Sundown Since Sundown began competing in all-age Battle-of-the-Band events just one year ago, they have been consistently winning almost every major event. A very few of their more memorable victories are: - The Best of the Best – FIRST PLACE; Randy River Final Cut – City of Toronto Finals – FIRST PLACE; Genz Benz Summer Warfare 2008 – Canadian National Finals – FIRST PLACE. At one point this past Winter, Sundown actually had four of their original songs, in the top four positions, on the Supernova.com North American Top Ten List. Sundown has just released their first ever album entitled "My Own Path". To celebrate this release, they held a CD Release party and it was a huge success! kellypreto CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO—An hour south of Toronto, a songstress floated through high school like many others. But rather than partake in the usual high school scene, Kelly Preto would compose the songs that lead her to become a studio musician at sixteen. Inspired by hip-hop and the blues, Kelly picked up a guitar and began her journey into crafting together instrumental and lyrical melodies. Soon after, Kelly would begin touring independently in the region. SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD—Kelly performed her first show in her Cambridge hometown, quickly moving throughout the region to Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, and Brantford. Kelly became a staple for many open mic events, taking her act from the free stage to paying show. Artists from many genres, from rock and roll to jazz, would request that Kelly be their opening artist. THE INDUSTRY—Well regarded throughout Southwestern Ontario, Kelly’s endeavors lead her to pursue the business of music. Kelly, as well as promoting herself as an artist, started organizing events. Hip-hop club nights, reggae parties, and rock concerts are only some of the things Kelly took responsibility by the age of twenty. But charity also mattered to this Canadian-raised artist. Prominent regional booking agency IRIS Entertainment asked Kelly to perform in the APHRODITE SERIES concert, an annual show set up to showcase outstanding female talent and support local causes. COLLABORATION—While performing and promoting artists in Brantford, Ontario, Kelly was introduced to London hip-hop artist FLEX. The two took pleasure in each other’s musical styles and made a commitment to work together. During the next several months, FLEX and Kelly composed music that contributed to Kelly’s forthcoming EP. BREAKTHROUGH—After working with Kelly for close to a year, FLEX introduced her to Alan Heffernan, owner of national production company LoCity Entertainment. After agreeing on her musical direction with Heffernan, Kelly teamed up with LoCity to produce her debut EP, The Kelly EP. The Kelly EP infuses the subtle tones of Latin soul with the fervor and emotion of modern R&B, blues, and jazz. The album was released in March of 2010. Dead Audio Therapy We are a 5 piece band from Hamilton Ontario. Dan Lapierre, Russell Pye, Larry Millar, Mike Wilson and Roy Belisle We have just finished recording our full length CD and it is in the hands of Julius Butty the producer ( Dallas Green, Alexis on fire, Protest the Hero etc.) We will be holding a CD release this fall so stay tuned Matt Dell Matt Dell is a solo acoustic artist, born and raised in Niagara Falls, Ontario. First playing the piano at age two, Dell has felt a passion for music from a very young age. Over the years, Dell, 24, has picked up an array of instruments, from guitar to drums, and his vocal skills remain a natural crowd pleaser. As a well-rounded musician, Dell is able to create everything from heart-felt ballads to catchy pop songs. The musical styles of Dell's work include Power Pop, Punk, Emo, Metal, and Jazz, providing a little something for every music fan. The music of Matt Dell is heart-warming, upbeat, and hard to forget. His performances are sure to leave listeners humming along to the catchy tunes and powerful melodies. people you know As unpretentious as they are pleasing-to-the-ears, this three-piece band is easy to listen to, easy to look at and even easier to love. But don’t think that the members of PYK assume that success will come easy. Working their way up the ranks of Toronto’s music scene since April of 2008, this band of close friends has picked up new instruments, forged a new sound together, and put a few miles on some rental cars. With shows at Canadian Music Week, Toronto Pride and a recent win as Extra Magazine’s ‘Best Band’ of 2008 