Category Archives: Event

Tribal Gallery presents Ventanas, Sat June 9

“Experience World Music!” The Tribal Gallery Presents concert series. Saturday June 9 at 8 pm, $15 (one price, call 905-385-1829 to reserve) Ventanas is back! Ventanas brings together the music and dance worlds of Flamenco, Balkan and Sephardic musics and … Continue reading

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James North Art Crawl, Jazz, Robert Chapman Trio + Guests, Friday June 8

Friday June 8, 2012, from 8 pm, James North Art Crawl. Music in the bar, tip jar.  Jazz with  The Robert Chapman Trio (with Robert Chapman – guitar, Mark Ballyk – drums, Jon Stemmler – bass), plus special guests Ruthie … Continue reading

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Showcase “Lost & Found” host Catherine North Studio, Thurs June 7

Thursday June 7, 2012, 8pm, pwyc, at Artword Artbar. Catherine North Studios’ monthly series, “Lost and Found,” features old friends and newly discovered talent. From pop rock to contemporary classical, the Catherine North folks would like to show Hamilton the … Continue reading

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Event: Hayley Roscoe CD launch, Wed June 6

Wednesday June 6 at 8 pm, $5. Hayley Roscoe performs songs from her new CD.

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Queen Cee, Unplugged and Intimate Soul Concert, Sat June 2

Saturday June 2 at 8 pm, $10. In concert: Queen Cee, Unplugged and Intimate, an Acoustic Soul-filled Session. Artword Artbar is delighted to host the extraordinary Queen Cee, the queen of Soul and R&B in Hamilton, playing an intimate concert. … Continue reading

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Folk-roots concert: String Bone + Allison Brown, Friday June 1

Friday June 1, 2012, at 8 pm, $10. Two solo sets by two folk-roots musicians on the road! String Bone (also known as Barry James Payne) is a great songwriter and tells a great story in a song, folk/roots Americana … Continue reading

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Concert: Jessica Speziale, Trio Arjento, Sarah Beatty, Wed May 30

Wednesday May 30, at 8 pm, $5. Toronto-based singer/songwriter Jessica Speziale is coming to Artword Artbar for a stop of her Spring Tour! Joining her are Hamilton’s own Trio Arjento and Sarah Beatty. Jessica Speziale is a pop/rock musician and … Continue reading

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NEW CONCERT: Tribal Gallery presents The Gypsy Rebels, Sat May 26

“Experience World Music!” The Tribal Gallery Presents concert series. NEW CONCERT CHANGE: Saturday May 26 at 8 pm.  Tickets $15, call 905-385-1829. The Gypsy Rebels, led by Micheal T. Butch, are a Toronto-based Gypsy band with a repertoire of traditional … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word host Klyde Broox, Fri May 25, Fri June 22

Fourth Friday of month at 8 pm, pwyc. “PoeMagic“, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. Friday May 25, 2012. Featuring former CBC Poetry Faceoff winner, schoolteacher Michelle Muir. Klyde’s post on Facebook: “Lamentably, we will … Continue reading

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Concert: jazz + classical piano, host Aaron Zukewich, Thurs May 24

Thursday May 24 at 8 pm, $5. An evening of piano music, classical and jazz, hosted by Aaron Zukewich. The first set is classical piano music performed by Nevena Kovacevic, Ola Kiermacz, Irina Tesker. Second set is jazz standards and … Continue reading

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Concert: The Woodshed Orchestra + Joe Lapinski, Sat May 19

Saturday May 19 at 8 pm, $10. The Woodshed Orchestra is back! Dave Clark and his zany band of merry musicians. Plus an opening set by Joe Lapinski, singer-songwriter from St. Catharines. The Woodshed Orchestra will bring its soulful musical … Continue reading

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SPECIAL CONCERT: legendary blues/folk/jazz singer Josh White Jr, Fri May 18

Friday May 18, 2012 at 8 pm, $15 (reservations required, call 905-543-8512). Artword Artbar 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton, announces a special concert with the legendary singer-songwriter-guitarist and social activist Josh White Jr., on his first Ontario visit since the 2010 Mariposa … Continue reading

