COVER/ARTIST CATEgORY

7th Annual FIERA
CORNER ENTERTAINMENT
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
PALMERSTON STAGE
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4th
470 College & Markham NE Corner
SAT
1:00-5:30pm Mike and Mariella Duo
6:00pm
7:00pm
8:00pm
STARBUCKS CAFÉ 556 College
SAT 1:30pm-6:00pm SAT
6:30pm-11:00pm SUN 1:30pm-6:00pm SUN
6:30pm-11:00pm BMO 568 College at Manning
SAT&SUN 1:00pm-10:30pm
Pino and Michael
Pino and Michael
Sultans of String
Pino and Michael
3:00pm
Vince & Figli Dell’Italia
CHIN RADIO/TV BUILDING 622 College
SAT
1:30pm-6:00pm
Pierina’s Band
SAT
6:30pm-11:00pm Eye Q
SUN
1:30pm-6:00pm Mike and Mariella Duo
SUN
6:30pm-11:00pm Eye Q
SCOTIABANK 641 College at Grace St.
SAT
1:00pm-5:30pm
Donato D’Onofrio
SAT
6:00pm-10:30pm Coro Italia SUN
1:00pm-5:30pm Donato D’Onofrio
SUN
6:00pm-10:30pm Pierina’s Band
Souled Out
Claudio JASPER STUDIO 699 College Jasper studio
SAT&SUN 1:00pm-5:30pm Filiberto Bianco & Company
SAT&SUN 6:00pm-10:30pm Rita Montera & Daybreak Band SICILIAN ICE CREAM & CAFÉ 712 College at Montrose
SAT
1:30pm-6:00pm
Solo Noi
SAT
6:30pm-11:00pm Euro Blue
SUN
1:30pm-6:00pm
Solo Noi
SUN
6:30pm-11:00pm Pino Cea Band
4:00pm
CAPITOL RESTAURANT 597 College at Clinton
SAT&SUN 1:30pm-6:00pm Sol De Cuba
VIVOLI 661 College at Beatrice
SAT&SUN 1:30pm-6:00pm SAT&SUN 6:30pm-11:00pm
LONDON BROTHERS
RIONE JUNNO, Direct from Italy
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th
CAFÉ DIPLOMATICO 596 College at Clinton
SAT
6:00pm-10:30pm Tony Silvani
SAT
6:30pm-11:00pm Sultans of String
SUN
6:00pm-10:30pm Tony Silvani
SUN
6:30pm-11:00pm Linda Cara
TIM ‘E – Elvis Tribute
On Key Studio Performers and Tha Spot
Dance Studio Performers
Performances by the Winners of the 2010
Johnny Lombardi Song Competition
5:30pm SARA PAPINI
6:00pm BRIAN ROMAN
6:30pm ANDREA GAROFALO
7:00pm GIADA VALENTI, Direct from New York
7:45pm RIONE JUNNO, Direct from Italy
RIONE JUNNO revives old traditions through their energy
and sound. Since 2002, Rione Junno embodies the sounds
of the Southern Italian musical tradition derived from
the region of Gargano in Puglia. The video for their first
single, entitled “Figlia Figlia,” is filmed against the ancient
Gargano city backdrop. The band followed in the footsteps of the legendary Eugenio
Bennato and his “Taranta-power” movement. Their music greatly reflects a history,
which is deeply rooted in the southern parts of Italy. With a strong focus on the music,
songs, dance, and instruments of southern tradition, Rione Junno serves up a unique
mix of folklore, alternative, and contemporary melodies that are both intoxicating
to watch as are its rhythms hypnotic and entertaining to listen and dance to for all
generations. See Rione Junno perform on the mainstage at Palmerston
and College, Saturday September 4th and Sunday September 5th.
GIADA VALENTI The talented Giada Valenti, a Venetian born singer,
songwriter, and broadway actress, will dazzle you with her wonderful
stage presence and beautiful voice. Touring with a band by the age of
12 and eventually earning a music degree at the G.Tartini in Trieste,
Italy, Giada began to spend more time in the United States where
she was gaining more recognition. In 2008, she was named Woman
of the Year by the Organization of Italian Charities in America. In
2010, Giada received an award from the Order of the Sons of Italy in
America in recognition of her achievements in the Italian community.
Giada has worked with producers like Sonny Grosso and fourteen-time
Grammy winning record producer Phil Ramone. See Giada light up
the stage on Sunday September 5 on the mainstage at the corner of Palmerston and College Streets!
Johnny Lombardi
Canadian-Italian Song Festival
ROYAL THEATRE
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4th 4:00pm
ROYAL THEATRE 608 College Street
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4th
Song Festival Competition
3:00pm
4:00pm
7:00pm
Pierina Cincinnato “Grande Grande” (Mina)
Doors Open – Free Admission
JOHNNY LOMBARDI
CANADIAN-ITALIAN Song Festival
Awards Presentation
The stage performances (including audience shots) will be
videotaped for future use by CHIN Radio and Television.
FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS:
Tony Padalino – keyboards and Musical Director
Vito Rezza – drums
Pat Kilbride – bass
Kim Ratcliffe – guitar
Alexi Baro – trumpet
Jeff King – sax
TONY PADALINO Music Director and Keyboardist, Festival Orchestra.