and 2009, People You Know don’t show any signs of slowing down, or letting their snowballing success go to their heads. PYK is a band that works hard, attributing their rise to the people they know who keep coming out to show their support. Catch PYK as they continue to debut new tunes that are melodic, thick, hot and slick without ever looking like they have to try – PYK is infectious, like a plague you don’t mind catching. Comfortable in their own skin, this trio is true to where they’ve come from. If you don’t know PYK yet, you’ll want to. But hurry, because they’re taking off and as their track “Stay Golden” proclaims, if you don’t move fast “all that you’ll get is goodbye.” However, with a parting glance like this… it’s a goodbye you’ll look forward to again and again.

people you know As unpretentious as they are pleasing-to-the-ears, this three-piece band is easy to listen to, easy to look at and even easier to love. But don’t think that the members of PYK assume that success will come easy. Working their way up the ranks of Toronto’s music scene since April of 2008, this band of close friends has picked up new instruments, forged a new sound together, and put a few miles on some rental cars. With shows at Canadian Music Week, Toronto Pride and a recent win as Extra Magazine’s ‘Best Band’ of 2008 and 2009, People You Know don’t show any signs of slowing down, or letting their snowballing success go to their heads. PYK is a band that works hard, attributing their rise to the people they know who keep coming out to show their support. Catch PYK as they continue to debut new tunes that are melodic, thick, hot and slick without ever looking like they have to try – PYK is infectious, like a plague you don’t mind catching. Comfortable in their own skin, this trio is true to where they’ve come from. If you don’t know PYK yet, you’ll want to. But hurry, because they’re taking off and as their track “Stay Golden” proclaims, if you don’t move fast “all that you’ll get is goodbye.” However, with a parting glance like this… it’s a goodbye you’ll look forward to again and again. Dead Audio Therapy We are a 5 piece band from Hamilton Ontario. Dan Lapierre, Russell Pye, Larry Millar, Mike Wilson and Roy Belisle We have just finished recording our full length CD and it is in the hands of Julius Butty the producer ( Dallas Green, Alexis on fire, Protest the Hero etc.) We will be holding a CD release this fall so stay tuned Hayley Stark Pop/rock duo who play like their acoustic guitars are electrified and mash up harmonies with an indefinable flair. www.myspace.com/ilovehayleystark Michala Todd 2010 has been the most productive year yet for this 16 year old singing sensation, who's in the process of taking the world by storm with the upcoming release of her debut EP. Michala Todd has been busy winning over new fans by the hundreds via her live shows and strong internet presence, while at the same driving her musical hooks even deeper into longtime supporters of her career with her memorable, mature beyond her years music. She's a singer songwriter who will stop at nothing to see her music exposed to as many people around the world as possible. She's preparing to launch a massive marketing campaign in support of her new project that will include a major showcase for industry reps in Nashville, TN mid way through the month of August. The set will include all six tunes from her new record, in addition to a few familiar surprises. Moving comfortably from high energy dance to mid tempo pop/rock on through to her formidable power ballads, this girl does it all - and does it well!!! Fans continue to pick their jaws up off the ground after listening and watching this gifted songstress make her first impression a lasting one. Adequately describing this young lady's talent is a little bit like trying to hold the intangible. One thing for sure - this international artist is just getting started and won't be invisible very much longer to a world that's longing for a little more musical substance with their spice. Rest assured, this girl will be making it work in a town near you in the days ahead. So take a chance on something fresh and original this summer...and bring your musical taste buds to life. C'mon we dare ya! Written by: Don Somerville Sea of Gold and Burgundy A Sea of Gold and Burgundy is an energetic five piece out of Niagara Falls making waves in the peninsula. The live show consists of an eclectic blend of music; from anthemic rockers to haunting ballads to pop-dance numbers. The songs are stand-out. The