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Concert: jazz with Sean Dowhaniuk/Subterraneans + COP Trio, Thurs May 17

Thursday May 17 at 8 pm, $5. Jazz double bill: The Subterraneans: Sean Dowhaniuk guitar, Aubrey Wilson vocals, Aaron Bowers sax, Lee Famelos drums, Mike DeiCont drums PLUS COP Trio: Lorenzo Castelli drums, Alexei Orechin guitar, and Mike Pratt bass

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Special Concert: folk fusion duo Andy and Ariana, Wed May 16

Wednesday May16 at 8 pm, $5. A special treat from Nova Scotia, duo Andy and Ariana, playing an original, acoustic fusion of roots, folk, jazz and world music. While Ariana weaves words and melodies interspersing fiddle and saxophone riffs, Andy … Continue reading

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Science Cafe, Wed May 16 at 6:30

Science Cafe at Artword Artbar, with host Eric Collins, all welcome, free. Social gatherings with a focus on science. Informative presentations and great conversations. Wednesday June 16 at 6:30 pm.

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Tribal Gallery presents Flamenguitos del Norte, Sat May 12

“Experience World Music!” The Tribal Gallery Presents concert series. Saturday May 12 at 8 pm, $20 door ($15 advance call 905-385-1829) at Artword Artbar. Flamenguitos del Norte, an 11-piece flamenco band (flamenco puro), a Toronto collective of musicians, singers and … Continue reading

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Gallery: Miranda Black and Meiko Ando, month of May 2012

In Artword Gallery for the month of May 2012, paintings by Miranda Black and linocut prints by Meiko Ando. Miranda Black (image left) Artist’s Statement: “In this time of environmental catastrophe and economical detriment Mother Earth needs a voice. It … Continue reading

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James North Art Crawl, music: A Touch of Klez, Fri May 11

Friday May 11, 2012 (James North Art Crawl). In the bar, tip jar. From 8 pm to 10:30: A Touch of Klez, Hamilton’s own Klezmer band, playing the high-energy sounds of Eastern European music, gypsy, Jewish, swing. Featuring Jordan Abraham … Continue reading

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Showcase: Tiger Suit + Sean Chesney + Tyler Wilson Band, Thurs May 10

Thursday May 10, 8 pm, $5. A showcase hosted by Curtis Miranda of Tiger Suit, with guests Sean Chesney and The Tyler Wilson Band. Tiger Suit is a duo from from Guelph. Their music is an blend of world (Classical … Continue reading

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Singer-songwriter showcase, host Richard Garvey, Wed May 9

Wednesday May 9, 2012 at 8 pm, $5. Singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Richard Garvey. Featuring: Molly Babin from Hamilton (right) Soundcloud.com/mollybabin The Blackwood Two from Waterloo, Dan Belgue and Megan McCaffrey, one of the countries most fun folk acts — … Continue reading

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Guitar Hamilton Guitar Festival Fundraiser, Sat May 5

Saturday May 5, 8 pm, admission by donation. Artword Artbar’s annual Fundraising Gala in support of Guitar Hamilton’s International Guitar Festival coming in July. Festival Artistic Director Emma Rush has planned lots of fun. The evening will showcase the best … Continue reading

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Jazz, Carolyn Credico Quartet, Friday May 4

Friday May 4 at 8 pm, $5. Jazz with the Carolyn Credico Quartet. Carolyn Credico vocals, Chris Bruder piano, Jordan Snider drums, and Victor Vrankulj bass.

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Showcase “Lost & Found” host Catherine North Studio, Thur May 3

Thursday May 3, 2012, 8pm, pwyc, at Artword Artbar. Catherine North Studios’ monthly series, “Lost and Found,” features old friends and newly discovered talent. From pop rock to contemporary classical, the Catherine North folks would like to show Hamilton the … Continue reading

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Jazz with The Humble Trio, Wed May 2

Wednesday May 2 at 8 pm, $5. Jazz with The Humble Trio: Thomas Mason  guitar, Kevin Fraser upright bass and Luke Paron drums, playing mostly jazz standards and some original compositions.

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