Category Archives: Music-Jazz

What happened in 2019

Here’s 2019 at Artword Artbar in review. Thanks to all the wonderful performers and audiences. The performers represented in this video are not, by any means, all! There were nights when I was just too busy to take photos.  

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Steel City Jazz Festival, events at Artword, Nov 6 to 10

November 6 to 10, 2019. Artword Artbar at 15 Colbourne St. is pleased to host five events for 2019 Steel City Jazz Festival.  steelcityjazzfest.com Regular $20, Students $10. BUY Tickets: www.bruha.com/event/5048#buytickets Phone reservations for the Nov 6, Nov 7 and … Continue reading

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Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley, cd release, Fri Nov 1

Friday November 1, 2019, at 8 pm. Tickets $20. To reserve tickets (and seating), call 905-543-8512, or  Book online   Two of our favourite performers, vocalist Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley (guitar, trumpet) are returning to Artword Artbar with a … Continue reading

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Brownman’s HALLOWEEN THRILLER, Wed Oct 30 at 7:30

Wednesday October 30, 2019, early show 7:30-10:30 pm. Brownman’s HALLOWEEN THRILLER. Acclaimed jazz / hip-hop trumpet player Brownman Ali leads an all-star quartet through his popular annual HALLOWEEN THRILLER concert! Tickets: $15 advance, $20 door, $10 students. Advance tickets call … Continue reading

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Sophia Perlman and Adrean Farrugia, Sat Oct 26

Saturday October 26, 2019, at 8 pm, $15/10. For our 10th Anniversary concert series, our all-time favourite dynamic duo of Sophia Perlman and Adrean Farrugia are essential. They will perform “our usual eclectic mix of songs we love, and some … Continue reading

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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, Fri Oct 25

Friday October 25, 2019, at 8 pm $15. To reserve tickets (and seating), call 905-543-8512, or  Book online Stuart Laughton brings us another edition of Radio Dial for our 10th Anniversary season. Always wonderful, always full of surprises. Special guest … 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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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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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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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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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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Alyssa Giammaria and Devon Savas, reunion concert, Sat Aug 10

August Special Concert #2. We will be open for only these special events: Saturday August 10, 2019, at 8 pm, $10. Alyssa Giammaria vocals and Devon Savas bass. Alyssa and Devon began collaborating as students at Mohawk. Then each pursued … Continue reading

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Anthems of the Void, w. guest Jill McKenna Trio, Wed Aug 7

August Special Concert #1. We will be open for only these special events: Wednesday August 7, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Anthems of the Void: Caylie Staples vocals, Bradford Reed pencilina and modular synthesizer, and Geoff Gersh guitar, from New … Continue reading

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Singer-songwriter Bonnie Hamilton, special show, Wed Jul 31

Wednesday July 31, 2019, at 8 pm, $25. Reservations a must! Call 905-543-8512 or Book online Bonnie & The Midnight Daydream Presents: “When Stars Collide”. A special concert by singer-songwriter Bonnie Hamilton: “Bonnie’s Birthday & Album Release”. Bonnie Hamilton & … Continue reading

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Jazz w. the MOJO Octet, Saturday July 13, 2019.

Saturday July 13, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve, call 905-543-8512 or Book online The MOJO Octet brings together great players from the Hamilton and surrounding area, and a great repertoire to challenge them. Featuring five horn players: John … Continue reading

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Jazz w. Lorne Lofsky guitar & Adrean Farrugia piano, Fri July 12

Friday July 12, 2019, at 8 pm, $20 regular / $10 students. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Modern instrumental improvised music with The Lorne Lofsky / Adrean Farrugia Quartet: featuring Lorne Lofsky guitar; Adrean Farrugia piano; Kieran Overs acoustic bass; … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Nick Maclean Quartet, w. Brownman Ali, Fri July 5

Friday July 5, 2019 at 8 pm, $15 at door, $10 advance online: Book online   Jazz with the Nick Maclean Quartet: Nick Maclean piano, Brownman Ali trumpet, Jesse Dietschi bass, Tyler Goertzen drums. The award-winning Nick Maclean Quartet makes Artword … Continue reading

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Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble, Sat June 22

Saturday June 22, 2019 at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   The Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble is back for their summer show at Artword. This ensemble combines the ancient rhythms of Africa with the jazz harmonies of … Continue reading