melodies are carefully crafted, the grooves are catching, the lyrics are poetry. A Sea of Gold and Burgundy has a vibe that you want to soak in. It is exciting to think of what will come for this group. A Sea of Gold and Burgundy is Aaron Berger, Nathanial Goold, Sean Carlos Mead, C.D. Onofrio, and Adam Orsborn. Brother Mary Hailing from Niagara Falls, the members of Brother Mary are: Adrian Mollica (guitar, vox) Rey Ben Rimando (bass guitar) Myles Fisher (drums) Originally meeting each other in high school in 2005 and playing everywhere from school gymnasiums to sleezy pubs, Brother Mary decided to deliver something that had meaning. After sitting on a mountain of unreleased material, the boys think it's time to make a name for themselves. Enjoy. Amber Reigns Based out of Fort Erie Ontario, Amber Reigns came on the scene fairly recently. In the Fall of 2009 these 4 guys Nick McGuigan, Enzo Herrera, Chris Rowlands and Josh Humphrey joined up to form Amber Reigns. Nick and Chris came from Artificial Reality and were in the middle of Recording their debut album. During the process it became evident changes needed to be made and along came Josh and Enzo. Things were starting to finally move along with the recordings and a fresh start was born with a change in name to Amber Reigns. Before the CD was even completed their music was being sought after. The song ‘’Calm Me Down’’ officially released on their debut album an May 12, 2010 has been leased out to USA 1st in Jacksonville Florida. USA 1st leased the song for a year using it as the theme song to the Seminar “Reality” across high schools in the USA to bring awareness to teen related problems. The song brought attention from Elevated TV Productions out of Toronto who specifically asked if they can shoot the Calm Me Down Video which will be aired on Much Music and should be completed by June 2010. Amber Reigns will also be on satellite radio 89.5 in early June, the station has 8 million listeners and will be doing a interview via phone with the band. The song was also sent to Giant FM 91.7in Welland Ontario in hopes to get some air play. Peter Morena the stations manager quickly responded with a request for Amber Reigns to come into the station for an interview and to perform the song live on the air. On May 12 2010 Amber Reigns made their Radio premier to over 100,000 listeners and 15,000 on line guest. This is not the only song the band has that got some notice. On soundclick.com the song ’’You’’ shot right to #1 within 4 days on the Alternative charts. The song has a melodic rhythm and utilizes a talk box to bring the funk out. It also was used in a commercial on 97.7 HTZ FM as background music. It also got them a nomination to the Niagara Music Awards 2008 when the band was known as Artificial Reality. With popular songs that are catching peoples interest there was high expectation for the album release and the group did not let people down. Songs like “I Am” caught the attention of there Producer Chris Curry who said it has all 3 elements to a hit song. The write song, sung by the write person with the right production equals a hit. This song was a natural fit for us all he said. Their music is very diverse, from strong lyrics and great harmonies that Nick McGuigan seems to come up with so naturally. Songs like ’’Something’s Are Better Than the Truth’’ sure to be a hit pop song to songs that grind it out like ‘’Open Up Your Eyes’’ that at any one moment you’re sure to get chills down to the bottom of your spine to that feeling of power from in your face rock that makes you want to scream. Amber Reigns is fronted with two very accomplished guitar players, Nick McGuigan who is also the lead vocalist and Enzo Herrera. Nick has played in Artificial Reality until there demise along with Chris Rowlands the bass player, who also came to Amber Reigns. Josh Humphrey on drums and Enzo have been playing together for 8 years coming from accomplished bands such as After The Fall, Social Imbalance and probably the most recognizable Zombie Inc, the chemistry was there right from the start. At all Amber Reign shows including the sold out CD Release show they collect food for the local food bank. The band is currently setting up a charity where $1.00 from every CD sale will go towards The Amber Alert foundation. The community is who supports us and Amber Reigns feels strongly even at this point in there carrier to give back. You can contact them by the following Web Sites www.amberreigns.ca www.myspace.com/amberreigns Email info@amberreigns.ca Phone 905 351 9758 Mail 