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Entertainment and Cheering Centres and Post-Run Party at the Toronto Yonge Street 10k
2011 Entertainment Details
Coming out to watch the Toronto Yonge Street 10k? 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 post-race party features The Twisters (with CTV news anchor Tom Hayes). See Route Map here.
1. Yonge & St. Clair, North of St. Clair on West Side (In front of 1510 Yonge Street — New Balance Store)
Runners go by: 8:08 to 8:55am
Who's playing: After Hours Harmony
Four friends…One Song…their harmonies will rock!
2. Yonge & Bloor (NW corner)
Runners go by: 8:13 to 9:10am
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: 8:17 to 9:25am
Who's playing: Tribal Conquest
Tribal Conquest uses the deep vibrations of the Didgeridoos with rhythmic Percussion & soulful Guitar to take you on a journey through the rich tribal groove of the Australian Outback!
4. Richmond & Yonge (SW corner, by park)
Runners go by: 8:21 to 9:40am
Who's playing: The Toronto Saxophone Quartet
The Toronto Saxaphone Quartet will truly captivate their audience with their intense performance style and GREAT music to run to!
5. Richmond and Peter St, aka Blue Jays Way (NE corner)
Runners go by: 8:23 to 9:55am
Who's playing: SHELTER
"Shelter" gets its name from their unique origin of playing weekly at a homeless shelter run through the "Out of the Cold" program. The original lineup was Tim McDonald (lead guitar), Kent McDonald (vocals/rhythm guitar) and JR Grant (vocals/bass), often joined by other guest musicians. With the recent addition of Patrick Hamilton on drums, they are ready to ROCK! Their adaptations of classic rock covers will get you moving.
6. Front Street (North Side west of Spinmaster Toys)
Runners go by: 8:21 to 10:10am
Who's playing: York Lions Steel Band
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.
7. Bathurst & Fort York Blvd (NW corner)
Runners go by: 8:21 to 10:10am
Who's playing: SharaDrum
The rhythmic beat of the drums will get you to the finish line!
Post-Race Party at Princes' Gates
Who's playing: The Twisters
CTV news anchor Tom Hayes and his band “The Twisters” will treat you to some good old fashioned Rock & Roll!
