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F r o m T h e R o o t s

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I n t r o d u c t i o n

In a world day by day more digital and exasperated, the goal of this tour is to rediscover the human personal touch,

bringing music and art towards and among people in a natural way & pace, with a guitar and a bike.

The songwriter Antonio Piretti TOZ starts over from the roots, combining an act as old as modern like biking, with

performing his songs voice and guitar as true as they have been created.

Antonio Piretti TOZ will support Art Takes Action for Charity during this tour.

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T h e P r o j e c t – “ F r o m T h e R o o t s . . I n T h e R I g h t D I r e c t I o n ”

- from the roots, combining the naturalness and the purity of biking with the most natural way of singing, just voice

and guitar, in the right direction, bringing music among people.

- upon the tour Antonio Piretti TOZ will host solo acoustic concerts in the main Canadian cities along the way.

- to support Art Takes Action for Charity the events in Vancouver BC, Toronto ON and Halifax NS will be organized

and created with other artists of different art styles, such as musicians, painters, sculptors, photographers, etc.. who

will present their art and their messages according to the theme ”from the roots.. in the right direction”. The funds

raised in those events will be donated to Art Takes Action For Charity to support charities causes that take care

about children’s development in education and health such as Doctors Without Borders, Save The Children, Amnesty

International.

T o u r D e t a i l s & E v e n t s S c h e d u l e

- the project will take 3 months, from mid April 2017 to mid July 2017.

- crossing Canada with a bike from the Pacific (Vancouver - BC) to the Atlantic (Halifax - NS) = 6600 km

- 55 days of cycling and 15 days between events & rest from April 28th to July 5th 2017.

- Antonio Piretti TOZ will bike an average of 120 km per day. An acoustic concert “voice and guitar” will be hosted in

the main Canadian cities with the will to bring music among people. The songs are meant as messages to

communicate life experiences and beliefs, encouraging people to live an authentic life and to care for social

responsibility. Other songwriters and fans are invited to join the tour, even if it’s just for a few kilometers, and to

share the stage, bringing their experiences.

- Art Takes Action For Charity will host 3 art events in Vancouver BC, Toronto ON, Halifax NS in which artists of

different art styles, such as musicians, painters, sculptors, photographers and others will present their art and their

message according to the theme ”from the roots.. in the right direction”.

- events schedule (in progress):

Vancouver BS April 27th (Art Takes Action for Charity event – all artists united) - Calgary AB May 6th (solo acoustic

concert) - Regina SK May 13th, 14th (solo acoustic concert) - Winnipeg MB May 20th (solo acoustic concert) - Thunder

Bay ON May 27th (solo acoustic concert) - Sault Sainte Marie ON June 3th (solo acoustic concert) - Toronto ON June

10th, 11th (Art Takes Action for Charity event – all artists united) - Ottawa ON June 16th ,17th (solo acoustic concert) -

Montreal QC June 20th (solo acoustic concert) - Quebec City QC June 24th (solo acoustic concert)- Moncton NB July 1st

, 2nd (solo acoustic concert) - Halifax NS July 6th,7th,8th 9th (Art Takes Action for Charity event – all artists united).

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S p o n s o r i n g - C o n t r i b u t i o n s - D o n a t i o n s

How to join the project and to be part as a supporter, partner or donor in this authentic, natural and unique project.

Any amount is welcome, here some sponsorship options:

-) any contribution of any amount is very important to make this project real. All the supporters names will be part of

the tour communication and of its memories (videos – documentaries).

-) from 300 $ up (according to the size and position): logo together with other sponsors on apparel worn while biking

-) from 600 $ up (according to the size and position): logo printed as in the previous option, plus presence on all the

daily events promotion: project introduction with videos & announcements, logo-integration on printed materials.

-) available also other sponsorship options (es: bike, cap, clothing, camper branding, etc.).

for more details or further information, we suggest a personal contact.