6161 Dawlish Ave. Niagara Falls, Ont. L2G 4J5 wordPEOPLE Anything worth doing should be done right the first time. While we’ve all heard the adage a million times, how many of us have actually applied it to our lives? Unleashing Toronto’s most intense fusion of hip-hop, funk, rock and R&B, wordPEOPLE have done just that. However, as the tale behind their debut independent full-length People’s Eatery proves, it took a while to get this collection of 13 tracks done right. wordPEOPLE came together in 2003 and quickly garnered praise for their original style and crowd moving performances, winning talent shows and releasing their PLAYONWORDS EP in 2005. The first single, "Foolin Yourself" reached Number Two on the request-based “Top 9 at 9 Countdown” on 91.5fm The Beat in the South Western Ontario region. Pleased with the reception and success of PLAYONWORDS, wordPEOPLE set their sights on a full-length. Teaming with producer Adam King (Cancel Winter, The Good Lovelies, Run With The Kittens), the group quickly realized that despite the initial strength of the songs, they wanted something more for People’s Eatery. Little did they know that it would be a full two years before their efforts would see the light of day. As front man and lyricst apeX reiterates, better to get it right the first time through. Restructuring People’s Eatery extended beyond the music. While not a conceptual effort, apeX relates that the album is tied together by the common theme of people watching, a bird’s eye view of the everyday. “We imagined just sitting and watching what people do. What's happening in their lives? Naturally, the observations are diverse: that guy over there is “sitting on the fringe of a binge like Sin City citizens, where moves are calculated by the neighbour’s dividends,” he's stressed about money (‘Keep Up’); the woman over there is in love but is too shy to speak to the object of her affection (‘Just Don’t Know’); the group of folks over there left work early because they really need to decompress through dance (‘People’). Musically and lyrically, it's a mix of the “physical and digital, the sensible and whimsical,” he states. The end result? wordPEOPLE offers 13 tracks of poetic honesty, musical prowess and spotless production. Expanding their vision to incorporate guest musicians, wordPEOPLE not only restructured internally but also unwittingly redefined the parameters of what constitutes a band. To explain, People’s Eatery features guest appearances by independent luminaries such as God Made Me Funky’s PHATT al, Moka Only, The Good Lovelies AND Louwop the Dirty General. “I like the idea of making records with other people,” apeX smiles. “We go through the writing process ourselves and then it’s fun to see how someone else interprets what we’ve done. I don’t think it sounds like a typical guest-spot record though. Everywhere people guest, it fits and the album becomes really diverse. Bringing our friends into People’s Eatery is the perfect way to augment the base we’ve set. We care about the songs enough to let others in on what we’re crafting instead of limiting ourselves to the confines of our members.” Moreover, by including such a diverse group of musicians and lyricists on People’s Eatery, wordPEOPLE ensure that their music truly does defy classification. While many bands and artists are quick to hide behind definition, wordPEOPLE embrace all aspects, confident that their ability to span musical gaps obliterates constriction and guarantees appeal to all walks of life. As apeX declares, “eclectic may be a sub genre these days but that’s what we are.” DRIVE FASTER Infectious as The Killers, cool as Metric, Drive Faster keeps dance-rock slick and savvy. Ready, set, go! Drive Faster began as Supernal, a hard-working, hard-rocking four-piece from Calgary, Alberta. Opening for such acclaimed acts as Angels and Airwaves and Sum41, Supernal shook stages from Vancouver to New York City, receiving airplay on over 300 commercial and college radio stations continent-wide. Reviewers testified, “the energy and vibe they provide to their audience is infectious” (Uncharted Sounds, 2008). After relocating to Toronto, Ontario, Supernal shifted gears to become Drive Faster, a rhythmic reincarnation of Supernal’s fast-lane formula. Drummer Michael Holbrook, guitarist Tony Gare and bassist Jeff Scale locked to new-wave grooves while frontwoman Angela Elizabeth traded her electric guitar for a mini-Korg synthesizer. “Their music is just like their personality: friendly and upbeat. They are realistic and ambitious. Top