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Free Concerts at Nathan Phillips Square on Thursdays

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A combination of live music and food hot off the grill makes for the perfect summer lunch hour escape at Nathan Phillips Square.

Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen Street W.
Free Admission

Tasty Concerts
Thursdays noon – 2 pm

Free admission

July 15 Ruth Mathiang & Waleed Kush
www.myspace.com/ruthenfriends

Ruth MathiangBorn into a musically inclined family, Ruth follows in both her parent’s footsteps. Ranging from traditional music to hip-hop, Ruth has quickly become one of the rising stars of African music in Toronto. Ruth joins forces with Waleed Kush, an influential musician in the African music community known for his striking vocals, his innovative bass technique and his speed and precision on percussion.

July 22
People Project
www.peopleproject.ca

People ProjectPeople Project incorporates a mixture of funk, hip-hop, reggae and folk with an emphasis on heavy afro-brazilian rhythms. The project brings together collaborators from around the world with songs in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Song lyrics portray important world issues.

July 29
Friendlyness & the Human Rights
www.myspace.com/friendlynessandthehumanrights

Friendlyness & the Human RightsThrough modern roots reggae music, Friendlyness along with his seven-piece band the Human Rights join forces to sing about equality and freedom.

August 5
Nine Mile
www.nine-mile.com

Nine MileEvolving consistently for the past eight years, Nine Mile has gone from a duo to a seven-piece band. Their latest album incorporates country, rock, soul and reggae and has guest appearances from Xavier Rudd, Matt York and Burke Carrole.

August 12
Nine MileAnnual Toronto Blues Society Talent Search
www.torontoblues
society.com

The Toronto Blues Society Talent Search is a launching pad event for all Canadian blues talent. Enjoy the performance of the finalists of this contest before a panel of judges on Nathan Phillips Square.

August 19
Andrea Koziol
www.andreakoziol.com

ndrea KoziolOne of Canada’s most promising singer/songwriters, Andrea has performed coast to coast and everywhere in between. Having written and collaborated with many renowned artists, her performance is sure to be exceptional.

August 26
The Maryem Tollar Ensemble The Maryem Tollar Ensemble
www.maryemtollar.com

She is a singer, composer and songwriter and has composed and performed for theatre, dance, film and television. Using her Egyptian roots she has helped in creating the acceptance of music from diverse cultures.


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Free Fresh Concerts at Nathan Phillips Square

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Fresh Wednesdays features seven live, free noon-hour concerts to complement the Nathan Phillips Square’s annual Farmers’ Market.

Savour your favourite fruits and vegetables at their peak of perfection while listening to great Canadian music.

Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen Street W.
Free Admission

Fresh Concerts
July 14 – August 25
Wednesdays Noon – 2 pm

July 14 Ariana Gillis
www.arianagillis.com

Ariana GillisA riveting young performer, Ariana Gillis leaves it all on the stage. Her powerful voice, raw emotion and lyrics allow her to instantly captivate her audience. From upbeat songs to powerful ballads, Ariana writes songs that appeal to a variety of listeners.

July 21 Mandippal
www.myspace.com/mandippal

MandippalFrom a family of musicians and writers and with his own mix of poetry and pop/rock, Mandippal has made quite a mark in the Ontario singer/songwriter scene. Having had the opportunity to work with distinguished artists and having been featured on many television programs, magazines and radio programs, Mandippal’s performance will not disappoint.

July 28 Dylan Murray
www.dylanmurray.net

Dylan MurrayBorn and raised in Toronto, Dylan taught himself to play the guitar and eventually to write his own songs. Dylan uses his relaxed, positive spirit and his music to help make the world a better place. Using personal experiences in his music, Dylan’s sound is rare in the music industry today.

August 4 Lynn Harrison Lynn Harrison
www.lynnharrison.ca

Although originally from Winnipeg, Lynn is a true Torontonian at heart. After moving to Toronto in her teens, her songs have since been inspired by the city and its events. Enjoy a performance that celebrates the beauty of everyday life experiences.

August 11 Monique Barry
www.moniquebarry.com

Monique BarryClassically trained singer/songwriter Monique Barry has a dynamic must-hear vocal range. Incorporating folk, lounge, rock, classical, ambient soundscaping, and techno pop, she is highly ambitious when it comes to integrating music styles.

August 18 Sundar Duo
http://www.sundarmusic.com

Sundar DuoProfessor of Music at York University, Sundar was born in Ooty, a small village in the tea-plantation hills of South India. Following his love for music, Sundar has had the pleasure of travelling the world studying and performing jazz and world music. His unique sound has captivated his audiences around the globe.

August 25 PoetiKs: a Live Exhibit of WORD and Sound
www.literaturealive.ca


PoetiksWendy “Motion” Braithwaite is a poet, writer, performer, radio show host and teacher. Her distinctive poetry speaks about racism, marginalization, unequal gender issues and motherhood. Using her diverse influences and music background, her performance is not only captivating but educational as well. Motion will be joined by some of Toronto’s top spoken word artists on stage at Nathan Phillips Square.


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Nickelback – “How You Remind Me”

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Music Mondays lineup for this month:

Canada’s very own Nickelback!

Today’s Music Mondays feature:

Nickelback – “How You Remind Me”

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Get 10 free songs from Lilith Performers iTunes

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