Monthly Archives: March 2019

Bluegrass: New Cumberland Band, Sat May 4

Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online An Artword favourite: The New Cumberland bluegrass band from London Ontario: Tom Burns vocals and guitar,  Blair Heddle vocals, mandolin and dobro, Paul Hurdle vocals and banjo, … Continue reading

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Western Swing Band, w. Sonny Sinclair, Fri May 3

Friday May 3, 2019 at 8 pm, $10. The Western Swing Band with Sonny Sinclair guitar/ vocals; Peter Arthur bass / vocals; Doug Johnson pedal steel, Domenic Di Nino drums. Inspired by the country swing style of Bob Wills and the … Continue reading

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David Essig returns! Thurs May 2

Thursday May 2, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online The wonderful David Essig returns to Artword on his “short and sweet spring tour – it’s a good chance to catch up with dear friends … Continue reading

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Special concert: The Sinners Choir, Sat Apr 27

Saturday April 27, 2019, at 8 pm, $15.00. Nearly sold out. For ticket info, email Trevor Powell <trevpowell16@gmail.com> A special concert: Tracey and Trevor Powell present The Sinners Choir, a trio comprised of three generations of seasoned Toronto sidemen: bassist … Continue reading

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Alex Pangman and her Alleycats, Fri Apr 26

Friday April 26, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. SOLD OUT. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512 for more info. A return visit from the wonderful jazz vocalist, Canada’s Sweetheart of Swing: Alex Pangman & Her Alleycats: Alex Pangman (leader/vox), Peter Hill (piano), … Continue reading

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Keegan Larose hosts singer-songwriter evening, Thurs April 25, 7:30

Thursday April 25, 2019, at 7:30, $10. Keegan Larose hosts an artist showcase featuring Hamilton-based songwriters sharing their songs and the stories behind them. Lineup for April 25: 7:30-8:00 Jesse Macrae 8:10-8:40 Keegan Larose 8:50-9:20 Jamie Shea 9:30-10:00 Dave Pomfret … Continue reading

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private event, Wed April 24

Private event on Wednesday April 24, not open to the public.

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Eli Wallace piano improvisations + Eugene Martynec live electronics + Judith Sandiford live video mix, Tues Apr 23

Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 7:30 pm, $10. Special Concert, a double bill of two outstanding solo improvisors: Eli Wallace, from New York on his Barriers solo piano release tour, and Eugene Martynec, from Toronto, performing live electronics. Judith Sandiford will … Continue reading

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Jazz w. Alex Tomowich Quartet, Sat April 20

Saturday April 20, 2019, at 8 pm, $15 /students $10. Jazz with the Alex Tomowich Quartet: Michael Morabito on saxophone(s), Victor Agrippa on EWI (electronic wind Instrument), William Fachin on drums, Alex Tomowich on piano. Alex writes: “We’re back with … Continue reading

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closed Good Friday Apr 19

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Joe Crookston, songwriter, guitarist, fiddler… Thurs April 18

Thursday April 18, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online ANNOUNCING a special appearance by Joe Crookston, songwriter, guitarist, painter, fiddler, slide player, eco-village member and believer in all things possible. He’ll surprise you and awaken the … Continue reading

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Surefire Sweat: jazz, funk, world rhythms, Sat April 13

Saturday April 13, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online Surefire Sweat‘s debut appearance at Artword Artbar features the group’s inventive blend of jazz, funk and worldly rhythms. Players are: Dave Chan percussion, vocals; Larry Graves drums, … Continue reading

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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, back! Fri April 12

Friday April 12, 2019, at 8 pm $15. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online Stuart Laughton brings us another edition of Radio Dial. Always wonderful, always full of surprises. Stuart writes “Stuart Laughton’s RADIO DIAL is back with more great musicianship … Continue reading

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The Vagabond Duet: Rachel Nolan harp & Geoff Ball cello, Thurs Apr 11 7:30

Thursday April 11, 2019. TIME CHANGE, start now 7:30 pm !! $10. The Vagabond Duet: Geoff Ball on cello, guitar and vocals, and Rachel Nolan on pedal harp, lever harp and vocals. The Vagabond Duet mixes and mashes musical genres … Continue reading

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(Dub)Poetically Speaking: host Klyde Broox, Wed Apr 10

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 8 pm, pwyc. (Dub)Poetically Speaking: a spoken word evening hosted by our longtime friend Klyde Broox. The evening includes a line-up of poets, plus an open-mic to follow.

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Poetry: Tamaracks: Canadian Poetry, celebration, Sun April 7 at 2 pm

Sunday April 7, 2019, from 2 to 5 pm. As a celebration of National Poetry Month, Artword Artbar hosts a poetry reading featuring Tamaracks contributors. In fall 2018, Tamaracks: Canadian poetry for the 21st century was published by Lummox Press, … Continue reading

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Robin Benedict & Friends, Sat April 6

Saturday April 6, 2019, at 8 pm, $20. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online A high-powered show organized and hosted by high-powered musician Robin Benedict. Her co-performers for the evening — Pamela Gardner, Brennagh Burns, Joe Towers, and Aaron … Continue reading

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Koopa Troop, jazzed up vintage video-game music, Fri Apr 5

Friday April 5, 2019, at 8 pm, $10. The Koopa Troop band play classic video-game music: Wilson McLeish / Luigi (guitar),Tom Altobelli /Mario (bass), Tyler Goertzen /Link (drums), Chris Bruder /Toad (piano). [Fifth member Chelsea McBride is not available for … Continue reading

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Andrew Aldridge – Planet of the Loops, Thur April 4

Thursday April 4, 2019 at 8 pm, cover $10. The Planet of the Loops returns! Noted guitarist Andrew Aldridge is bringing back his legendary Planet of the Loops  live at Artword Artbar with special guests Big TRBL and Dave Gould. … Continue reading

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