that with talented” (Andréanne Sasseville – Sirius Satellite Radio, BOBBi MAGAZINE). Drive Faster debuted their new sound at Canadian Music Week 2009 to a packed crowd at Holy Joe’s. In February 2009 Drive Faster taped an episode for Aux TV’s Master Tracks where producers Moe Berg (Pursuit of Happiness) and Laurence Currie (Sloan, The Cliks) worked with the band to record their song “Analog” at MetalWorks studio. Berg described the process as a “homerun” and mentioned Drive Faster favourably throughout the program’s promotion. "Frame of Mind" will be released in July 2010 as Drive Faster heads to the fast lane. Dylan James Music is a universal language that can enhance the present. It can ignite imagination and incite inspiration. It can make the world yours For 18 year old DYLAN JAMES, music is a way of life and success a reality. Dylan James made his first entrance into the music industry at the age of ten when he began writing his own lyrics. By age fourteen, Dylan began finding himself musically and had the opportunity to record in different studios experimenting with different artists and styles of music in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Orlando and California. While in his early stages of Hip Hop and RnB some of Dylan’s tracks made it onto a music ranking site where Dylan’s tracks hit Top 10 with over a million hits within a three day period. In 2008, Dylan started working with Producer DJ Mercilles and artist Mikey Bustos (Top 10 Season 1 Canadian Idol) and Danielle Ray (DMX Camp). Dylan expanded his musical horizons and began to gain a fan base and build his name in the music industry. Dylan helped spread his name and show his charitable side by doing a Cross Canada tour raising awareness for Breast Cancer. News of this young sensation spread quickly and lead to the music industries top booking agencies calling to secure Dylan James for established artists such as: Danny Fernandes, Stereos, Jhevon Paris, Massari and most recently on Tour with Karl Wolf on his “Nightlife Tour”. The Major Highlight of Dylan James career however was touring with Sean Paul on the Groove Land Tour 2010. Dylan is working hard to complete his debut album that will make the name “Dylan James” known in every household. Dylan is currently collaborating with producers Danny Rubino and Trust of “First Entertainment Group” who have worked with artists such as Brian McKnight and Deborah Cox. Dylan’s first single “Mysterious” was Released by Catapult Distribution and is available on Itunes and several other online stores. Dylan worked hard with the Production Team from GodMachine Entertainment on the “Mysterious” Video which will be released May 2010 with the goal of obtaining rotation on MuchMusic. Follow him on facebook! With over 21,000 fans!. http://www.facebook.com/iamdylanjames The Black Flies The Black Flies were formed in the bitter cold month of January, 2007. A few rehearsals under the belt and it was a quick take off with songs ready to go from both song-writers. There was a natural flow and mutual respect between all 4 members and they did not waste any time getting down to business. In the spring of 2008, the band recorded their first sessions of songs, which turned into their highly acclaimed debut record "Road Ahead". They won the Niagara Music Awards 2009 Group of the Year award , as well as being nominated for Best Album , Best Rock Band & Video of the Year for "You were Miles" In early 2009 the band recorded the follow up "Middle of the Night" it was released August 20th . Both albums are available through CD Baby , iTunes , Amazon and most other digital music sites . The band performs steadily be it a club or festival gig such as SCENE music Festival , Grape & Wine , In The Soil or Cicada Fest . They also had the song Train used in the Canadian Indie Feature Film "GravyTrain" which hit Canadian theaters this spring . Running Red Lights Formed in early 2006 as a pop band inspired by the resurgence of 80's pop, Running Red Lights is a group of six independent musicians/songwriters inspired mutually by Rhythm and Blues, 80's pop, Euro and Indiepop. Throughout the span of 4 years, Running Red Lights has secured placements in feature films, opened for Grammy nominated artists 'Counting Crows' at Bayfest 2009, performed at Juno Festival in Halifax, has been featured on etalk as well as various publications and radio stations in Ontario. While playing the performance circuit around the GTA, RRL's live act attracted some regional interest and subsequently Juno winning producer, Gavin 