Lisa Furukawa
Independent singer, songwriter, pianist
Lisa is a Japanese-American pianist, singer, and songwriter. Utilizing her talents in contemporary and classical music, Lisa’s performances and recordings display a fusion of folk, alternative chamber pop, and electronica. Her 4th album, Signal, has just been released on Ferocidi records.
“I am constantly inspired and curious about myth-the stories that have shaped our cultures from ancient times. I think its vastly interesting how the majority of people in Japan believed that the emperor was divine until WWII. But what’s more interesting is how the myths have continually shaped modern life and spirituality. I think much heartache and divison in the world would be alleviated by people reaching out to understand each other’s cultures and stories. To see that no matter how different we may seem, we are all human-full of dignity, and worthy of equal respect. Sometimes I just want to write a simple love song; music can be personal therapy, or an abstract piece of art depending on how you’re feeling in the moment. But as a performing songwriter, I have an opportunity to not just express the music of my imagination, but to tell stories. I love that.”
John Ki
Comedian
Humour has always been a part John Ki's life. Recently John won the Q107 Derringer's Search for "The Funniest Person With A Day Job" with the grand prize of $10,000 and a trip to workshop with the famous and hilarious Eddie Brill (David Letterman's head writer) in New York City. Also, he recently won the Hogtown Comedy's "Ed Pollock New Talent Search" earning him a spot to perform on Yuk Yuk's Toronto Superclub's stage. Re-enforcing the idea that "Yes, some people do find him funny".
John Ki is currently one of the fastest rising comics in Toronto and his unique, honest, story telling style of comedy has been the key to his success. John was the first person in his family ever to be born in Canada. Growing up in Welland, Ontario John learned that a good sense of humour went a long way when dealing with the tyranny of three older brothers and a city that never had an Asian family.
Lisa Furukawa
Independent singer, songwriter, pianist
Lisa is a Japanese-American pianist, singer, and songwriter. Utilizing her talents in contemporary and classical music, Lisa’s performances and recordings display a fusion of folk, alternative chamber pop, and electronica. Her 4th album, Signal, has just been released on Ferocidi records.
“I am constantly inspired and curious about myth-the stories that have shaped our cultures from ancient times. I think its vastly interesting how the majority of people in Japan believed that the emperor was divine until WWII. But what’s more interesting is how the myths have continually shaped modern life and spirituality. I think much heartache and divison in the world would be alleviated by people reaching out to understand each other’s cultures and stories. To see that no matter how different we may seem, we are all human-full of dignity, and worthy of equal respect. Sometimes I just want to write a simple love song; music can be personal therapy, or an abstract piece of art depending on how you’re feeling in the moment. But as a performing songwriter, I have an opportunity to not just express the music of my imagination, but to tell stories. I love that.”
John Ki
Comedian
Humour has always been a part John Ki's life. Recently John won the Q107 Derringer's Search for "The Funniest Person With A Day Job" with the grand prize of $10,000 and a trip to workshop with the famous and hilarious Eddie Brill (David Letterman's head writer) in New York City. Also, he recently won the Hogtown Comedy's "Ed Pollock New Talent Search" earning him a spot to perform on Yuk Yuk's Toronto Superclub's stage. Re-enforcing the idea that "Yes, some people do find him funny".
John Ki is currently one of the fastest rising comics in Toronto and his unique, honest, story telling style of comedy has been the key to his success. John was the first person in his family ever to be born in Canada. Growing up in Welland, Ontario John learned that a good sense of humour went a long way when dealing with the tyranny of three older brothers and a city that never had an Asian family.