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Singer songwriter,
bassist, guitarist, hard disc record-ist to
knock your bobby-sox off, all inside a lovely
package. |
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Ariana Gillis |
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What happens when
you take the likes of The Killers, Bob Dylan,
Patty Griffin and Feist and boil them in a ten
million degree crucible of modern Americana? I
don't know, what do you get? A chick with funky
hair, questionable taste in fashion, and
enough charisma to knock the plaid socks off
your feet.
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Bill Colgate with
Cam MacInnes |
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Bill Colgate is a bar band singer
turned actor turned critically lauded award
winning singer/songwriter described by Greg
Quill in The Toronto Star as "..an important and
committed new talent on the Canadian independent
music scene" |
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Bob Snider |
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Singer-songwriter
Bob Snider has played on the street and in the
concert hall. He's been called a "national
treasure", a "living legend" and "author of some
of the best Canadian songs of the decade". After
a hiatus from performing and recording, Bob
Snider returns with a new album "Stealin' Home".
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Brian Gladstone |
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Brian Gladstone is
finger-picking guitar master, an insightful
lyricist, a colourful story-teller, and a
dynamic performer. (Canada
Music Week Magazine) |
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ChoirGirlz |
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Seven years and three CDs later,
ChoirGirlz are spreading their silky harmonies,
great songs, vivacious voices and crazy humour
to ever-widening horizons. |
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Crabtree & Mills |
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Joanne Crabtree and Paul Mills,
known individually as pioneers in Canadian roots
music, teamed up early in 2006 to form a duo
showcasing her warmly vibrant voice and his
playfully elegant guitar and, to-date, have
released two critically-praised CDs and made
dozens of personal appearances in clubs, house
concerts and soft-seat concert halls. |
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D'Arcy Wickham |
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An exceptional
facility with all styles of guitar picking has
highlighted decades of performing experience.
Recent shows have included workshops and a
concert performance at the Waterloo guitar
summit. D'Arcy won Songs For the Heart
instrumental category for his song 'Feather
Fingers' |
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Dan McVeigh |
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Dan McVeigh
is a country
artist and songwriter promoting his current CD
'Drove", which has great reviews from Country
Music News and other publication. Dan's strong
vocals and music has been compared to Garth
Brooks and other great artists. Dan is currently
working on a new CD for release in 2009.
www.danmcveigh.com
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Danny Marks |
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Musician broadcaster and iconic
rocker Danny Marks is a trailblazing guitarist,
singer and songwriting roots rocker, since the
60's with Edward
Bear and has spent the past 25 years in homes
across Canada on cable tv's Stormy Monday, CBC
Radio's the Hum Line and JAZZ.FM's Saturday
night blues program bluz.fm. |
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Dave Borins |
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Dave Borins is a
Toronto based upcoming old-fashioned modernistic
songwriter and performer to keep tabs on. Borins
was nominated for "Best Live Acoustic Performer"
and "Best Folk Artist" at the 2008 "Toronto
Indie Music Awards." |
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David Gillis |
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With over 160 dates performed each year, David
Gillis can make you laugh, cry and jump for joy
all in the span of a few minutes. Described by
Don Ross as a monster guitarist, his playing has
been included in Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine, he
has played several times as a main stage
performer at the Chet Atkins Appreciation
Society and won the Colleen Peterson Songwriting
Award. |
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David Leask |
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Originally from Edinburgh,
Scotland, David Leask is a songwriting
journeyman. Whether his songs are shaped with
folk, Celtic or country influences, his goal is
to write soul music - songs that speak to the
common
struggle to be human. |
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Evaristo
Machado |
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Evaristo is part of
a new generation of Cuban composers of modern
salsa and Afro-Latin jazz, as well as a powerful
singer and dancer. This Cuban-Canadian combines
salsa with traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms and
flamenco. The result is highly danceable songs
with sophisticated arrangements, innovative
rhythms and ear-catching melodies |
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The Guitar Boys of Alderon |
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Roots/Folk/Country
picking icons Brian Gladstone, Noah Zacharin and
Rick Zolkower combine to perform as the new
“power-Roots” trio The Guitar Boys Of Alderon. |
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Howard Gladstone |
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Howard Gladstone writes songs
that "shape ordinary words into beautiful
visions". (Rambles). Not a comparison, but think
Leonard Cohen crossed with Marc Cohn, Jerry
Garcia & John Lennon. Well crafted and
meaningful lyrics, a fitting laid-back vocal
style, plus strong acoustic guitar work. 3 CDs.
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HOTCHA! |
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Beverly Kreller and
Howard Druckman play original and vintage "Dust
bowl roots with a big bad beat". Rustic, rural
songs of work and faith, delivered with a
vintage vibe and the energy of a runaway train.
