Category Archives: Event

Concert: Carolyn Credico & the Altobeelays, Thurs June 30

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Editor

Thursday June 30 at 8 pm, $5. Jazz vocalist Carolyn Credico, with the Altobeelays: Chris Bruder on piano/keys, Jordan Snider on drums, Tom Altobelli on upright bass and bass, Scott McIntosh on guitar. Mostly jazz, with some other styles in … Continue reading →

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Concert: Doug Murphy and band, Sat June 25

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Editor

Sat June 25 at 8 pm, $10. Guitar virtuoso Doug Murphy and his band (Kevin Christoff, bass and Brian Ropcean, drums) playing new-age progressive jazz, mostly their own compositions. Doug played a stunning concert at the end of April and we … Continue reading →

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PoeMagic, spoken word Klyde Broox, Fri June 24, SPECIAL Wed July 20

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Editor

Friday June 24 at 8 pm, pwyc. “PoeMagic”, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox, usually fourth Friday of the month. SPECIAL Mid-July Wed July 20, 8 pm. Since June 24 was such a blast, we are getting … Continue reading →

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Concert: A Touch of Klez, Thurs June 23

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Editor

Thursday June 23 at 8 pm, “A Touch of Klez“, Hamilton’s own Klezmer band, bringing you the high-energy sound of Eastern European Jewish and gypsy music. “Jordy Abraham – accordion; Bubbles Price – violin; Cookie Black – saxophone; Moishe McFarland – double bass; Leo … Continue reading →

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SPECIAL: Dark Mean feature set, Wed June 22

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Editor

SPECIAL: Wednesday June 22 at 9 pm. Hamilton’s own Dark Mean makes a special appearance at Artword Artbar just before their Toronto album launch.  Sandy Johnston and Billy Holmes, who seem to play anything and everything, give unassuming yet intricate … Continue reading →

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Tribal Gallery presents Higher Ground, three soul singers, Sat June 18

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Editor

Saturday June 18, 2011 at 8 pm, $15 at door, $10 advance. The Tribal Gallery presents Higher Ground, an evening of Social Soul,  unison harmony rhythm & rhyme, performed by vocalists Gail Berry, Betty Richardson, and Colina Phillips. Betty Richardson, Gail … Continue reading →

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Phillip Brown, Michael Burton, Paul Jansen, Friday June 17

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Editor

Friday June 17 at 8 pm, $10. Phillip Brown, Michael Burton, Paul Jansen — Three singer-songwriters and guitarists in the folk mode, a triple-bill!  Phillip Brown: “His songs are imbued with great musicianship, a warm and engaging voice and some of … Continue reading →

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Alt Music Night, w. Tom Dusome, Thurs June 16

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Editor

Thursday June 16, at 8 pm, pwyc. Alt Music Night with host Tom Dusome. M.R. (former dead sweeties) features Mike Long (guitar) and Rebecca (drums) playing exciting fast paced guitar based punk rock. lets dance dance dance! White Byson is … Continue reading →

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Open Streets Festival, Sun June 12, 10 am to 5 pm

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Editor

Sunday June 12 from 10 am to 5 pm (rain or shine), Open Streets Hamilton takes over James Street all day long. Walk, ride or roll down James Street. AND Artword Artbar will be open from 10 am to 5 … Continue reading →

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“Behind the Kiln #8” SPECIAL Martynec / Kubota, Sat June 11

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Editor

Saturday June 11 at 8 pm, $5. We are delighted to have two of the best improvisers in Canada as our guests for a special “Behind the Kiln”. Eugene Martynec, laptop improviser, and Nobuo Kubota (click to view performance), sound poet, … Continue reading →

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Art Crawl June 10: Tia McGraff & Radical Road

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Editor

Friday June 10, during the James North Art Crawl, all evening from 8 pm, tip jar. The wonderful country Americana singer  Tia McGraff, is back at Artword Artbar, with her band Radical Road unplugged. Hew recent CD release “Diversity” received … Continue reading →

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“Steel is the New Art” Steel Images, Shane Turcott, Art Crawl June 10

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Editor

Artword Gallery for the month of June: “Steel is the New Art”, images by metallurgist Shane Turcott, investigating steel failures with an electron microscope,  from his series “Steel Image of the Month”. His title for the exhibition — “Steel is the New Art” — … Continue reading →

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NEW — Piano bar w. Jennifer Lockman, 5 to 7 pm

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Editor

NEW! Piano bar with Jennifer Lockman on the ivories of our baby grand, with jazz standards etc, on selected Thursdays and/or Fridays from 5 to 7 pm. Regular programming as always from 8 pm. Dates so far: Friday June 10; … Continue reading →

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Concert: Ken Steffler & Ron Weihs, Thurs June 9

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Editor

Thurs June 9 at 8 pm, $5. A concert by Artword Artbar mainstays Ken Steffler (vocals, guitar) and Ron Weihs (fiddle, guitar, vocals).

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Theatre Tuesdays, June 7 (Under Milk Wood), 14 (Escape), 21 (Devil’s Disciple), 28 (cancelled)

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Editor

Tuesdays at 8 pm, free.  Artword Theatre hosts “Theatre Tuesdays” — readings from new plays, works-in-progress, favourite plays, and/or short theatrical presentations, films about theatre, etc. To get involved, as a writer, reader, presenter, actor, listener… contact us: artword@artword.net June 7, a … Continue reading →

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SPECIAL CONCERT, Charly Chiarelli & the Sunamabeaches, Sun June 5 at 3 pm

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Editor

Sunday, June 5 at 3 pm, $10. SPECIAL EVENT. The Sunambeaches in concert! Charly Chiarelli, songs, stories and virtuoso harmonica (Hamilton’s Cu’Fu Guy), Gary Santucci, virtuoso guitar (The Pearl Company), Venesio DeSalvo, guitar magician, and Ronald “The Fiddler” Weihs, violin … Continue reading →

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