Over the past little while, I have had occasion to hear some wonderful music at The Rockpile bar and nightclub in Toronto. Both emerging artists and seasoned performers showcase their talent here every 3 month in a venue called La Musique Circle, organized by Deirdre Mallehe. Entrants can win prizes, including free recording time---a very valuable prize indeed!
Here are just some of the artists I enjoyed hearing in recent months.
Lyric Dubee. Already a music-world veteran at age 16, Lyric has opened for and shared the stage with performers such as Usher, Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, Lee Aaron and many more top artists. He released his first album at age 12 ,---for which he wrote all the songs. A versatile artist, he is equally at home playing rock, pop, blues and jazz. In earlier years, he was active in modelling, theatre, dance , ----and acting, which he thoroughly enjoys. However, music is his main focus. At th time of this performance, his 4th album was near completion.
Alyssa Grace. Up and coming artist Alyssa sings Pop, R&B. She was awarded silver and bronze medals at the World Championship of Performing Arts competition held in Hollywood California, where she signed her first contract with InDaSoul Entertainment. Be sure to check out her terrific music video on You Tube.
Multi-talented Jay T hails from Mississauga Ontario. He performs Hip Hop, Pop, RnB. He is also a rapper, actor and MC. A mesmerizing performer.
Tori Hathaway. Tori is just 16 , but no stranger to performing in front of an audience. In fact, you can can see her perform live at Yonge and Dundas Square on July 5th . as part of the all-day celebrations there on that day. Her new CD will be available for sale at the on-site store.
Tori is brimming with charisma, energy and enthusiasm as she performs her own music. Very talented, very likeable.
Harpin' Norm Lucien started playing the harmonica around '68 Over the years he played with a vast variety of musicians. Though comfortable playing in an array of styles from folk to swing, he has developed a distinct style of his own. Recently he has added guitar and lyrics to his harp playing. Playing 2 instruments simultaneously -so effortlessly, - just amazed me.
I take great pleasure in photographing these recurring events and am already looking forward to the next one.
Here are just some of the artists I enjoyed hearing in recent months.
Lyric Dubee. Already a music-world veteran at age 16, Lyric has opened for and shared the stage with performers such as Usher, Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo, Lee Aaron and many more top artists. He released his first album at age 12 ,---for which he wrote all the songs. A versatile artist, he is equally at home playing rock, pop, blues and jazz. In earlier years, he was active in modelling, theatre, dance , ----and acting, which he thoroughly enjoys. However, music is his main focus. At th time of this performance, his 4th album was near completion.
Alyssa Grace. Up and coming artist Alyssa sings Pop, R&B. She was awarded silver and bronze medals at the World Championship of Performing Arts competition held in Hollywood California, where she signed her first contract with InDaSoul Entertainment. Be sure to check out her terrific music video on You Tube.
Multi-talented Jay T hails from Mississauga Ontario. He performs Hip Hop, Pop, RnB. He is also a rapper, actor and MC. A mesmerizing performer.
Tori Hathaway. Tori is just 16 , but no stranger to performing in front of an audience. In fact, you can can see her perform live at Yonge and Dundas Square on July 5th . as part of the all-day celebrations there on that day. Her new CD will be available for sale at the on-site store.
Tori is brimming with charisma, energy and enthusiasm as she performs her own music. Very talented, very likeable.
Harpin' Norm Lucien started playing the harmonica around '68 Over the years he played with a vast variety of musicians. Though comfortable playing in an array of styles from folk to swing, he has developed a distinct style of his own. Recently he has added guitar and lyrics to his harp playing. Playing 2 instruments simultaneously -so effortlessly, - just amazed me.
I take great pleasure in photographing these recurring events and am already looking forward to the next one.
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