7th Annual FIERA

CORNER ENTERTAINMENT PALMERSTON STAGE SATURDAY & SUNDAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4th

470 College & Markham NE Corner 6:00pm TIM ‘E – Elvis Tribute SAT 1:00-5:30pm Mike and Mariella Duo 7:00pm LONDON BROTHERS STARBUCKS CAFÉ 556 College 8:00pm RIONE JUNNO, Direct from SAT 1:30pm-6:00pm Pino and Michael SAT 6:30pm-11:00pm Pino and Michael SUN 1:30pm-6:00pm Sultans of String SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5th SUN 6:30pm-11:00pm Pino and Michael 3:00pm On Key Studio Performers and Tha Spot BMO 568 College at Manning Dance Studio Performers SAT&SUN 1:00pm-10:30pm Vince & Figli Dell’Italia 4:00pm Performances by the Winners of the 2010 CAFÉ DIPLOMATICO 596 College at Clinton Johnny Lombardi Song Competition SAT 6:00pm-10:30pm Tony Silvani 5:30pm SARA PAPINI SAT 6:30pm-11:00pm Sultans of String SUN 6:00pm-10:30pm Tony Silvani 6:00pm BRIAN ROMAN SUN 6:30pm-11:00pm Linda Cara 6:30pm ANDREA GAROFALO CAPITOL RESTAURANT 597 College at Clinton 7:00pm GIADA VALENTI, Direct from New York SAT&SUN 1:30pm-6:00pm Sol De Cuba 7:45pm RIONE JUNNO, Direct from Italy

CHIN RADIO/TV BUILDING 622 College RIONE JUNNO revives old traditions through their energy SAT 1:30pm-6:00pm Pierina’s Band and sound. Since 2002, Rione Junno embodies the sounds SAT 6:30pm-11:00pm Eye Q of the Southern Italian musical tradition derived from SUN 1:30pm-6:00pm Mike and Mariella Duo SUN 6:30pm-11:00pm Eye Q Garganothe region city of backdrop.Gargano in The Puglia. band The followed video forin thetheir footsteps first of the legendary Eugenio SCOTIABANK 641 College at Grace St. single, entitled “Figlia Figlia,” is filmed against the ancient SAT 1:00pm-5:30pm Donato D’Onofrio which is deeply rooted in the southern parts of Italy. With a strong focus on the music, songs,Bennato dance, and hisand “Taranta-power” instruments of southern movement. tradition, Their music Rione greatly Junno servesreflects up a history,a unique SAT 6:00pm-10:30pm Coro Italia mix of folklore, alternative, and contemporary melodies that are both intoxicating SUN 1:00pm-5:30pm Donato D’Onofrio to watch as are its rhythms hypnotic and entertaining to listen and dance to for all SUN 6:00pm-10:30pm Pierina’s Band generations. See Rione Junno perform on the mainstage at Palmerston and College, Saturday September 4th and Sunday September 5th. VIVOLI 661 College at Beatrice SAT&SUN 1:30pm-6:00pm Souled Out GIADA VALENTI The talented Giada Valenti, a Venetian born singer, SAT&SUN 6:30pm-11:00pm Claudio , and broadway actress, will dazzle you with her wonderful stage presence and beautiful voice. Touring with a band by the age of JASPER STUDIO 699 College Jasper studio 12 and eventually earning a music degree at the G.Tartini in Trieste, SAT&SUN 1:00pm-5:30pm Filiberto Bianco & Company Italy, Giada began to spend more time in the United States where SAT&SUN 6:00pm-10:30pm Rita Montera & Daybreak Band she was gaining more recognition. In 2008, she was named Woman of the Year by the Organization of Italian Charities in America. In SICILIAN ICE CREAM & CAFÉ 712 College at Montrose 2010, Giada received an award from the Order of the Sons of Italy in SAT 1:30pm-6:00pm Solo Noi America in recognition of her achievements in the Italian community. Giada has worked with producers like Sonny Grosso and fourteen-time SAT 6:30pm-11:00pm Euro Blue Grammy winning Phil Ramone. See Giada light up SUN 1:30pm-6:00pm Solo Noi the stage on Sunday September 5 on the mainstage at the corner SUN 6:30pm-11:00pm Pino Cea Band of Palmerston and College Streets! Johnny Lombardi ROYAL THEATRE Canadian-Italian Song Festival SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4th 4:00pm

Song Festival Competition ROYAL THEATRE 608 College Street SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4th COVER/ARTIST CATEGORY (in alphabetical order) Alessandro Battaglia “Perdere L’Amore” (Massimo Ranieri) 3:00pm Doors Open – Free Admission Pierina Cincinnato “Grande Grande” (Mina) 4:00pm JOHNNY LOMBARDI Christopher Dallo “Nights in White Satin” (Il Divo) CANADIAN-ITALIAN Song Festival Kara Giordano “Indietro” () 7:00pm Awards Presentation Hector Hernandez “Caruso” (Lucio Dalla) The stage performances (including audience shots) will be Belinda Naccarato “Vivo Per Lei” (Giorgia) videotaped for future use by CHIN Radio and Television. Michael Nasato “O Sole Mio” (Luciano Pavarotti) FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS: Paola Navarrete “Destinizione Paradiso” () Tony Padalino – keyboards and Musical Director Fabio Neri “L’emozione non ha voce” () Vito Rezza – drums Brian Roman “My Way” (Frank Sinatra) Pat Kilbride – bass Angelo Sciortino “” (Tiziano Ferro) Kim Ratcliffe – guitar Alexi Baro – trumpet Jeff King – sax Song Festival Competition

TONY PADALINO Music Director and Keyboardist, Festival Orchestra. ORIGINAL SONG CATEGORY (in alphabetical order) Tony studied piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, and has studied Theory & Composition, Orchestration, History, and Armando BoNfiglio “Bella e l’amicizia” Arranging with renowned professors William Andrews, Dr. Roman lyrics/music: Toi and Dr. Samuel Dolin. Tony is best known as the keyboardist on Perry Canestrari “Come L’Onda/By The Seashore” Canada’s longest running national late night talk show, Open Mike with lyrics/music: ArmandoAlex & Perry Bonfiglio, Canestrari, Peter Romeo Lucente, Trinchini Peter Palazzolo Mike Bullard. Tony has worked with international artists, from Paul Schaffer to Macy Gray, Kid Rock to Wayne Gabriella Caruso “Per Te” Newton and Roger Hodgson to Burton lyrics/music: Nick Apa, Sylvia Suriano-Diodati, Ludo Diodati Cummings. His other TV credits include Robert Coletta “Nuvola Nera” 6 seasons of Canadian Idol, Canada’s Walk lyrics/music: Robert Coletta, Marco DiPiero of Fame, the NHL Awards, Hockey Night in Vinz DeRosa “Ragazzi Italiani” Canada, Stars on Ice, the CFL Awards and lyrics/music: Vinz De Rosa Sarah Giordano “Verso La Liberta” he has also written for film and TV. lyrics/music: Sarah Giordano, Elio Giordano Jessica Marghella “Su Di Me” lyrics/music: Shawn Desman, C. Perri; translation: Thiago Tony Padalino 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 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 John Volpe 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 Russell D. Stachiw 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 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 Patti Jannetta 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 as the founding member, bassist and singer-songwriter for the 1970s popular Toronto pop-rock band Abraham’s Children. He now divides his

Jimi Bertucci artist, continuing to write and release new material. time between Los Angeles and Toronto, as a prolific songwriter and solo 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.

Bessie Bullard