Tony studied piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto,
and has studied Theory & Composition, Orchestration, History, and
Arranging with renowned professors William Andrews, Dr. Roman
Toi and Dr. Samuel Dolin. Tony is best known as the keyboardist on
Canada’s longest running national late night talk show, Open Mike with
Mike Bullard. Tony has worked with international artists, from Paul
Schaffer to Macy Gray, Kid Rock to Wayne
Newton and Roger Hodgson to Burton
Cummings. His other TV credits include
6 seasons of Canadian Idol, Canada’s Walk
of Fame, the NHL Awards, Hockey Night in
Canada, Stars on Ice, the CFL Awards and
he has also written for film and TV.
Tony Padalino
COVER/ARTIST CATEGORY
(in alphabetical order)
Alessandro Battaglia “Perdere L’Amore” (Massimo Ranieri)
Christopher Dallo “Nights in White Satin” (Il Divo)
Kara Giordano “Indietro” (Tiziano Ferro)
Hector Hernandez “Caruso” (Lucio Dalla)
Belinda Naccarato “Vivo Per Lei” (Giorgia)
Michael Nasato “O Sole Mio” (Luciano Pavarotti)
Paola Navarrete “Destinizione Paradiso” (Laura Pausini)
Fabio Neri “L’emozione non ha voce” (Adriano Celentano)
Brian Roman “My Way” (Frank Sinatra)
Angelo Sciortino “Sere Nere” (Tiziano Ferro)
Song Festival Competition
ORIGINAL SONG CATEGORY
(in alphabetical order)
Armando BoNfiglio “Bella e l’amicizia” lyrics/music: Armando Bonfiglio, Peter Lucente, Peter Palazzolo
Perry Canestrari “Come L’Onda/By The Seashore”
lyrics/music: Alex & Perry Canestrari, Romeo Trinchini
Gabriella Caruso “Per Te”
lyrics/music: Nick Apa, Sylvia Suriano-Diodati, Ludo Diodati
Robert Coletta “Nuvola Nera”
lyrics/music: Robert Coletta, Marco DiPiero
Vinz DeRosa “Ragazzi Italiani”
lyrics/music: Vinz De Rosa
Sarah Giordano “Verso La Liberta”
lyrics/music: Sarah Giordano, Elio Giordano
Jessica Marghella “Su Di Me”
lyrics/music: Shawn Desman, C. Perri; translation: Thiago
GianPiero Muto (Thiago) “Vorrei”
lyrics/music: Michele Grasso, Martek Vongod
Laura Palumbo “Tu Sei il Mondo Per Me”
lyrics/music: Laura Palumbo, Christopher Testolini
Vittoria Trichilo “L’amore Vero”
lyrics/music: Maria Vittoria Trichilo
*programmes subject to change
Johnny Lombardi
Canadian-Italian Song Festival
JUDGES:
JOHN VOLPE John is the leader/drummer of The Red Peppers Dixieland
John Volpe
Russell D. Stachiw
Jazz Band and founding director of the Toronto MegaCity Swing Band.
He was an original member of the Sounds Unlimited jazz ensemble and
singer and bass player with The Briers folk trio. He has been a professional
drummer for over 40 years. A Vocal and Instrumental Music Specialist:
University of Toronto, Faculty of Education, John began teaching in 1962
and continued until retirement as secondary principal in 2000, teaching
both vocal and instrumental music in grades 9 through 13. John is
currently director of the jazz program at Mary Ward CSS.
Russell D. Stachiw Russell has spent over 40 years as a music educator.
He has conducted performances and workshops in North America,
Caribbean, Europe and Asia. He retired from the TCDSB having spent his
last seven years as Supervisor of Music. Over the last several years he has
adjudicated at Music Festivals throughout North America. Russ is Honorary
Life member and past Chairman of the Coalition for Music Education in
Canada, member of the Canadian Band Association and the Christmas
Festival of Tubas. He is much sought after as a clinician and adjudicator.
PATTI JANNETTA A Juno nominee, Patti received a Diamond record for her
Patti Jannetta
Much Dance Mix co-write “Tell Me You Love Me”, had her own CTV special,
three record albums, and has toured with many industry greats including
Ronnie Hawkins and Bo Diddley. Patti is a recipient of the Queens Golden
Jubilee medal, the 2008 M.A.C. Laurie Pallett Patron of the Arts Award,
President of the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Music
and the Arts, and the Artistic Director of the award winning Mississauga
Waterfront Festival. With over 25 years experience as a singer/songwriter,
touring and recording artist, Patti enjoys performing regularly with her
band and is releasing a new CD in 2011.
JIMI BERTUCCI, singer, songwriter, musician and composer, is best known
Jimi Bertucci
Bessie Bullard
as the founding member, bassist and singer-songwriter for the 1970s
popular Toronto pop-rock band Abraham’s Children. He now divides his
time between Los Angeles and Toronto, as a prolific songwriter and solo
artist, continuing to write and release new material.
BESSIE BULLARD Bessie has been the Communications Director at
Canadian Music Week for almost 8 years. She is also the Event Manager
for The Canadian Independent Music Awards and liaison on the festival
team adjudicating talent and overseeing initiatives at various international
festivals. Prior to CMW, Bessie was in the independent promotion and
publicity sector, promoting artists for air play in the broadcasting industry.