Category Archives: Event

Late show 9:30, Graydon James & the Young Novelists, plus Gabrielle Papillon, Sat Nov 16

Saturday Nov 16 at 9:30 pm (after “Jim Lacroix”), $10. Toronto-based folk-rock band Graydon James & the Young Novelists  and Halifax singer-songwriter Gabrielle Papillon. In the span of three fast-paced years Graydon James & the Young Novelists have won a … Continue reading

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Late show 9:30 pm, Jazz w. Aubrey Wilson Quartet, Fri Nov 15

Friday November 15, 2013, at 9:30 pm (after “Jim Lacroix”). Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet:  Aubrey Wilson vocals, Chris Bruder piano, Sean Bruce Parker drums, and Tom Altobelli bass, playing a variety of jazz standards.

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Jazz with the Fred Butler Big Band, Wed Nov. 13

Wednesday November 13, 2013, at 8 pm, cover tba. The wonderful Fred Butler Big Band, back again. details coming.

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Late show 9:30 pm, Marie Avery, Amber Edgar, Lara Martin, Sat Nov 9

Saturday Nov 9 at 9:30 pm (after “Jim Lacroix”), $10. Three creative young solo singer-songwriters, Marie Avery, Amber Edgar and Lara Martin showcasing their new pieces. Marie Avery has been described as ‘a voice that cuts through the night like … Continue reading

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Late show 9:30: Mimi Shaw and the Highnote Ramblers, Fri Nov 8

Friday November 8, at 9:30 pm (after “Jim LaCroix”), tip jar, the James North Art Crawl. The fabulous Mimi Shaw and the Highnote Ramblers, with their a blend of rockabilly, 50’s R&B, old country, and original songs. Featuring Mimi Shaw … Continue reading

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Theatre: An Evening with Lucky Jim Lacroix, by Sky Gilbert, Nov 7-17

November 7 to 17, 2013, a two-week run of Sky Gilbert’s new play An Evening with Lucky Jim Lacroix, written and directed by Sky Gilbert, featuring Stephanie Jones and Jason Cadieux of ECT (Essential Collective Theatre Company). The play is … Continue reading

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Concert/CD Release: Carol Greene & Wayne Krawchuk, Sat Nov 2

Saturday, November 2, 2013, 8:00 pm, $10. An evening of music by Carol Greene and Wayne Krawchuk, with Ron Cole and Joe Gravina, celebrating their Crazy Love Recordings CD Release. The evening includes original music and covers. Carol Greene vocals, … Continue reading

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Mark McNeil and The Flashbacks, Fri Nov 1

Friday November 1 at 8 pm, at 8 pm, pwyc. Singer-songwriter and Artword favourite Mark McNeil has formed a new trio, The Flashbacks, where the accent is on Hamilton history and nostalgia. The group — with Cyndi Devereux on fiddle, … Continue reading

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NEW! Marc Pettigrew rocks again, Wed Oct 30

NEW EVENT! Wednesday October 30 at 8 pm, pwyc. An intimate and heartfelt evening of music by Marc Pettigrew and friends. Marc says “I’m a rocker tempered by time. I’ll be performing mostly my own material.” Marc’s new CD “Second … Continue reading

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Brazilian singer-songwriter Luanda Jones and band, Sat Oct 26

Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 8 pm, tickets $15/$20 (call 905-543-8512). Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Hamilton, is delighted to announce an evening with Brazilian singer-songwriter Luanda Jones and her band. Born in Rio de Janeiro and now based in … Continue reading

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Jazz: The Butler Neale Nine, Wed Oct 23

Wednesday October 23, 2013 at 8 pm, pwyc/$5. Jazz standards and some new compositions by the Butler Neale Nine. The line-up: Abigail Neale alto saxophone, Matt Lagan tenor saxophone, Fred Butler tenor saxophone, Andrew Hills bari saxophone, Marlon Brew trumpet, … Continue reading

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“Another side of Trickbag”, an intimate night of roots and blues, Sat Oct 19

