Category Archives: Event

Bluegrass: New Cumberland Band, Sun Oct 20, 2 pm

Sunday October 20, 2019. Afternoon show 2 to 5 pm, $15. A Sunday show! Yes, the only day we could the whole band together this fall at Artword. To reserve tickets (and seating) call 905-543-8512, or,  Book online   An … Continue reading

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Latin Peña: music and poetry with Marcelo Puente, Sat Oct 19

Saturday October 19, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Join us for a Latin American Peña (coffee house), an evening of poetry and music, featuring Marcelo Puente and friends. “Marcelo Puente [is] one of the outstanding exponents of the “nueva cancion” … Continue reading

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The Amy Project, stories/songs of Amy Winehouse, Fri Oct 18

Friday October 18, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve tickets (and seating), call 905-543-8512, or  Book online   The Amy Project returns to Artword Artbar! The show is a musical and storied journey outlining the short but tragic life … Continue reading

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Double-bill: Tom Shea and Will Gillespie, Thurs Oct 17

Thursday October 17, 2019. at 8 pm, $10. Two singer-songwriters who go ‘way back with us at Artword Artbar. Tom Shea is a Hamiltonian, a writer, a singer, a musical jack-of-all-trades. In his first and final solo gig at Artword … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Elena Kapeleris Quintet, Sat Oct 12

Saturday October 12, 2019, at 8 pm, $15 regular, $10 students. To reserve tickets (and seating), call 905-543-8512, or  Book online   The Elena Kapeleris Quintet, a Toronto-based quintet, led by Elena Kapeleris, is joining forces with two of Hamilton’s … Continue reading

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Friday October 11, 2019, closed

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Alt-Country w. Rae Billing & her band Crybaby, Thurs Oct 10

Thursday October 10, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve tickets (and seating), call 905-543-8512, or  Book online   Rae Billing and her Alt-Country band CRYBABY: Rae Billing vocals and acoustic guitar, Andrew Aldridge lead guitar, Greg Brisco keys, Carrie … Continue reading

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Leonard, Burns & Dell, + Hogan, Sun Oct 6 at 8 pm

Sunday October 6, 2019, 8-10 pm. A special concert. $15 door, $10 adv. To reserve tickets (and seating) call 905-543-8512, or,  Book online Alison Hogan is a veteran west coast singer/songwriter who started out in Vancouver clubs and coffeehouses in … Continue reading

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Fresh Flute! Colleen Allen and Darcy Hepner, Sat Oct 5

Saturday October 5, 2019, at 8 pm, $15 regular, $10 students. To reserve tickets (and seating), call 905-543-8512, or  Book online Fresh Flute! An evening of Jazz Flute with Colleen Allen and Darcy Hepner. From Be-bop to Funk, a celebration of … Continue reading

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Featured Post: James Gordon “Emergency Climate Musical” Fri Oct 4

Friday October 4, 2019, at 8 pm. $20. Singer, songwriter, storyteller James Gordon returns with his latest project Emergency Climate Musical. Here is his plot: Before the last federal election, songwriter/activist James Gordon barnstormed his way across the country with his … Continue reading

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Dynamic double-bill: Doug Murphy + Aaron Zukewich, Thurs Oct 3

Thursday October 3, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Double-bill! Two of Artword’s far-out favourite jazz composers – pianist Aaron David Zukewich and guitarist Doug Murphy. 8 pm set Guitarist Doug Murphy plays his own compositions in the fusion psychedelic jazz … Continue reading

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J.P. Riemens book launch, Sun Sept 29 from 3 to 5 pm

Sunday September 29, 2019, from 3 to 5 pm, $10 (includes a free cd). Singer-songwriter J.P. Riemens reads from his new book Slightly Below the Surface, and sings some songs from his cds. Slightly Below the Surface is the story … Continue reading

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Alison Schott & Darrin Schott, Sat Sept 28

Saturday September 28, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve tickets (and seating),  Book online or call 905-543-8512. Darrin and Alison Schott are a picking, singing and song-writing duo from Norfolk County. Expect beautiful vocal harmonies, and virtuoso playing on fiddle, … Continue reading

