Category Archives: Event

Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, new edition, Sat June 21

Saturday June 21, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. (Call 905-543-8512 or book tickets online). Stuart Laughton is back with a new edition of his Radio Dial, with Stuart Laughton on vocals, guitar, harmonica, trumpet, piano. Guest musicians for June 21 … Continue reading

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Concert: Guitarist/singer Kyle Pacey and Friends, Friday June 20

Friday June 20, 2014, at 8 pm, $10, call 905-543-8512 to reserve.  Back again! 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 draws … Continue reading

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Concert: Dan Walsh with guitar and songs, Thurs June 19

Thursday June 19 at 8 pm, $10. Canadian multi-instrumentalist, Dan Walsh is already well known for his collaborations with a number of talented musicians. He’s added his bluesy-bluegrass signature style to two dozen albums and toured across North America, Europe … Continue reading

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Ian Foster, plus Graydon James & The Young Novelists, Wed June 18

Wednesday June 18, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Singer-songwriter-storyteller Ian Foster is on tour from Newfoundland with his new album. His special guests are Graydon James and The Young Novelists, from Toronto, rapidly becoming Artword Artbar regulars! Ian Foster, an … Continue reading

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Bluegrass with Whiskey Jack! Sat June 14

Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 8 pm, $15. (Call 905-543-8512 or book tickets online). The incredible Whiskey Jack bring their 30-year history of bluegrass and roots music to Artword Artbar.  http://www.whiskeyjackmusic.com/ Duncan Fremlin, one of Canada’s premier banjo players, met … Continue reading

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Art Crawl: Beg To Differ Trio, Fri June 13

Friday June 13, 2014, James North Art Crawl. In the bar from 8 pm, tip jar. An Artword favourite, the lively high-energy Beg To Differ Trio playing blues / jazz / funk — Tim Ninehouse on keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma … Continue reading

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Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie McNicolls, Wed & Thur, June 11-12

Wednesday June 11 and Thursday June 12, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer and dancer Learie McNicolls curates and hosts “Big Dance, Little Stage”, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. Line-up includes Learie McNicolls with Gary … Continue reading

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An intimate evening of song with Shari Vandermolen, Sat June 7

Saturday June 7, 2014, at 8 pm, $15 regular, $10 for students/seniors/artists (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). An intimate evening of song with vocalist Shari Vandermolen, accompanied by Steve McCrae on piano and Clark Johnston on bass. Shari sings with her … Continue reading

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Mini Jazz Festival in one evening! Kite Trio + Sean Dowhaniuk Group, Fri June 6

Friday June 6, 2014, 8 pm, $10, a stellar jazz double-bill: Kite Trio from Montreal, guitarist Eric Couture, drummer Eric Dew, and upright bassist Paul Van Dyk, plus an Artword Artbar favourite  The Sean Dowhaniuk Group: Sean Dowhaniuk guitar/compositions, Riley … Continue reading

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Karnay Gypsy Trio, Thursday June 5, at 7:30 pm

Thursday June 5, 2014, 7:30 pm, $5. The Karnay Gypsy Trio, with Steve Karnay on piano, Charlie Bodo on violin and Gene Ruzsa on violin, playing authentic folk melodies from old world Hungary.

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Jazz with the Abigail Neale Quartet, Wed June 4

Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. A night of jazz standards arranged by Abigail Neale for her quartet: Abigail Neale alto sax, Chris Bruder piano, Tom Altobelli acoustic bass, Luke Paron drums.

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“My Roots are Showing”: Jude Johnson, with Carl Horton, Sat May 31

Saturday May 31, 2014 at 8 pm, $15 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve ). “My Roots are Showing”. The one-and-only Jude Johnson on vocals, with Carl Horton on piano, in an evening of song. Jude will be joined by friends including … Continue reading

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Red-hot Bluegrass with Randal Hill and Friends, Fri May 30

Friday May 30, 2014 at 8 pm, $15 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). We love our Bluegrass! Another hot evening of dynamite bluegrass music with virtuoso mandolin player Randal Hill (mandolin and vocals).  On guitar and vocals, the rock-steady Johnny Frame. … Continue reading

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Jazz: Birth of the Cool tribute, Thurs May 29

Thursday May 29, 2014, at 8 pm,$5. Bassist Devin Patten has organized a tribute evening to the great Miles Davis record Birth of the Cool. Birth of the Cool, the classic compilation album by Miles Davis and his nonet  was recorded … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Thom Mason Trio, Wed May 28

Wednesday May 28, 2014, 8 pm $5. The Thom Mason Trio with Thom Mason on guitar, Devin Patten on bass and  Brandon Munro on drums. An evening of standards and original music. Special guests: John Janos on piano and Amber-Leigh … Continue reading

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Special Concert: Graydon James and the Young Novelists PLUS Gabrielle Papillon and the Mighty Oak, Sun May 25, 7 pm

Sunday May 25 at 7 pm, $10. A special double bill featuring Toronto’s Graydon James and the Young Novelists, and Haligonians Gabrielle Papillon and her band The Mighty Oak, who are on a special tour previewing Gabrielle’s new album set … Continue reading

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Concert: Aaron Zukewich and Marie Avery, Sat May 24

Saturday May 24, 2014, at 8 pm, cover $10 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). WORLDS COLLIDE – Contemporary jazz pianist Aaron Zukewich and Hamilton singer/songwriter Marie Avery combine their talents for a collaborative performance of each other’s original music, as well as … Continue reading

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Concert: Edgar Breau, with Colina Phillips, Fri May 23

Friday May 23 at 8 pm, $10 (Call 905-543-8512 to reserve). Artword Artbar is pleased to welcome back the wonderful singer-songwriter Edgar Breau, with harmony vocals by Colina Phillips, and bass guitar by Kevin Christoff. Edgar Breau is a singer/songwriter … Continue reading

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