'Golden' Brown (Three Days Grace, Metric, Billy Talent, Stereos, Midway State) offered the band an opportunity to develop under his tutelage. Upon the successful self-titled release of a 4 song EP in 2009, Running Red Lights secured agent representation with Vice President, Colin Lewis of The Agency Group. The band is currently working on a second EP, anticipating a release by summer, followed by a Canadian tour. The Manhattan Project The Manhattan Project is an Indie-Rock band from Niagara Falls, Ontario. After playing together for only three short years, they have accomplished many impressive things. They have played at different venues across Southern Ontario, and have shared the stage with many big name bands such as Down With Webster, Inward Eye, Ten Second Epic, The Johnstones, Rebel Emergency and The Februarys. They have recently won the Niagara College battle of the bands and were a finalist in the all Ontario school finals. The Manhattan Project has developed a large fan base in the Niagara Region and plan to expand their fan base to other cities across Ontario. Kevin Myles Wilson Hi there, My name is Kevin Myles Wilson. I am a 23 year old singer/songwriter from Toronto, ON. Here's a few things about me that you should know. I make terrible first impressions. When I was a kid I wanted to be a professional wrestler. I Pooped my pants twice in high school. I love hockey and I hate driving. I really love biking. I hate making plans. I hate working. I hate the fact that I love being lazy. I don't do drugs. I like to drink lots of beers. I dance like an idiot and I got kicked out of University. I enjoy reading books and picking my nose. I've been in love with 5 different people. One of those people is Ben Kweller. I should probably get checked out for A.D.D. I like growing up. I have a terrible memory but enjoy washing dishes and am a neat freak. I can't sleep. I have a best friend. And last but not least, I hope you like my music! Matt Dell Matt Dell is a solo acoustic artist, born and raised in Niagara Falls, Ontario. First playing the piano at age two, Dell has felt a passion for music from a very young age. Over the years, Dell, 24, has picked up an array of instruments, from guitar to drums, and his vocal skills remain a natural crowd pleaser. As a well-rounded musician, Dell is able to create everything from heart-felt ballads to catchy pop songs. The musical styles of Dell's work include Power Pop, Punk, Emo, Metal, and Jazz, providing a little something for every music fan. The music of Matt Dell is heart-warming, upbeat, and hard to forget. His performances are sure to leave listeners humming along to the catchy tunes and powerful melodies. The Waxbills Hailing from Niagara Falls Ontario, this 3 piece alternative rock band formed in early 2008. Lead singer and guitarist Nathan Warriner, drummer Brandon Ainsley and bassist Johnny Albers, formed The Waxbills after touring around as Warriner’s solo act from 2006 to late 2007. Sitting on a slew of material, The Waxbills wasted no time getting into the studio and in June 2008 the band recorded their 1st full length record at Grant Avenue Studios with legendary producer/engineer Joe Shugan (Lone Rhino Productions). This 10 song album entitled “The Way It Goes” was released independently in October of 2008 and such tracks as “Take It” and “With Eyes That Never Lie” are currently getting steady radio play on several Canadian U.S and U.K rock radio stations. The Waxbills spent most of 2008 touring Ontario supporting their release and also acquired Cat Ward and Selective Image Inc. as their new management team. In April 2009 “The Way It Goes” was nominated and won Album of The Year at The Niagara Music Awards. Although the award was physically stolen from them at the after party the lads are still proud of their accomplishment and hold no bitter resentment to the unknown thief. The Waxbills also took home the award for Niagara’s best original band that night. Currently the band are on tour across Canada after wrapping up their follow up record entitled “Hard To Lose”. WHY When the members of Canadian rock band WHY came together to create what would be known as the “RED” album, a two year project in the making, little did they realize the distance this record would travel . As they did with their previous full length album “LAZARUS EFFECT,” which received air play in major markets across Canada and raised money to support OXFAM, WHY continues to raise awareness for both themselves as well as Make Poverty History. WHY's last full length album "RED", featured