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The Emily Kemp Quintet, Fri Sept 27

Friday September 27, 2019, at 8 pm, Regular $15, students $10. To reserve tickets and seating, call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Guess who is kicking off our 10th Anniversary Celebration concert series? Emily Kemp, jazz, funk and pop singer, set up … Continue reading

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Planet of the Loops: Andrew Aldridge and guests, Thurs Sept 26

Thursday September 26, 2109, at 8 pm, $10. The Planet of the Loops returns! Noted guitarist Andrew Aldridge and his legendary Planet of the Loops live at Artword Artbar. Special guests for Thurs Sept 26 are cellist Cheryl O and … Continue reading

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Ewan Macintyre Trio, Scotland-Quebec, Wed Sept 25

Wednesday September 25, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve tickets and seating, call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Scottish musician Ewan Macintyre is on tour with his band: Ewan Macintyre: vocals, guitar, mandolin; Karine Bouchard: violoncelle/ cello (from Montreal); Peter … Continue reading

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Paul Lisson, The Perfect Archive, book launch, Sun Sept 22 at 4 pm

Sunday September 22, 2019, at 4:00 pm. Book launch: The Perfect Archive by Paul Lisson, published by Guernica Editions. The Perfect Archive is a story in verse about an archivist who moves beyond his role as protector and cataloguer of … Continue reading

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Clic-Clac: Flamenco dance and song, Sat Sept 21

Saturday September 21, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve tickets and seating, call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Flamenco ensemble, Clic-Clac: Angela Deiseach (dance), Shirley ‘la Pili’ Pincay (vocals), Amilia Cervantes (violin), and Juan D Toledo (guitar). Rooted in traditional … Continue reading

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Tia McGraff and Tommy Parham, Fri Sept 20

Friday September 20, 2019, at 8 pm. $15. To reserve tickets and seating, call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Americana-country songstress Tia McGraff, and singer-guitarist Tommy Parham return to Artword Artbar. This time they are bringing Duane Rutter to play electric … Continue reading

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Cantrip (Scottish music trio), Thurs Sept 19

Thursday September 19, 2019, at 8 pm. $15 advance/$20 door. To reserve tickets and seating, call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Cantrip, a high energy Celtic trio, is releasing a new live album in celebration of their 20 year history. Come … Continue reading

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Bill Lutes and the Art Crawlers, Supercrawl weekend, Sun Sept 15 at 3 pm

Sunday September 15, 2019, from 3 to 6 pm, tip jar. Supercrawl Weekend. The original Art Crawl band! Bill Lutes and the Art Crawlers: Bill Lutes guitar, vocals; Lilia Lutes very cool vocals; Kenny Clark guitar, vocals; Hank Paton guitar, … Continue reading

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Cellist Rob Knaggs + Dave Gould, Supercrawl weekend, Sat Sept 14, at 6 pm

Saturday September 14, 2019, at 6 pm. Supercrawl Weekend. Introducing Rob Knaggs. Avant-cellist Rob Knaggs, originally from Brisbane Australia, is known for his atmospheric walls of sound and live performances that transport audience to the northern reaches of his adopted … Continue reading

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Beg To Differ Quartet, Supercrawl Weekend, Fri Sept 13, 9:15 pm

Friday September 13, 2019, at 9:15 pm, tip jar. Supercrawl Weekend. An Artbar favourite, Beg To Differ Quartet, are back with a special late concert. Tim Ninehouse on keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma on guitar; Steve Foster on drums and new … Continue reading

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Joshua Pascua, ADVM, and Skylar Valli, Supercrawl weekend, Fri Sept 13 at 6 pm

Friday September 13, 2019, 6 to 9 pm, $5. Supercrawl Weekend. Pop-rock music showcase from Mohawk music program: Joshua Pascua, ADVM, and Skylar Valli. Seating limited! MUST REGISTER! No charge to register. People on the registration list are guaranteed to … Continue reading

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