Monthly Archives: February 2014

Tiny Bill Cody is not alone, Sat March 29

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Editor

Saturday March 29, 2014, at 8:30 pm, $10. Tiny Bill Cody, singer-songwriter like no other, is back at Artword Artbar! “Tiny Bill Cody is not alone”. Guests include Mimi Shaw and Jeffery Griffiths and maybe more.

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Double Bill: Matthew de Zoete, Jeffery Straker, Fri March 28

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Editor

Friday March 28, 2014 at 8 pm, $15 door, $12 adv (call 905-543-8512 or book advance tickets online via PayPal). Singer-Songwriter Double Bill: Matthew de Zoete and Jeffery Straker. Imagine Nick Drake cheering up a bit and living long enough … Continue reading →

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Singalong with Sam Turton & Jane Lewis, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Editor

Thursday March 27, 2014, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($10 suggested) Thursday April 24, 2014, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($10 suggested) Thursday May 22, 2014, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($10 suggested) SINGALONG with Sam Turton and Jane Lewis, singer-songwriters from Guelph. Come out and … Continue reading →

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Jazz: Sean Dowhaniuk Group + Fraser/Pitt Duo, Wed Mar 26

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Editor

Wednesday March 26 at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. The Sean Dowhaniuk Group is back at Artword Artbar, playing some new tunes, some old tunes, and maybe a standard or two. Sean Dowhaniuk guitar/compositions, Riley Keller alto saxophone, Mike Rajna drums, Josh … Continue reading →

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HOT BLUES, Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley, Sat March 22

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Editor

Saturday March 22 at 8 pm, $15. Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley present Hot Blues – a show that combines classic and original blues with a vintage flavour. Featuring Diana’s internationally renowned vocals, and Chris’ award-winning skill on guitar, trumpet … Continue reading →

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Concert: George Meanwell and Eric St-Laurent, Fri March 21

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Editor

Friday March 21, 2014 at 8 pm, pwyc. An intimate concert by guitarist-songwriter George Meanwell, a musician with a fascinating career. George spent the late 70’s as a member of the folk trio Short Turn, appearing throughout Ontario (including Festival … Continue reading →

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The legendary Josh White Jr., is back! Thurs March 20

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Editor

Thursday March 20, 2014 at 8 pm. $18 door, $15 advance (call 905-543-8512) or book advance tickets online via PayPal. Internationally acclaimed folk and bluesman Josh White Junior returns to Artword Artbar with a programme of folk and blues favourites … Continue reading →

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Jazz: Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia, Wed March 19 & showcase Wed Apr 9

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Editor

Wednesday March 19 at 8 pm, $15 regular, $10 students. Jazz duo extraordinaire, vocalist Sophia Perlman and pianist Adrean Farrugia are coming back for an intimate concert at Artword Artbar! And on Wednesday April 9, watch for a showcase hosted … Continue reading →

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St Patrick’s Eve Celtic song-fest: What the Folk and Chroí, Sun March 16, 7 pm

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Editor

Sunday March 16 at 7 pm, $10. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Eve at Artword Artbar. A special song-fest with our favourite a capella group What the Folk. Joining them is Chroí (gaelic for ‘Heart’), a Hamilton-based, celtic-inspired band seeking to share … Continue reading →

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Heavy Pedal #2, host Marie Avery, Sat March 15

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Editor

Saturday March 15, 8 pm, $15 at door, $10 advance. Heavy Pedal #2, hosted by Marie Avery, in an evening highlighting songwriters playing our baby grand piano. Performers, who will each play a short solo set, include Annie Shaw, Sarah … Continue reading →

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ART CRAWL, jazz, Fri March 14

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Editor

Friday March 14, Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. Jazz with the Jazz After All Quartet: Brandon Munro drums, Kristen Prince saxophone, Scott Tapley guitar, Jill McKenna bass, and guest Jeff Plumbley flugelhorn. The Fred Butler and Abigail Neale … Continue reading →

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St. Paddy’s Day concert: Celtic fiddler Alana Cline, Thur March 13

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Editor

Thursday March 13, at 8 pm, $10 adv. Call 905-543-8512 or book advance tickets online via PayPal. Celtic fiddler Alana Cline, with Leigh Cline on guitar and bouzouki, are back for a pre-Paddy’s day show.  This father-daughter duo combine Irish, … Continue reading →

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Sistahs Express! Showcase, Intern’l Women’s Day, Sat Mar 8 at 2 pm

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Editor

Saturday March 8, from 2 to 4 pm. WSGT (When Sistahs Get Together) presents Sistahs Express! hosted by singer/activist Queen Cee. “Artistic and Creative Women in the community coming together to showcase their talents of song, art, dance, instrument and … Continue reading →

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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, Sat March 8, 2014

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Editor

Saturday March 8, 2014, at 8 pm, $10, call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, with Stuart Laughton on vocals, guitar, harmonica, trumpet, piano; Burke Carroll on pedal steel guitar and Steve Lucas on bass. Why … Continue reading →

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Klye Pacey, guitar virtuoso, Fri March 7, 2014

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Editor

Friday March 7, 2014 at 8 pm, $10.00. call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer Kyle Pacey presents an evening of original music that’s an eclectic mix of soul, roots, R & B and funk. Kyle … Continue reading →

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Bossa Tres plays Latin jazz, samba, bossa nova, Thurs March 6

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Editor

Thursday March 6, 2014, at 8 pm, $15 door, $10 advance, call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. The Bossa Tres Trio, featuring Victor Monsivais on acoustic guitar, playing Brazilian bossa nova and samba, Latin music and some jazz standards. … Continue reading →

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Jazz: Dimitrios Mavridis Quartet , Wed March 5

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Editor

Wednesday March 5, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyc. Jazz with the Dimitrios Mavridis Quartet. The band: Christopher Stephen sax, David Hollingshead piano, Dimitrios Mavridis bass, Calvin Barnard drums.

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