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Please sit back and enjoy the next few minutes as
you review this proposal. Simply start the slide
show and click the mouse to advance each
page. The tune you enjoy while reviewing the show
is called Thirteen years keelins return by
Pipeline. (the music will end when you complete
the show)
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For too many years Toronto and southern
Ontario have been awaiting a true celebration
of Celtic Music.
Well, it has arrived!
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• What is The Celtic Connection?
• The Celtic Connection is the event side of R2
  Records.
• R2 Records is a music company based in Toronto.
• R2 Records offers a distinctive service to
  artists wishing to find a platform for their
  music - R2 stands out from the crowd.
• Our highly varied catalogue presents albums which
  fall under the style we have named The Celtic
  Connection.

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The Celtic Connection inaugural concert
series! Location The fabulous Bambu By The Lake
(formerly the Bamboo Club Queen
Street) Specifically chosen due to atmosphere,
their love of World Music and location.
Bambu by the Lake is located on Toronto's
waterfront at 245 Queen's Quay West, east of
Spadina Avenue, west of Harbourfront and the
Toronto Island Ferry.
Parking is available at Skydome, the Air Canada
Centre, the Radisson Hotel and Harbourfront
Centre.Bambu by the Lake is accessible by TTC
take the Spadina LRT 510 from Union or Spadina
subway stations.
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The Celtic Connection inaugural concert
series! The crescendo will come on August 13th at
the Bambu-by-the-Lake Building up to this date,
the bands will be playing independently at
smaller Toronto venues including Allens,
Scruffy Murphys and Dora Keoghs
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When will the Celtic Connection concert be?
Wednesday, August 13th commencing at 730
p.m. Purposely on a week day evening, respecting
the schedule of cottagers and attracting business
to use this as a client appreciation event.
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Promoting The Celtic Connection concert series
Radio including contests with free tickets as
prizes
Web Sites(including radioerin.com
atlanticseabreeze.com government whats on
sections Calasaig, Pipeline, ScotsMarket, R2
Existing Celtic Music Lovers via e-mail promotion
Bambu by the Lake Web Site Events Listing
All live performances in Ontario preceding the
event
Event Calendars
Directly to Companies as a customer/staff
promotional evening Positive response to date
as it is an event with a difference.
Posters
Promotional pieces at Bambu by the Lake reception
area, bar and tables
Newspapers
Event Sponsors
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Ticket Sales Tickets will be on sale for 20
per person Available on-line from
http//www.ScotsMarket.com/ Available at sites
where the bands will be playing including
Celtic Festival (Goderich), Mill Race Folk
Festival and others At the door on event night
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Attendees Our market sampling informs us that
we will have the support of many Companies that
will use this as a customer/employee appreciation
event. Lovers of Celtic and folk music. The
venue is directly beside a marina and the Toronto
Harbourfront area which will attract the
walk-in crowd, drawn in by the sounds of the
bands. The atmosphere and music are perfect to
enjoy a delightful evening!
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• The Celtic Connection concert series
• Venues that are fun, exciting and different
• Strong material from supremely talented and
  skilled musicians
• Events of the highest standard
• Ample inventory of venues in the GTA and Southern
  Ontario
• Of benefit to new establishments and special
  venues
• Innovative destination venues concept
• Effective 7 day operation

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The Performers August 13, 2003
Calasaig
Pipeline
Each band will play a 60 minute set with an
intermission between, followed by a joint
session.
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The Performers
Calasaig is a five piece Scottish band, playing
traditional music and songs from Scotland,
Ireland and England as well as many of their own
compositions. They are making a significant
contribution to one of the most engaging music
genres of our time.
Calasaig
Rob Adams The Herald (Glasgow) May 2002. Calasaig
is one of the Scottish traditional music scene's
hardest-working young groups, with acclaimed
appearances at home and abroad Kirsten
Easdale's clear, comely singing the tunes show
much prowess and promise it's Williamson and
Easdale's songs that will have you reaching for
the replay button.
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The Performers
Pipeline
This duo of Dermot Hyde and Tom Hake play some
amazing tunes that will have your foot tapping
whether you want to or not! Based in Munich,
they travel the world delighting audiences
wherever they play. Paddy Moloney of the
Chieftains says This excellently made album is a
must for any lover of the uilleann pipes and
whistle, with wonderful playing by Dermot Hyde.
Definitely one to have in your collection.
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The Artists
Gillian Frame and Back of the Moon
Maggie McInnes
Donald Lindsay
Kirsten Easdale
Pipeline
Jim Lindsay
Derek Williamson
Calasaig
Peatbog Faeries
The Clydesiders
Celine Donoghue
Jimi McRae
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The Offer to Sponsor August 13th

• Sponsorship Opportunity includes
• Sponsorship Listing on Web Site
• Sponsorship Signage at the event
• Right of First Refusal for other concerts

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Thank you for your time and consideration
We thank you for your time and consideration and
look forward to working with you on this and
other events. Further information and questions
should be directed to Patrick Smyth,
President R2 Records/The Celtic Connection 221
Sheppard Avenue West Toronto, ON M2N 1N2 TEL
[phone] Cell 416 409-4888 E Mail
patrick_at_scotsmarket.com