Monthly Archives: August 2018

Singer-songwriter double bill: Jennifer Foster & Paul Linklater, Thurs Oct 11

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Editor

Thursday October 11, 2018, at 8 pm, $10.  Jennifer Foster + Paul Linklater: singer-songwriter double bill. Jennifer Foster is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter and musician who has released three solo albums and collaborated with some of the country’s finest acts. Her last … Continue reading →

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Water Bear: songwriters Tom Dusome & Alex T. Wed Oct 10

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Editor

Wednesday October 10, 2018, 8 pm, $10/pwyc. Our friends Water Bear (songwriters Tom Dusome & Alex T.) are back. “We write songs about resistance, resilience, and home.” https://waterbear.bandcamp.com Plus a guest set by The Do-Gooders: Dan Murray guitar/vocals, Stu Gritter … Continue reading →

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Jazz w. the Alex Tomowich Quartet, Sat Oct 6

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Editor

Saturday October 6, 2018, 8 pm, $10/ $5 students. An evening with the Alex Tomowich Quartet: William Fachin on drums, Michael Morabito on saxophone(s), Victor Agrippa on EWI (electronic wind instrument), Alex Tomowich on piano. The quartet is an exhilarating group based … Continue reading →

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Singer-songwriter Will Gillespie, Fri Oct 5

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Editor

Friday October 5, 2018, at 8:00 pm, $10. Singer-songwriter Will Gillespie returns with a solo show. You will recognize him as author/star of Swingin’ in St. Johns, and for his role in MacBush the Musical, both at Artword Artbar. Born … Continue reading →

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Tragedy Ann (Liv Cazzola & Braden Phelan) + Sophia Perlman, Thur Oct 4

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Editor

Thursday October 4, 2018 at 8 pm. $15 at door, OR $10 advance Book online   Guelph-based folk duo Tragedy Ann (Liv Cazzola vocals, accordion, ukulele, singing saw and Braden Phelan vocals, guitars) have a debut full-length album Matches, out in … Continue reading →

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60s Folk Revival Sing-along, Sat Sept 29

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Editor

SOLD OUT!!  Saturday September 29, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 for info. Where Have All The Folk Songs Gone (the Fall 2018 edition) returns to Artword Artbar. The 60s Folk Revival sing-along concert features Sue Peters (vocals),  Michelle … Continue reading →

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Latin American electro-acoustic music: Nano Valverde, Edgardo Moreno and Juan D. Toledo, Fri Sept 28

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Editor

Friday September 28, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. A Latin American Peña hosted by Constanza Duran and Marcelo Puente. The September edition features minimalist electro-acoustic improvisational soundscapes with an Andean vibe performed by Edgardo Moreno (of Firefly Project), Nano Valverde, (of … Continue reading →

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Jazz: Chris Bruder new compositions, Thur Sept 27

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Editor

Thursday September 27, 2018, 8 pm, $10. Jazz pianist Chris Bruder, a regular at Artword Artbar, is showcasing his new compositions, with Brad Cheeseman on bass, Geoffrey Bruce on drums and Scott Neilson on sax.

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Acoustic Moments, reggae show, Riddim Riders, Sat Sept 22

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Editor

Saturday September 22, 2018, at 8 pm, $20 door. Advance tickets $15   Book online   Mr. Jay hosts another fabulous Acoustic Moments show, featuring world-class reggae music by The Riddim Riders Unplugged. Core members Franklin Joseph and Mike Rajczak are … Continue reading →

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Jazz vocalist Maureen Kennedy, Fri Sept 21

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Editor

Friday, September 21, 2018 at 8 pm, $15. Book online   Noted jazz vocalist Maureen Kennedy is coming to Artword Artbar! Her fans have been asking for her! Here is Maureen’s description of her plan for us: “For my first gig … Continue reading →

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Jazz: Nick Maclean Quartet, Thurs Sept 20

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Editor

Thursday September 20, 2018 at 8 pm. Jazz with the Nick Maclean Quartet: Nick Maclean piano, Brownman Ali trumpet, Jesse Dietschi bass, Tyler Goertzen drums. $15 at door. The award-winning Nick Maclean Quartet makes Artword Artbar the second stop of … Continue reading →

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Supercrawl: Melodic Pixel Media hosts Mother Tareka + The Human Race, Sat Sept 15

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Editor

Supercrawl Weekend, Saturday September 15, 2018, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, $10 / pwyc. Melodic Pixel Media presents a Supercrawl Saturday double-header at Artword Artbar: * Mother Tareka: Sax blasting, direct acting, flute tooting, pedal pumping MC Mother Tareka is … Continue reading →

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Supercrawl Weekend, Bill Lutes and the Art Crawlers, Fri Sept 14

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Editor

Supercrawl Weekend, Friday September 14, 2018, 7 to 10 pm. Bill Lutes and the Art Crawlers. Tip Jar for the band. An old-fashioned art-crawl, just like the good ol’ days, with Bill Lutes and The Art Crawlers: Bill Lutes guitar, … Continue reading →

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Supercrawl Weekend, LTtheMonk & Friends, Thurs Sept 13

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Editor

Supercrawl Weekend, Thursday September 13, 2018, 8 pm, tip jar. LTtheMonk & Friends. Rapper LTthe Monk returns with his band: Liam Tyndall vocals, Santiago Rozo piano, Cam Watson bass, Lucas Hibbs drums + guest opening band.    

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Richard Garvey, Sarah Beatty, Jack Garton, Wed Sept 12

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Editor

Wednesday September 12, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Launching our Fall 2018 season: Richard Garvey, a regular visitor from Kitchener, hosts an evening of singer-songwriters. Guests are Jack Garton, from Galiano, BC, and Sarah Beatty, a long-time friend from Hamilton. … Continue reading →

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closed for August, back Sept 12

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Editor

Closed from Monday July 30 until Tuesday September 11, 2018. Programming starts up on Wednesday September 12, 2018.

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