Category Archives: Event

JAZZ: The On-Topic Trio (Dayle, Ratcliffe, Cheeseman), Sat May 27

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Editor

Saturday May 27, 2017, at 8 pm, $15/$10. Jazz with the On Topic Trio, a collaborative effort from guitarist Kim Ratcliffe, drummer Aubrey Dayle from Toronto, and bassist  Brad Cheeseman from Hamilton. Each a leader of his own solo project, … Continue reading →

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BLUES: The Mike Almas Blues Band, Fri May 26

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Editor

Friday May 26, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. To reserve call 905-543-8512, or Book online An evening of original blues with Mike Almas and his wonderful Mike Almas Blues Band. Mike is a well known and respected songwriter, guitarist, and … Continue reading →

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Roots troubadour Nudie from PEI, Thurs May 25

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Editor

Thursday May 25, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. Roots troubadour Nudie returns to Artword, on tour in Ontario, from Charlottetown, PEI. Special guest is Chris Altmann on pedal steel guitar. Nudie’s authentic style of music and songwriting is captured on … Continue reading →

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Singer-Songwriters NLX, Tara Holloway, Sammi Morelli, Wed May 24

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Editor

Wednesday May 24, 2017 at 8 pm, $10. To reserve in advance call 905-543-8512, or Book online Three singer-songwriters team up for a great night of music. NLX from Hamilton, now NY-based. Tara Holloway now back in her hometown Ottawa. … Continue reading →

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Ronley Teper’s Lipliners, w. Dave Gould, Sat May 20

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Editor

Saturday May 20, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. From Toronto, the surprising and delightful Ronley Teper’s Lipliners, plus a special guest opening set by Hamilton’s ever-inventive Dave Gould. Children at heart who love comedic, poetic, theatric, yet at times provocative … Continue reading →

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Matapa World Music Series: fado singer Tony Gouveia Fri May 19

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Editor

Friday May 19, 2017, at 8 pm. Tickets: Advanced $20 (call 905-543-8512); Seniors & Students $18; Matapa Members $18; Door $25. Matapa World Music Series presents Tony Gouveia, an impressive voice of a new generation of fadistas (fado singers) in North America. … Continue reading →

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Artword Theatre: Charly’s Piano w. Charly Chiarelli, Wed & Thurs May 17 & 18

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Editor

Wednesday May 17 and Thursday May 18, 2017, at 8 pm, pwyc/$10. Artword Theatre presents Charly’s Piano, a new work-in-progress. A young man looking for work in 1971, a psychiatric hospital, and a piano. Performed by Charly Chiarelli. Written by … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Special, Raine Hamilton & Piper Hayes, Sun May 14 at 2:30

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Editor

Sunday May 14, 2017, at 2:30 pm, $10. To reserve in advance call 905-543-8512, or Book online Singer-songwriter-violinist Raine Hamilton is on tour from Winnipeg. She teams up with Piper Hayes from Hamilton for a special Mother’s Day Sunday afternoon concert. … Continue reading →

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A Love Electric w. Todd Clouser, jazz-rock-psych, Sat May 13

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Editor

Saturday May 13, 2017, at 8 pm, $15 at door /$12 advance. Advance tickets, call 905-543-8512, or Book online Blockbuster show at Artword! A Love Electric is a critically acclaimed rock trio born out of Mexico City’s jazz scene. Todd Clouser … Continue reading →

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MOJO Men of Jazz Octet , Fri May 12

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Editor

Friday, May 12, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve call 905-543-8512. MOJO is the Men of Jazz Octet, a group of the area’s top jazz players.  The line up for the night: Jeff Plumbley trumpet, Lindsay Paul tenor sax, … Continue reading →

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Hamilton Poetry Centre Open Reading, Thurs May 11, 7-9 pm

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Editor

Thursday May 11, 2017, 7 pm. Free. The Hamilton Poetry Centre presents its annual Open Reading. Everyone is welcome to attend and to read. Doors open 6:30, reading starts at 7:00. Please arrive by 6:45 to register Established in 1983, … Continue reading →

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Adrean Farrugia hosts Mohawk Music showcase series, Wed May10

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Editor

Wednesday May 10, 2017, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. The final evening of the season in the showcase series from Mohawk College Music, featuring teachers and students coming together to make music. The series is organized by pianist … Continue reading →

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JAZZ: vocalist Julie Michels & pianist Adrean Farrugia, Sat May 6

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Editor

Saturday May 6, 2017, at 8 pm, $15/$10 students. To reserve in advance call 905-543-8512, or Book online Pianist Adrean Farrugia has invited renowned Toronto-based jazz vocalist Julie Michels to heat up the stage at Artword Artbar. Julie Michels is … Continue reading →

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Matapa: Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble, Fri May 5

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Editor

Friday May 5, 2017 at 8 pm. Tickets Advanced $20 (call Artword 905-543-8512); Seniors & Students $15; Matapa Members $15; Door $25. Matapa World Music Series presents Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble combining the ancient rhythms of Africa with the … Continue reading →

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The Acoustics, accordion-based music, Thurs May 4

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Editor

Thursday, May 4, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. The Acoustics, a lively band from the Hamilton area, play their own original folk-rock, world-roots music. Alfonso Spoto on accordion, Bonnie Bell on violin, and Vince Spoto on guitar/vocals. For the past … Continue reading →

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Special Concert: Italian jazz pianist Vittorio Mezza, Wed May 3

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Editor

Wednesday May 3, 2017, at 8 pm. $20/ $15 advance & students. To reserve in advance call 905-543-8512, or Book online Italian pianist and composer Vittorio Mezza is performing with George Koller (bass) and Ben Riley (drums). The concert at … Continue reading →

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