Category Archives: Event

Classical guitar: William Beauvais, CD launch, Sun Feb 28, 7 pm

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Editor

Sunday February 28, 2016, at 7 pm. Book online Tickets: $25 (Concert + CD), Concert only $20 regular, $15 student/seniors/unemployed. To reserve, call 905-543-8512 or email artword@artword.net. Classical guitarist William Beauvais launches a new CD Old Wood – New Seeds: … Continue reading →

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Poetry and song: Glenn Bowie w. Leonard, Burns & Dell, Sat Feb 27

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Editor

Saturday February 27, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. An evening of poetry and song with Leonard, Burns & Dell and poet Glenn Bowie.   Leonard, Burns & Dell (Sue Leonard, Brennagh Burns, Cindy Dell) are a powerhouse harmony trio based out … Continue reading →

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Benefit concert for Mo’ Kauffey, Sat Feb 27, 2 to 6 pm.

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Editor

Saturday February 27, 2016, from 2 to 6 pm. A benefit concert fundraiser for talented roots bluesman Mo’ Kauffey (Gary Wickizer), who is fighting cancer, organized by Hamilton Blues Lovers and friends. Performers include: Duane Rutter, Will Gillespie, Ian Andrews, Ambre … Continue reading →

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Blues, Funk, Groove, w. Wayne Janus Trio, Fri Jan 29, Fri Feb 26

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Editor

Friday January 29, and Friday February 26, 2016, at 8:00 pm. Guitarist, singer and songwriter Wayne Janus continues his Last Friday residency at Artword Artbar, with David Carrillo on drums and Myron Plichota on bass. This electric trio displays artistic … Continue reading →

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Showcase: Nicole Chambers & Lauren Cumberbatch, Thurs Feb 25

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Editor

Thursday February 25, 2016, at 8 pm, $5. Mohawk Music showcase jam, featuring vocalists Nicole Chambers (left) and Lauren Cumberbatch, with R&B classics, Reggae tunes and some original tunes by the vocalists. Guest vocalist Jessie Faiazza. The band includes Olivia Brown … Continue reading →

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Acoustic Moments for Black History Month, Sat Feb 20

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Editor

Saturday February 20, 2016, 8 pm. SOLD OUT $16 dinner+show. Still tickets left for $10 show only.  Call 905-543-8512,  Mr Jay hosts an Acoustic Moments special for Black History Month. Dinner: Enjoy a sweet Caribbean Jerk chicken dish by chef … Continue reading →

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Jazz with the Scott Taplay Group, Fri Feb 19

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Editor

Friday February 19, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 /$5 students. Jazz guitarist Scott Taplay is back with the Scott Taplay Group: Jonas Pearson Paavola bass, Victor Agrippa alto sax, Jon Pascoal drums, and Scott Taplay guitar. They will be playing … Continue reading →

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Jazz with the Jesse Martel Group, Thurs Feb 18

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Editor

Thursday February 18, 2016, at 8 pm, $5. Jazz with the Jesse Martel group: Jesse Martel guitar,  Ian Brown piano/keys, Michael Morabito alto saxophone, Devon Savas, upright bass/electric bass, Jonathan Pascoal  drums, with special guest vocalist Thomas Messore. They play … Continue reading →

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Richard Garvey “I found a box of beer…” EP launch, Wed Feb 17, 2016

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Editor

Wednesday February 17, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 (or by donation). Singer-songwriter Richard Garvey is launching the new year with a new EP I found a box of beer in the snow. The title song is “a tragic Canadian classic … Continue reading →

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Valentine sweet harmonies by The Ault Sisters, Sat Feb 13

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Editor

Saturday February 13, 2016, at 8 pm.  Book online $15/$10 students. Valentine treat: some sweet harmonies for your sweetie! Jazz with the incredible vocal trio The Ault Sisters. Experience the joy of sweet sibling harmony from Amanda, Alicia and Alanna … Continue reading →

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Art Crawl: R&B, Motown, Soul w. Andre Bisson and band, Fri Feb 12

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Editor

Friday February 12, 2016, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. Warm up at Artword Artbar! Award-winning soul and R&B vocalist André Bisson on guitar, vocals; Kevin Beeby bass; Glenn Paul drums; Loretta Hale trumpet; Kristen Prince tenor … Continue reading →

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Nano Valverde + Ayekan Ensemble, Sat Feb 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Editor

Saturday February 6, 2016, at 7 pm. $15 at the door. https://www.facebook.com/events/968480229909687/. An evening of Latin American music by Nano Valverde + Ayekan Ensemble, an ensemble of quena (bamboo flute), flute, guitars, violin, double bass. Band members Nano Valverde, Peter … Continue reading →

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DANCE: Once I Lived in the Box, by Learie McNicolls, Feb 3, 4 & 5, 2016

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Editor

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, February 3, 4 & 5, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. Book online Artword Theatre presents three performances of a new full-length dance work Once I Lived in the Box by choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls, for Black … Continue reading →

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Jazz with the ON TOPIC Trio, Sat Jan 30, 2016

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Editor

Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Book online Jazz with the On Topic Trio, a collaborative effort from guitarist Kim Ratcliffe, drummer Aubrey Dayle from Toronto, and bassist  Brad Cheeseman from Hamilton. Each a leader of his own … Continue reading →

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Klyde Broox: launch of Xu Lizhi chapbook, Thurs Jan 28, 2016

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Editor

Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 8 pm, free. The Tower and PoeMagic presents a poetry reading, in English and Mandarin, to launch a chapbook of poems by Xu Lizhi, the late Chinese poet, and worker at FoxConn, an electronics factory … Continue reading →

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Artword Artbar closed from Dec 13 2015 to Jan 27 2016

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Editor
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