the single (and title track) "RED," was well received by various radio stations worldwide. "RED" sat at 1 on the KICK FM Winnipeg TOP 40 for 4 weeks in a row, and was named SONG OF THE YEAR. The follow up single "THE SURFACE" charted, hitting 1 on KICK FM, 5 on THE Q FM in Victoria BC, and airplay from THE GOAT in Alberta, FREQ 107 in Winnipeg, (both singles have been receiving radio support at) DOWN FM in Northern Ireland, and radio in Australia. WHY released “BIG THUNDER, NO RAIN” with great response from radio and is being used by IMPOSSIBLE 2 POSSIBLE (www.impossible2possible.com), an organization started by "RUNNING THE SAHARA" runner Ray Zahab. WHY first took shape in the late 90’s in Winnipeg Manitoba, when Brian Cook (vocalist) gathered to himself talented musicians and together ventured out to see their musical ideas take form. As years passed and other commitments took hold, Brian and the guys continued to write and began to dedicate time to Make Poverty History. WHY felt the need to use their music to raise awareness to the staggering fact that a child dies due to extreme poverty every 3 seconds. 2009 WHY released their single “WE STARTED OUT,” featured on the WATERCAN website: www.watercan.com . ( WaterCan is a Canadian charity dedicated to ending poverty by helping the world’s poorest people gain access to clean water, basic sanitation, hygiene education.) WHY is also donating 40% of the profits from the sale of their latest full length album "RED", (available online at www.cdbaby.com/whytheband2 or on iTUNES) to WATERCAN's work in eastern Africa to build water wells. WHY have started writing their next album and wrote the song "PRISONER OF HOPE" on Dec 10th 2009, not knowing weeks later Haiti would be hit by a deadly earthquake. The song's lyrics seemed strangely appropiate. The song "PRISONER OF HOPE" is available for download only at this time. And the members of WHY are donating 100% of the profits from downloads directly to UNICEF and their ongoing work in Haiti. When you download this song,...you are investing in Haiti's future. Thank you. Visit WHY at: www.myspace.com/whyy www.reverbnation.com/why www.whytheband.com kellypreto CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO—An hour south of Toronto, a songstress floated through high school like many others. But rather than partake in the usual high school scene, Kelly Preto would compose the songs that lead her to become a studio musician at sixteen. Inspired by hip-hop and the blues, Kelly picked up a guitar and began her journey into crafting together instrumental and lyrical melodies. Soon after, Kelly would begin touring independently in the region. SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD—Kelly performed her first show in her Cambridge hometown, quickly moving throughout the region to Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, and Brantford. Kelly became a staple for many open mic events, taking her act from the free stage to paying show. Artists from many genres, from rock and roll to jazz, would request that Kelly be their opening artist. THE INDUSTRY—Well regarded throughout Southwestern Ontario, Kelly’s endeavors lead her to pursue the business of music. Kelly, as well as promoting herself as an artist, started organizing events. Hip-hop club nights, reggae parties, and rock concerts are only some of the things Kelly took responsibility by the age of twenty. But charity also mattered to this Canadian-raised artist. Prominent regional booking agency IRIS Entertainment asked Kelly to perform in the APHRODITE SERIES concert, an annual show set up to showcase outstanding female talent and support local causes. COLLABORATION—While performing and promoting artists in Brantford, Ontario, Kelly was introduced to London hip-hop artist FLEX. The two took pleasure in each other’s musical styles and made a commitment to work together. During the next several months, FLEX and Kelly composed music that contributed to Kelly’s forthcoming EP. BREAKTHROUGH—After working with Kelly for close to a year, FLEX introduced her to Alan Heffernan, owner of national production company LoCity Entertainment. After agreeing on her musical direction with Heffernan, Kelly teamed up with LoCity to produce her debut EP, The Kelly EP. The Kelly EP infuses the subtle tones of Latin soul with the fervor and emotion of modern R&B, blues, and jazz. The album was released in March of 2010. Blindsided Poets Fronted by 15 y.o. Kitty Lee, our members are an eclectic group of talented musicians, from varied backgrounds and