Saturday October 19 at 8 pm, $10. A special treat at Artword Artbar:  “Another side of Trickbag” emphasizing the intimate blues and roots side of the band. This is a rare evening of Trickbag delving into their acoustic blues bag, … Continue reading

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NEW, an acoustic evening with Andreas rock band, Fri Oct 18

Friday October 18 at 8 pm, cover tba. Andreas, the upcoming and coming rock band we like to hear from regularly have jumped in on short notice to play on Friday. It will be an acoustic evening with songs from … Continue reading

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Lori Yates’ songwriters showcase, Thur Oct 17 8pm, Thur Nov 14 9:30, Thurs Dec 19

Thursday October 17 at 8 pm, pwyc. Lori Yates‘ Creative Genius Songwriting Workshop presents: Sharon Washington, Kim Lister, Pete Harding, Monica Knott, Tiffany Thompson, Dave McDonald, Lily Sazz. In a songwriter-in-the-round setting, participants from Creative Genius Songwriting workshop will perform … Continue reading

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Jazz: the Simon Thompson Quintet, Wed Oct 16

Wednesday October 16 at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. The Simon Thompson jazz quintet.  Victoria Cox – tenor saxophone, David Hollingshead – piano, Jonas Paavola – bass, Scott Taplay – guitar, Simon Thompson – drums.

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The Tribal Gallery presents bluesman Morgan Davis, Sat Oct 12

Saturday October 12, 2013 at 8 pm. $12 advance, $15 at door. The Tribal Gallery presents a special concert by renowned guitarist-bluesman Morgan Davis. [Advance tickets at Artword Artbar, call 905-543-8512 or BUY ADVANCE TICKETS ON-LINE]. For nearly four decades Morgan … Continue reading

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Art Crawl, in Gallery, the Vormittag Invitational, Friday Oct 11

Friday October 11, 2013, James North Art Crawl. In the gallery, through October, the 3rd Vormittag Biennial Invitational, organized by the artist Irena Vormittag, a founding member of Arcadia Gallery in Toronto and Hamilton Artists Inc. in Hamilton Ontario. These … Continue reading

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Art Crawl, music by Ian Green and Kirsten Urbas, Fri Oct 11

Friday October 11, 2013, James North Art Crawl, from 8:30, in the bar, tip jar. Pianist Ian Green and vocalist Kirsten Urbas present an evening of music from every era including Romantic music, ragtime, show tunes, jazz standards, pop, rock, … Continue reading

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SPECIAL CONCERT: Andrew Downing & Guc Basar Gulle, Thurs Oct 10

Thursday October 10, 2013, 8 pm, $20 (CD and concert), $10 (concert only). Andrew Downing’s ANAHTAR project, with Andrew Downing – cello, Güç Basar Gülle – ud, Peter Lutek – clarinet, Debashis Sinha – percussion. Anahtar is the Turkish word … Continue reading

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HOT NEWS! Bluegrass with Randal Hill & Friends, Sat Oct 5

Saturday Oct 5, 8 pm, $15 (reserve 905-543-8512). We are delighted to announce that Randal Hill & Friends are coming back with some Red-Hot Bluegrass! Virtuoso mandolin player Randal Hill sets the pace on mandolin and vocals, Charlie Street heats … Continue reading

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Kyle Pacey, guitar virtuoso, Fri Oct 4

Friday October 4 at 8 pm, $10.00. Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer Kyle Pacey presents an evening of original music, an eclectic mix of soul, roots, funk and R & B. A musical force, Kyle Pacey has been described as Canada’s … Continue reading

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Richard Garvey, Sarah Beatty, Richard Laviolette, Anthony Damaio, Thursday Oct 3

NEWS! Thursday October 3, 2013, at 8 pm, $10 (suggested donation). The great singer-songwriter Richard Laviolette has also joined the evening! Singer-songwriter Richard Garvey has taken over the evening and invited some fine friends Sarah Beatty and Anthony Damiao to … Continue reading

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