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Category Archives: Event
THEATRE: Charly Chiarelli’s new show Charly’s Piano, Dec 7 to 16
December 7 to 16, 2017. Charly’s Piano, Charly Chiarelli’s heartwarming Christmas show about how he organized a fundraiser to buy a piano for the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry in 1972. An Artword Theatre Production, directed by Ronald Weihs. Charly’s Piano … Continue reading
Bluegrass with New Cumberland, Sat Dec 2
Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve call 905-543-8512. Back with some blazing hot bluegrass: The New Cumberland bluegrass band from London Ontario: Tom Burns vocals and guitar, Blair Heddle vocals, mandolin and dobro, Paul Hurdle vocals … Continue reading
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Mark McNeil: Tales from Hamilton, Fri Dec 1
Friday Dec. 1, 2017 at 8 pm, tip jar. Mark McNeil with Tales from Hamilton. Celebrated singer-songwriter and longtime Spectator reporter Mark McNeil will give you the inside scoop about the city we love. After 35 years of chronicling Hamilton, … Continue reading
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CANCELLED Dance showcase, Wed-Thur, Nov 29-30
CANCELLED Wed & Thurs, November 29 & 30, 2017, 8 pm, $10. The Dance Showcase is not able to go ahead as planned.
Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble, Sat Nov 25
Saturday November 25, 2017 at 8 pm, $15. The Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble returns! This ensemble combines the ancient rhythms of Africa with the jazz harmonies of modern times. Waleed Abdulhamid (Composer/Band Leader) explains: “We play melody on top … Continue reading
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The Amy Project, stories/songs of Amy Winehouse Fri Nov 24
Friday November 24, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. Call 905-543-8512 to reserve. The Amy Project is a musical and storied journey outlining the short but tragic life of Amy Winehouse, the late British soul, blues and jazz singer. The show … Continue reading
Posted in Event, Music, Music-rock
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Singer-songwriter Pip, with Brad Cheeseman & Jadon Haughton, Thurs Nov 23
Thursday November 23, 2017 at 8 pm, $10/$5. Singer-songwriter Pip writes distinctive and melodic art-pop songs with jazz and world elements. He will be joined by seasoned, award-winning Brad Cheeseman on bass and young up-and-comer-to-watch Jadon Haughton on drums. Together … Continue reading
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Timna & Dario Duo (Brazil/Argentina), Wed Nov 22
Wednesday November 22, 2017, 8 pm, $10. Timna & Dario Duo (Timna Comedi and Darío Acosta Teich). Opening set by Euphonic. A beautiful Brazilian voice and Argentinian guitar come together in exquisite arrangements that combine tropical rhythms with jazzy harmonies … Continue reading
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The Secrets of the Gypsy Guitar: Oleg Timofeyev and Vadim Kolpakov, Tues Nov 21
Tuesday November 21, 2017, at 7:30 pm. $20 regular / $15 students, seniors. Reserve 905-543-8512 or Book online. The Secrets of the Gypsy Guitar, a performance by the ZINGARESCA Duo: Oleg Timofeyev and Vadim Kolpakov. Oleg Timofeyev is a pioneer … Continue reading
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Bossa Duo Angela Turone & Chris Platt, Fri Nov 17
Friday November 17, 2017, $10. The Bossa Duo, vocalist Angela Turone and jazz guitarist Chris Platt, perform original arrangements and interpretations of bossa nova and samba favourites, written by some of Brazil’s most venerated composers and lyricists. With Pat Collins … Continue reading
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closed Nov 15,16 & 18: Learie performing Harbourfront Nov 16-18
Artword Artbar will be closed on Wed & Thurs Nov 15 & 16 and Sat Nov 18. Why? Dancer/choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls has been invited by Artistic Director Mimi Beck to be part of the DanceWorks 40th Anniversary Celebration at the … Continue reading
SwingLine Big Band filling in for MOJO, Sat Nov 11
Saturday November 11, 2017, 8 pm, $15. Filling in for MOJO (who had to cancel) is the wonderful SwingLine band (The Little Big Band). SwingLine began as a project organized by Darren Blundell and Urmas Soomet. The musicians of this … Continue reading
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Jennis: Dennis Gaumond & Jen Gillmor, folk-blues, Fri Nov 10
Friday November 10, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. Back at Artword Artbar! Jennis, the delightful folk-blues duo. Jennis brings together Guelph-based Dennis Gaumond’s original blues and folk with the diverse musical experiences of Toronto multi-instrumentalist Jen Gillmor. The unique blend … Continue reading
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Latin Music and Poetry peña with Marcelo Puente, Thurs Nov 9
Thursday November 9, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. Join us for a special evening: a Latin Peña Trova y Poesia, with artists: Ama Luna, Edgardo Moreno, Fito Molina, Lil America, Marcelo Puente, Nancy Reyes, Constanza Durán and a guest youth … Continue reading
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Water Bear (Tom Dusome and Alex T), and guests, Wed Nov 8
Wednesday November 8, 2017, tip jar. Our friend Tom Dusome is back with a new project — Water Bear is Tom Dusome and Alex T writing original songs that are honest, dealing with themes of autonomy, survival, and home. Some … Continue reading
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String Bone (Barry James Payne), new album Love & Highways, Sun Nov 5 at 7 pm
Sunday November 5, 2017, at 7:00 pm, $15. Early show with Barry James Payne and his String Bone band. String Bone is Americana to the bone, Canadiana in the heart and soul. Southern Ontario songwriter Barry James Payne, the architect … Continue reading
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Rae Billing and her band Crybaby, Sat Nov 4
Saturday November 4, 2017, 8 pm, $15. Reserve 905-543-8512 or Book online. Alt-country songstress Rae Billing and her full band Crybaby: Rae Billing on vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge on guitar, Steve Koch on guitar, Greg Brisco on keys, … Continue reading
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Cootes Paradise six-member roots band, Fri Nov. 3
Friday November 3, 2017, 8 pm, $15. Reserve 905-543-8512 or Book online. The powerhouse band of familiar faces returns to Artword Artbar: Cootes Paradise, a collective of six musicians who chose to play together, combining their many talents. Their music … Continue reading
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RADIO Dial Trio (Stuart Laughton, Rebecca Campbell, Martin Worthy), Thurs Nov. 2
Thursday November 2, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. Stuart Laughton’s RADIO DIAL band performs for the first time as an acoustic trio. Stuart Laughton (vocals + many instruments), Rebecca Campbell (vocals) and Martin Worthy (guitar, drums, vocals) bring you an … Continue reading
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