experiences, who have been working on a collaborative effort of original songs since around 2000. Sticking together, mainly because we love to play this music with one another. It all started with Jane and Nigel sitting around a campfire playing the blues back on a warm summer night. After about six months of practicing together Jane had an idea. She talked Nigel into jamming with her good friend, Tony. Nigel was very skeptical about adding a drummer at first, but after hearing the master player, he was convinced and they became a trio. Slim joined them initially when Nigel and Jane first started to jam in 2000. He left shortly after to pursue other possibilities, came back briefly after Janes illness for a few gigs and now is contributing his talents to a project with Tony, along with Frank who now joins the Blindsided Poets on bass. In 2008 Nigel's daughter, Kitty was folded in as a keyboard player. Shortly after for personal reasons, took over singing full time from Jane. We are still able to enjoy Jane's fantastic song writing skills, and love playing what we can. http://www.youtube.com/blindsidedpoets Metro4 Opening for such artists as: Stone Temple Pilots, Our Lady Peace, The Stills, See Spot Run, Sass Jordan, The Trews, Sloan and sharing the stage with: Counting Crows, Tim McGraw, KISS, not many bands can say they have reached these heights with only ONE album under their belts. Metro4 is a band that firmly believes that persistence pays off. The first lineup emerged about four years ago and went through three singers before the right voice for the band was discovered. After incorporating vocalist and guitarist Jason Mercer, a local singer/songwriter, Metro4 finally found the sound and chemistry they had been waiting for, joining Daniel Di Febo (guitars) and Danny Dubé (bass), Drummer Ryan Kriz was the finishing touch for the London-based band, and Metro4 got to work completing their self-titled debut album. M4 hit the SWO circuit shortly after Mercer’s arrival, playing festivals and local gigs. Their CD was released in June of 2009, and shortly after, their music hit the international market with CD and online sales in Europe and the United States, as well as their first single, “Little Sister” being added to a major American motion picture, "The Camera's Eye." Their unique blend of sounds reflects the combination of their diverse backgrounds and personalities. From sweeping chord changes to infectious melodies, Metro4’s songs reflect influences ranging from U2, Keane, Interpol, Coldplay, to old Genesis. Their sound comes from a combination of driving and complex bass lines, and a backdrop of layered guitars. Metro4’s set list is comprised of all-original material, written as a collaborative effort within the band. Songs that can sound deceitfully complicated are still listener-friendly, highlighting emotional and powerful lyrics. A band in motion, the buzz is only beginning... Infract INFRACT – (in-Frackt) def: To break the laws of humanity... Superheros do it all the time….. Break laws to defend the right but how right are they? They INFRACT. Hence the Title of This Ontario band’s single and Mantra…. INFRACT and they will come. This original 4 pc (now a 5) was put together by the bands founder and Drummer Joel Clausner on the premise that breaking laws of humanity would have an audience….. and an audience they do have. Rounded out by Ash Dandryial, on Vocals…Bob Marek on bass. And Darryl Jon Herbert on guitar and they have added Kevin Gale on guitar, GOLD JUNO AWARD WINNING FROM SLIK TOXIK, to round out the assault. To define their sound would not do a band like this Justice. They have taken Rock music to a new level by incorporating acoustic guitar to modern heavy rock, the sound is INFRACTious. Stay tuned…….Laws are about to be broken….. or as they would say INFRACT. Visit Us On The Web At Http://infract.ca Sundown Since Sundown began competing in all-age Battle-of-the-Band events just one year ago, they have been consistently winning almost every major event. A very few of their more memorable victories are: - The Best of the Best – FIRST PLACE; Randy River Final Cut – City of Toronto Finals – FIRST PLACE; Genz Benz Summer Warfare 2008 – Canadian National Finals – FIRST PLACE. At one point this past Winter, Sundown actually had four of their original songs, in the top four positions, on the Supernova.com North American Top Ten List. Sundown has just released their first ever album entitled "My Own Path". To celebrate this release, they held a CD Release party and it was a huge success!