EMERGE Artists Showcase Redpath Waterfront Festival Toronto Entertainment Schedule Sunday, June 23

Redpath Waterfront Festival Toronto – Music Events Sunday June 23

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.

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ARTIST LINEUP:

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 strives 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

TD Bank – Irie Music Festival 2011 – Toronto

Make sure you come down to Yonge and Dundas Square in Toronto Saturday, July 30 to see some of Toronto’s hottest Urban artists.  The festival also continues on Sunday at Queens Park with more amazing shows. Link: – http://iriemusicfestival.com/

Chach

 

 

 

 

 

Chach performs at the TD IRIE Music Festival on Saturday, July 30th at Yonge-Dundas Square

Growing up in a culturally diverse area in Toronto’s west end is what Chach says attributed to her unique sound and style. Singing and writing songs from as early as 6, she knew her life path was in music. Writing everything from pop to house to reggae, gives her the ability to reach diverse audiences and has set her apart from the start.

After contributing to some mixtapes, Chach relased her first single: a soulful house track “Until.” Until debuted in the top 10 on the electro charts and was given the remix treatment by Ron Allen, Nick Holder, Jason B and Hi Definition. Club play came from countries across the globe including the U.K. and Germany.

When asked who her influences are Chach says she is influenced by music itself but list artists such as James Brown, Madonna, the Eurythemics. “I love everything from old motown to reggae to underground house,” she laughs. It also speaks to her drive to conquer the music world with a multitude of genres. “Creativity holds no boundaries,” says Chach.

This motivation has led Chach to have a hand in all aspects of her music — she not only writes and sings but produced her single “Starlight.” She jokingly calls herself “She Diddy” and says, “I take my music very seriously. I’ve been through a lot and music has always been my release.”

And while the release comes in the form of her lyrics as a vehicle for escape, a place to vent, and a way to tell her story, it also comes from the satisfaction of filling a dance floor. “I love to go out, I love music, and I love that feeling you get from a great track, that’s what I want to create,” Chach says.

With her single “Long Time” hitting the radio waves, and “Starlight” making it’s mark. Chach is getting ready to release her debut album. It’s not long before Chach’s music will be the sound people are clamouring to hear in the club. Touching on house, electro, soul and much more, there is definitely something for everyone.

Leftfield Keele

 

 

 

 

 

Leftfield Keele performs at the TD IRIE Music Festival on Saturday, July 30th at Yonge-Dundas Square

Born Kyle Leigh Barrowclough, better known as Keele, always had a Left Field perspective through out his life. Originally born in Toronto, Canada, Keele moved to Connecticut at the tender age of three. It was there he would be introduced and influenced by some of Hip-Hop’s greatest legends: Wu-Tang, Outkast, Bone Thugs N Harmony, and Snoop Dogg. It wasn’t until moving back to Toronto with his newly formed and solidified adore for Hip-Hop culture, Keele commenced on his voyage from the minors to the major league.

An invite from a friend to a studio session transitioned Keele’s attitude on life forever. It was there Keele discovered his talent and supreme admiration for MCing. From there Keele and his friend formed the group HALFADASH. They began recording and showcasing their talent at open mic events and shows across the Toronto area. After the encounter of a traumatic and near fatal altercation, Keele recognized his true passion for making music, and dropped out of school to pursue it further. After placing second in a local battle series, Keele linked up with an underground movement. He never released any material with the group, feeling he had to deem his skills flawless before permitting the world to hear him. After a short time Keele left the indie label with an influential sense, he knew he had to fashion his own brand and stand apart from the crowd…in LEFT FIELD.

LEFT FIELD, a place where individuals would find themselves set apart by their own teammates who never wanted them interfering with the game. LEFT FIELD, a world where people who feel misunderstood and unsupported would co-exist together. This world is direct from Keele’s personal feelings. The conception of LEFT FIELD derived from those who branded him a dreamer and unrealistic. LEFT FIELD KEELE has manifested a world in which the unrealistic dreamer prevails and succeeds. Inspired by life as he observes it, Keele is prepared to take the world by storm, mature his brand, and reach those of like-mindedness. LEFT FIELD is not only a state of mind, but a lifestyle where those not subsequent to the norm of society may attain satisfaction and serenity.

Xtiin Jones

Xtiin Jones perform at the TD IRIE Music Festival on Saturday, July 30th at Yonge-Dundas Square

Emerging artist Xtiin Jones (pronounced kris-tin) is a Toronto based R&B singer/songwriter who has been exploring a multitude of creative disciplines. Growing up in Vancouver, her formal training included studying visual art, classical flute and choral arrangement, in addition to studying briefly with esteemed vocal coach Bill Vincent. Her passion and aptitude for music has been evident since the age of 4, and her influences include a broad range of musical genres.
Predominantly self-taught, Xtiin delivers vocals with a distinct soulful attitude, captivating audiences with her lyrical flavor and unparalleled vocal strength. She has spent time in both Canada and the US pursuing her many ambitions. One of her more notable performances to date includes taking the stage to perform with Juno award winning jazz musician Richard Underhill and his band during a jam session at the TD Jazz Festival.
Rumor has it that Xtiin has been in the studio writing and composing her debut album with David “Soulfingaz” Williams (Divine Brown, K-OS) and producer Tom McKay (Joydrop, Nightcrawlers). Her most recent collaborations include working with producer Ron Allen (Usher, T.I.) STAY TUNED!