HOTCHA! creates a distinctive musical blend of
old-time western, bluegrass, early swing and
country gospel. |
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Julian Fauth |
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Singer, songwriter and pianist
Julian Fauth provides a mixture of originals and
re-interpretations in the tradition of pre-war
barrelhouse blues. |
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Laura Fernandez |
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Born in Madrid, Spain, Laura
Fernandez is a classically trained pianist and
bilingual singer songwriter whose passionate,
heartfelt and honest lyrics reflect the many
aspects of the human condition and whose rich
melodies take you on a journey of the soul.
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Laura Ranieri |
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Laura has been
bringing her powerful voice, catchy melodies and
strong lyrics to the scene since 2002. Poprock
roots inform her own blend of sassy and
sensitive new country. She has received online
song awards and international airplay for songs
from her CD “Southbound”. |
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Lynn Harrison |
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A prolific songwriter with four
CDs to her credit and numerous songwriting
honours, Toronto singer-songwriter Lynn Harrison
takes the everyday stuff of life and turns it
into instantly memorable songs that move
audiences to laughter and tears. |
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Marg Stowe |
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Guitarist Margaret
Stowe performs all over Canada and Europe and
has recorded and performed with a host of
Canadian/International artists. Her departure
point is jazz, but her style ranges from folk to
blues to world beats, propelled by her trademark
high energy and eclectic tastes |
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Mark
Cassidy |
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A fine example of
the new generation of talented expressive singer
- songwriter - performer's. Watch out for great
things from Mark Cassidy in the future. |
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Marianne
Girard |
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Now based in
Toronto, and with her new CD "Pirate Days" near
completion, Marianne Girard returns to
Winterfolk Vll with more evocative and poignant
songs and stories to remember. |
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Melwood Cutlery |
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A consummate
songwriter and performer, Melwood Cutlery has
delighted audiences from Dawson City, Yukon to
Austin, Texas. His songwriting ability moves
seamlessly from ballads and lullabies to folk,
country, blues and rock. |
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Michael Brennan
with Steve Briggs |
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Cape Breton raised, Toronto based
singer-songwriter Michael Brennan writes and
sings pure country songs with a a full blooded,
passionate voice reminiscent of Roy Orbison and
Waylon Jennings. |
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Mose Scarlett |
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Mose Scarlett is,
unarguably, one of a kind. While he draws on a
wide range of musical sources from the early
1900's through the 40's, his style defies
categorization or comparison - the blend is
unique. His self-taught, original technique of
fingerpicking, dubbed 'stride guitar' by
Canadian music journalists, delivers a
syncopated punch and features simultaneous
chords, melody and bass line, smoothly executed,
without seeming effort. |
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Mr. Rick & the
Biscuits |
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3 piece acoustic stringband
performing: "Skillet Fried Roots Music".
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Nancy Dutra |
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Nancy Dutra plays
her own unique blend of country-folk with lyrics
that will awaken the spirit. |
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Noah Zacharin |
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Montreal-born
Toronto-resident "stunning guitarist...great
singer" (Holger Petersen, CBC) with 6 CD's that
comfortably and authentically cross genres;
plays solo and in small combos, and as guitarist
for many others on stage and on record. |
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Nonie Crete &
Eugene Rae |
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Nonie was born and raise in
Penetanguishene Ont. and Eugene was born and
raised in Newry Ireland. Both love all kinds of
music and have collaborated their talents to
make their own. |
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Peter Verity |
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Peter writes songs that are
poetic and powerful but also express the every
day person's emotions and feelings making him a
pleasure to experience. |
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Related |
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Siblings Karen, Shirley and Kevin
Bell are 'Related', the new kids on the block so
to speak, are old-timers to the business of
making music and songwriting. |
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Revival Dear |
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Revival Dear has
found a way to pay homage to the past and herald
in the future at the same time. Imagine a
marriage between classic rock legends The Band
and Fleetwood Mac. Revival Dear's music is
fresh, totally alive, and very relevant in
today's music scene. |
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Ric Proctor |
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Ric just released
his debut CD Since We Were Young
in June of 08. It’s
the Blues, it’s Folk and Country Rock all rolled
into an entertaining show
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Russell Leon Band |
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Award
winning singer - songwriter Russell Leon not
only runs Songwriters Unite, but is a powerful
vocalist and energetic performer. |
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Seb Agnello |
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Starting his musical journey with
'Lords of London' at age 14, Seb has morphed
into Canada's musical political gadfly. |
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Shawn Brush |
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Shawn Brush AKA The Krooked
Cowboy, one of the finest roots music around
today. |
Steve Paul Simms &
John Jackson
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Dynamic (noisy) Toronto
songwriters Steve Paul Simms & John Jackson have
never found a musical territory they could
settle, so they steal from everybody's culture,
including yours, and have been doing it
brilliantly for several years. |
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Steve Raiken |
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Steve Raiken is a veteran
singer/songwriter/guitarist from Toronto who is
best known for his superb acoustic slide guitar
work. |
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Sue & Dwight |
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Sweet harmonies. Honest lyrics
weaving stories of life in small towns, city
streets, and African villages with themes of
peace, courage, and social justice. |
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The McDales |
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Herb Dale's passion
is songwriting, but he lives to play country
music. A seasoned musician, Herb is a regular
performer in country and folk venues in Toronto.