The tour will be promoted in all local (along the itinerary), national and international media (radios, Tv, press)

The sponsorship contributions will be kept separated from the charity donations as follow:

- the sponsorship contributions will be managed to cover the costs of the tour and will receive an invoice issued by

Antonio Piretti TOZ’s corporate business number.

- the charity donations will be managed by Art Takes Action for Charity that will issue a Canadian tax deductible

donation receipt. Art Takes Action for Charity is caring about children, their growth and education and will

support other registered Canadian charities related with these causes (e.g. Save the Children, Doctors without

Borders). for more details: www.arttakesactionforcharity.com

A n t o n i o P i r e t t i T O Z - B i o g r a p h y

Following passions, music is magic.. "songs are messages to communicate life experiences and beliefs"..

Antonio Piretti TOZ is a singer & songwriter with Italian roots and an international spirit.

He started his career in Italy during ’06 and then in Canada from ’09, changing his life completely - from a business

suit & tie to a guitar & lyrics. In Toronto, music became his way of living. He has been a licensed musician for the

subway system, joining also gospel churches and acting for theatrical plays. Nowadays he can be found on any kind

of stage in venues, festivals, churches, theatres.

He produced 3 albums and performed more than 350 gigs around Canada, USA and Europe.

Albums : ”In 10 Years” released ‘14 - ”My Name is Not Important” released ’12 - “Place by Place” released ‘09

Acoustic Demos ‘10: ”Acoustic Italian versions” - ”Path Through Life Experiences” - Single ‘14: “Ciao Italia”

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In ‘15, an epic Canadian music tour "Roommates of the Same Planet": a two months coast to coast, performing a

new show format developed in collaboration with other artists: music & visuals. The “Audio Visual Show” is a

combination of visuals (pictures & videos) projected on a screen and a live acoustic music performance creating an

intense atmosphere for the audience.

In ’16, a great European “Unconventional Tour”: a six months journey, across 9+nine countries of the old continent,

playing in traditional venues as well as in unconventional spots with the goal to bring and share the messages of his

songs among people.

Antonio Piretti TOZ writes music to encourage people to live an authentic life and to care for social responsibility. In

this spirit he founded in '15 "Art Takes Action for Charity", an organization dedicated to help children in need by

organizing art events. Currently he is studying piano, writing new songs and working on new ideas.

Q u o t e s f r o m t h e P r e s s :

- “Man gives up big salary to busker on the street“- Rob Malcolm - Global Toronto News

- “Piretti writes songs about social issues he hopes to change...“ - Laura Kane Staff Reporter – The Toronto Star

- "He is taking a new approach on his live show and throughout October he toured across Canada bringing his

acoustic show alive with visuals like pictures and videos to bring life to his songs." Canadian Beats - Amanda Hather

- “Antonio in arte Toz è un musicista che ha guardato dentro di sé ed ha preso la decisione di vivere di musica..” -

Pierpaolo Corso - Thewaveinvasion.com

- “Da una poesia a una canzone, tra metropolitane e strade, su ogni tipo di palcoscenico: il progetto Toz si sta

concretizzando in ogni angolo dove sgorga passione..” Giancarlo Passarella - MusicalNews.com

- “L’Italia che decide di partire: un giovane cantante di Bologna a Toronto” – StreetLifeCamera VoglioVivereCosi.com

- "Antonio vorrebbe cambiare il mondo.." – Paolo Siraco - L'Ora di Ottawa

..from a poem to a song, from a street to any kind of stage.. if you'll be able to see everything when there’s nothing

yet.. then, we'll be in tune.. Antonio Piretti TOZ

AntonioPirettiToz.com (Official Website) reverbnation.com/Toz - youtube.com/byToz

antoniopirettitoz.bandcamp.com - facebook.com/Antonio.Piretti.TOZ

plus.google.com/+AntonioPirettiTOZ - instagram.com/tozantoniopiretti - twitter.com/TOZmusic

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