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2008 Entertainment and Cheering Centres and Post-Run Party at the Sporting Life 10k

Coming out to watch the SL10k? Gather at the following locations on Canada's fastest, and most-fun 10k course—for great live entertainment as you watch the race! Runners, you will be energized as you run past the music and crowds! The finish line will be a party with DJ Roxanne. Then at Roundhouse Park you'll be rocked by The Paul James Band, 8:45-9:45am—not to be missed! See Route Map here.

1. Yonge & St. Clair (west side, just north of Heath St. opposite cemetery)

Runners go by: 8:08 to 8:30am
Who's playing: York Lions Steel Band

"The best youth steel band North of the Caribbean"

Feeling "Hot...Hot...Hot" ...enjoy the hottest steel band north of the Caribbean... the York Lions Steel Band. A chartiable organization, the youth band has traveled all over the world performing at various venues, festivals & events. Check out their website at www.yorklionssteelband.com.

2. Yonge & Bloor (NW corner)

Runners go by: 8:13 to 8:45am
Who's playing: David Leask

David Leask's traditional Celtic music is infused with a "funky" country-pop "Scottish" flavour which truly captivates his audiences with his intense performance style and of course his Scots charm. Backed by a 5 piece band, he has shared the stage with such artists as the Waterboys, the Irish Descendants, Barra MacNeil's, Natalie MacMaster, and Bruce Guthro at venues across the country where he continues to captivate his audiences. www.davidleask.com

3. Dundas Square (SW corner of Yonge & Dundas)

Runners go by: 8:16 to 8:55am
Who's playing: Glamorous

Glamorous... cool R&B with a calypso twist, Glamorous will "rock your soul"!

4. Adelaide & Jarvis (NW corner, opposite park)

Runners go by: 8:17 to 9:00am
Who's playing: Sultans of String

Atomic world-jazz-flamenco combining the sounds of Chris McKhool's lush, lyrical Gypsy-jazz violin with Kevin Laliberte's rhythm-fueled flamenco-inspired guitar playing for a wild improvised musical journey. Bass energizes the groove with adventurous Latin, jazz and folk rhythms. www.sultansofstring.com

5. Sherbourne & Lakeshore (NW corner)

Runners go by: 8:21 to 9:15am
Who's playing: Maracatu Nunca Antes

Refined, Tight and Raw. Nunca Antes presents a world of rhythmic reference based on the raw groove of maracatu de baque virado. Aline Morales leads the troupe through traditional and cutting edge takes of martacatu, coco, baiao and funky stuff. www.nuncaantes.ca

6. Lakeshore & York (North side)

Runners go by: 8:23 to 9:30am
Who's playing: The Rivits

"Old Time Rock & Roll"
The Rivits... aka the boys from "Bombardier" ...have been together for the past 20 years... Rock & Roll... lean & mean... hot hot hot!!!

Finish Line (Bremmer @ Grand Trunk Blvd)

Who's playing: DJ Roxanne

Post-Race Party at Roundhouse Park

From 8:45 to 9:45am
Who's playing: LADY SON Y ARTICULO VEINTE

Listen to LadySon's marvellous Latin rhythms on MySpace

(http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=50896524)

LADY SON Y ARTICULO VEINTE is a Latin fusion band with an original sound, from the female lead vocalist, to the funky bass, to the wild antics of the keyboard player, the piercing Violins, the various hard core percussion, electrifying vocals and terrific trumpet. LADY SON Y ARTICULO VEINTE exude a vibe never seen or heard before. Lady Son brings classic Afro-Latin roots into a new age and century. She combines different musical genres and sounds of the new age to her music while maintaining the essence, history and roots of the NuYorican style Salsa and Guajiro culture Son Montuno from Cuba. Lady Son writes all original material and every song has an important message about life, love, and the social issues that affect us all. Lady Son honours the great Salseros and Soneros of the 20th century by remembering them and continuing to add to this diverse and pulsating genre of Latin music.

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