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Band No Skids Daddy: Chris Smith, Derrick Holmes, Daniel McCormack, and Kevin McCormack :
No Skids Daddy are a group of Four friends living on the same block in a Toronto suburb, Scarborough, who decide to put a band together. It started with brothers Kevin and Daniel (a.k.a Loafie), who began writing their own songs and learning covers. They soon brought in neighbourhood friends Derrick and Chris (a.k.a Duncan) to join them. This was the birth of No Skids Daddy. Together, they began playing a large repertoire of songs, and are currently participating in the S Factor Talent Search. |
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Matthew Mcleod:
Matthew has been singing since he was a child. From the time he was 3, his mother would take him to sing at Karaoke venues around the Kitchener-Waterloo area. At 16, he auditioned for Canadian idol and advanced past the first two rounds. Matthew has performed at many charity events, including Goodhandy's "Where is the Love?", and continues to strive to be a part of the toronto music scene.
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Rosalie D Sinana and Band Members Trevor Maybee, Alexander Ken :
Rosalie Sinanan was born and raised in Scarborough. She grew up listening to her father play guitar while he and her mother sang together in perfect harmony. Rosalie has been singing and playing the piano her entire life. She has been writing her own music for the last seven years. She recently added playing the guitar to her skills. With much diverse experience under her belt including singing at the Sky Dome and soloing at Roy Thompson Hall and with various performing university groups, she has decided to pursue music as a career. This is her first appearance with this band and it will not be the last.
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Isabel Nurval:
Isabel La-Catolica Norori Jimenez is a Canadian multi-genre singer/song writer. Isabel was born in Managua, Nicaragua and grew up in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Singing in the Mix Community Club gave her the opportunity to practice and expanded her signing career. In 2008 she became involved in her church choir and other Christian solo ministry performances for Rosewood church of the Nazarene. She continues to minister in music at her church and will continue to sing at various events in the future.
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Dance Group Happy Feet :
John Samuels, Shannon Samuels, Leyons Malik, Sheldon Fisher, Jermar Fisher and Stewart Hatiem : We are a dance crew combining all cultures, faith and race throughout Toronto. We bring style, individuality and creativity. Each member of our group shares the same passion, which is to inspire people through our lifestyles of dance and music. Check out thei facebook page for videos and information!
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EVENT JUDGES:
DJ Clymaxxx
DJ Clymaxxx is regarded as one of North America's top DJ's, having held residencies at the largest nightclubs in Canada including The Guvernment Nightclub for over seven years. He’s played private parties for many A-list celebrities and toured extensively across the continent. DJ Clymaxxx is regularly invited to rock the crowd at nightclubs, festivals and concerts - including this summer’s Wham Bam concert featuring Kesha and LMFAO.
DJ Clymaxxx is also one of the Canada's premier Radio DJ's, and winner of the 2011 Stylus Canadian Radio Mix Show DJ award. You can check him out on KiSS 92.5 in Toronto on Friday mornings for the ROZ & MOCHA MIX and Saturday nights for the award-winning SET IT OFF mix show. You can also catch DJ Clymaxxx live to air on KiSS 92.5 from Rehab Nightclub every Saturday night!
Nancy West
Nancy West was Born and raised in Toronto and took piano lessons while also playing the trombone in high school. Nancy was a very active member singing in the school choir and also jammed with Neil Young for several years on weekends. Nancy taught music at the elementary school level an also taught school for 25 years. Nancy is also an active volunteer worker with many agencies including Michael Thompson, City Councillor.
Diane Raeside
“A Real Canadian Talent”This operatically inspired Scarborough native grew up in a close-knit family of Scottish heritage.Throughout her teen and school years, Diane actively participated in musical theatre and performed in a number of bands. This Juno nominated artist has also received numerous other awards and accolades stemming from her sterling appearances at many open singing contests and competitions in the early years.