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Video Highlights of R3 @ Starbucks - Sept. 24, 2009

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ALLIE JOHNSON - WAITING ON THE WORLD TO CHANGE (COVER)

JOSH WATKIS - SPOKEN WORD

CAVINA TSOI AND SIMON NG - AT THE CROSS (COVER)

SHADRAE MORRIS - TRUST HIS HEART (COVER)

RIS - HEAL (ORIGINAL)

JONELLE SILLS - SLOW MOTION (COVER)

ALFRED AND FRIENDS - WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD (COVER)

R3 @ Starbucks Sept. 24, 2009

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The first R3 Event on Sept. 24, 2009 was AMAZING! If you weren't there, I can't even lie...you missed out. The performances were tight, the vibe was so chill, and Starbucks wants us back! At the start of it people walked in as strangers but by the end of it a few unfamiliar faces turned into connections over coffee, music/spoken word, and swaying to the likes of “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz.

Not only that we raised a good amount through our tickets sales and donations for Free the Children, a charitable organization empowering students to make a difference in the lives of others across the globe. How cool is that to affect someone else just by sipping coffee and rockin to the musical swagger of up and coming artists? SPECIAL THANKS to Alfred Lam + band, Ris Somethingnewisafoot, and Shadrae Morris for stepping in to perform last minute. You added a special touch to the night through your charisma, talent, and passion. To our student artists Josh, Cavina, Simon, Allie, Joseph, Makeda, and Jonelle, you guys are ridiculously talented and it was a pleasure to be apart of your journey as rising stars. And to the staff at Starbucks (3740 Midland Ave.) you were so courteous and accommodating! Everyone YOU MUST go buy coffee and other delightful treats from them! Tell them R3 sent you!!

This is the first of many R3 Eventz! So... if you missed out this time make sure you are first in line for the next one...cause it’s gonna be even that much more AMAZING!

OUR FIRST R3 EVENT - MAKING HISTORY!

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Venue: Starbucks @ 3740 Midland Ave.
Thurs. Sept. 24'09 7-10pm
Cost: $3.00 (Tickets are LIMITED!)

Featuring up and coming young artists performing spoken word, poetry, songs and more.

All proceeds for the event will be donated to FREE THE CHILDREN. The primary goal of this organization is,

...to free children from poverty and exploitation and free young people from the notion that they are powerless to affect positive change in the world.

For more information on their work and how you can get involved visit their website http://www.freethechildren.com/

R3 @ Starbucks - ARTISTS

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Makeda Buchanan

Makeda Buchanan is a driven musician who loves to play the trumpet. She has just started studying music full time at York University, and some day she hopes to use her music to reach children and teens. However, for now, Makeda just loves to play her trumpet and have fun!

Allie Johnson, Joesph Ukposidolo, Makeda Buchanan

From our first performance, our group clicked. We aren't an official band but when we come together we create music that can reach people of all ages. Allie Johnson is a talented vocalist that loves to make music with other musicians and Joseph Ukposidolo is an emerging guitarist who just loves to share his musical talent with others. As a group we strive to make music that with captivate audiences and help them understand that music is for everyone.

Joshua Watkis

Joshua Watkis is a talented musician who sings, writes music, and raps. Self expression is Josh's specialty and he loves to share his music with everyone! Weather Josh is in a small conversation or in front of a small group Josh knows how to reach his audience with his musical creations.

Jonelle Sills

Jonelle Sills is 17 years old and has been singing since she was 12. Singing has become a major part of her life and she plans to study music after high school. Jonelle enjoys performing R&B music but over the last three years she has fallen in love with classical music. Her love for both genres inspires her to sing R&B music with a classical twist.

Simon Ng and Cavina

Simon has been part of the musical movement since grade 6. He loves to make music, play music, practice music, and sing music. He also writes poetry on a regular basis and even though he is only in grade 11, he hopes to study recording engineering in his post secondary years.

Cavina has been singing since she was a kid and is currently singing in her school choir and is apart of her church's worship/inspirational team. She is in her last year of high school, prefers English over Chemisty and loves singing in the shower. Almost ready to enter her post-secondary career she is quite hopeful of discovering her own personal calling in life.