In 2007 he was joined by backup singer Fran
McCann and they became known as The McDales. |
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Tony Quarrington |
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Veteran guitarist TONY
QUARRINGTON has worked with many of Canada's
great roots artists like Willie P. Bennett, Mose
Scarlett, and Laura Smith, and he has a devoted
following in the jazz world for his own ten
recordings as a leader and composer. |
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Treasa Levasseur |
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Loud and proud, Winnipeg-born,
North Bay raised Parkdalian Treasa Levasseur
sings her soulfully crafted songs with sincerity
and sass, earning her 3 nominations in the 2009
MapleBlues Awards (Recording of the Year,
Songwriter of the Year, and Female Vocalist).
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Trevor Mills |
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Trevor Mills is an
accomplished guitarist and singer-songwriter
whose large repertoire ranges from the funny to
the serious, the whimsical to the timeless.
Solid instrumental arrangements and rousing
sing-along choruses accompany his intelligent,
compassionate song writing. |
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Wendell Ferguson |
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A native of
Streetsville Ontario, this asthmatic wheezer has
won the CCMA's Guitarist of the Year 6 times. In
fact, they retired him so others could win. He
writes wildly humorous songs and very inventive
instrumentals. Clearly a two-trick pony. He has
toured the world and continues to write his
crazy songs (although they remain: radio-proof)
Look for him at Winterfolk. |
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Music Community Previews
at Winterfolk
Get Involved In One
of these Fine Organizations - All Year !
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Songwriters
Association of Canada Demo Evaluation |
Enter your song in
the drop-box (located in the CD store, Black
Swan, Main Floor), then attend the
Songwriters Association of Canada demo
evolution where Paul Mills and Tony
Quarrington will play, and talk about your
song.
Saturday Feb 14, 4:00, Willow Restaurant, Back
Room. |
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Moonshine Cafe
Songwriter's Showcase |
Oakville's Moonshine
Cafe
is a comfortable
and intimate venue dedicated to indie
roots/folk/blues and country music. You are
invited to participate any MONDAY night, as
Songwriter's take over the stage to perform
their original material. This is an opportunity
to listen to great music by established and/or
up and coming artists in an intimate setting.
Sunday Feb 15,
2:00,
Willow
Restaurant, Front Room |
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Danforth Jam
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A sample of the
music you will can make, and can hear every
Wednesday night at the Black Swan
Friday Feb 13, 7:00, Black Swan Upstairs.
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Toronto City
Roots |
A sample of
upcoming Toronto City Roots Festival to
be held June 26-28, 2009 at Hugh's Room and the
Distillery District. Saturday Feb 14,
4:00, Black Swan, 2nd Floor |
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Storytelling
Toronto |
Just for kids? Not a
chance - for grown ups too ! Storytellers
Toronto have stories to captivate audiences
of all ages. This stage will feature several of
Toronto's finest storytellers bringing tales to
captivate and enchant. It's a Quiet Room.
Sunday Feb 15, 2:00, Willow Restaurant, Back
Room |
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Nashville
Songwriters Association |
NSAI is
committed to helping those wishing a
career as a songwriter with providing
educational information and showcasing
opportunities for its members - some of whom
will be performing. Saturday Feb 14, 2:00,
Willow Restaurant, Front Room |
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Speak Music
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Speak Music
is a Canadian publicity and promotions company,
based in Toronto, Ontario. We specialize in
genres from folk to alternative, world music to
country, blues to pop, and everything in
between. Come out and hear some of their artists
perform.
Friday Feb
13, 7:00, Black Swan, Main Floor |
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Seneca College
Independent Musician Program |
Artist preview
presented by The Seneca College Independent
Musician Program (IMP), a unique and
intensive 8-month course of study, designed to
provide musicians with the tools they need to
succeed as "Indie" artists. Saturday Feb
14, 2:00, Willow Restaurant, Back Room |
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The Big Schmooze
Artist Seminars |
The Big Schmooze!
is a dynamic forum of unlimited opportunity for
musicians, songwriters, industry veterans,
businesses and organizations to mingle under one
roof. Saturday Feb 14, 2:00,Black Swan,
2nd Floor |
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Songwriters Unite |
Songwriters
Unite is a collective of over 500 musicians
from across North America that promotes emerging
and professional musicians by encouraging
songwriters to create and perform original music
and lyrics. We help musicians to gain exposure,
meet new musicians, entertain, and unite a
community of hard working, talented artists.
Sunday Feb 15,
2:00,
Black Swan, 2nd
Floor |