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New Orleans jazz with Red Hot Ramble, Sat June 8

Saturday June 8, 2019, 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   A return visit! New Orleans-style jazz with Red Hot Ramble: Roberta Hunt  lead vocals, piano; Jamie Stager vocals, trombone; Jacek “Jack” Zorawski vocals, acoustic bass; Glenn Anderson vocals, … Continue reading

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Special #2: Jazzkia+with Saskia Laroo, Wed May 29, 7:30pm

Wednesday May 29, at 7:30, $15. Special Concert #2. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Jazzkia+, Saskia Laroo‘s innovative world music jazz project, comes to Hamilton, ON for a special performance! Saskia Laroo trumpet and vocals, Warren Byrd keyboards and lead … Continue reading

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Trumpeter Brownman Ali and his Electryc Trio, Sat May 25

Saturday May 25, 2019, at 8:00 pm, $20 door, $15 advance, $10 students. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   The amazing jazz trumpeter Brownman Ali returns to Artword Artbar with his Electryc Trio on their May tour. The trio, Brownman Ali … Continue reading

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Jazz w. the Nick Arseneau Sextet, Friday May 10

Friday May 10, 2019 at 8:00 pm, $10. Jazz with the Nick Arseneau Sextet: Nick Arseneau compositions and upright & electric bass, Marie Goudy trumpet, John Nicholson tenor sax, Patrick O’Reilly guitar and effects, Josh Smiley piano, and Harry Vetro … 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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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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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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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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The Mingus Appreciation Society, 7 musicians play Mingus, Sat Mar 30

Saturday March 30, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online The seven-piece Mingus Appreciation Society brings together unique musicians and pays tribute to the quirky music of Charles Mingus. Featuring members of the Blunt Object collective from … Continue reading

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Jazz: Aubrey Wilson Quartet, Fri Mar 29

Friday, March 29, 2019, at 8 pm, $10. An Artword favourite returns! Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, featuring Chris Bruder on piano, Tom Altobelli on bass, Sean Bruce Parker on drums and bandleader Aubrey Wilson on vocals. https://www.aubreywilsonmusic.com/ Aubrey … Continue reading

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Devin Patten, jazz bassist, new compositions, Sat March 23

Saturday March 23, 2019, at 8 pm, $15/$10. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online Devin Patten is a Toronto-based jazz bassist and composer. On this occasion at Artword Artbar, he will be leading a six-piece ensemble highlighting his original music. The … Continue reading

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Swing Into Spring w. jazz pianist Paul Benton, Fri Mar 22

Friday March 22, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online Artword Artbar is pleased to announce the return to Hamilton of noted jazz pianist and vocalist Paul Benton. He celebrates his homecoming with a Swing Into Spring … Continue reading

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Beg to Differ Quartet, Sat March 9, at 9 pm

Saturday March 9, 2019, at 9:00 pm, $10. 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 member Ryan Ethier … Continue reading

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Beelays: Jazz Quartet, + Nosey Neighbour, double-bill, Fri March 8

Friday March 8, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. A double bill of jazz and funk. Beelays: Jazz Quartet, with Jordan Snider on drums, Tom Altobelli on bass, Chris Bruder on piano and Scott McIntosh on guitar, is a stripped down … Continue reading

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RESCHEDULED Jazz: The Jill McKenna Project, Tues Mar 5, 2019

NEW date: Tuesday March 5, 2019. Early! 7 to 9:30 pm. To reserve: call 905-543-8512. Jazz with The Jill McKenna Project: Jill McKenna bass, Adrean Farrugia piano, Mackenzie Read drums. They will be exploring some new music and pushing the … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Carolyn Credico Quartet, Sat Mar 2

Saturday March 2, 2019, at 8 pm, $10. Artword welcomes back “sweet and soulful” jazz singer Carolyn Credico with the Carolyn Credico Quartet: Chris Bruder piano, Jordan Snider drums, Victor Vrankulj bass. Join us for an evening of beautiful jazz … Continue reading

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Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble, Sat Feb 23, 2019

Saturday February 23, 2019 at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   The Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble returns again for Black History Month! This ensemble combines the ancient rhythms of Africa with the jazz harmonies of modern times. … Continue reading

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Alternative funk & soul: Olivia Brown Quartet, Fri Feb 22, 2019

Friday February 22, 2019, at 8 pm, $10. Alternative funk and soul with the Olivia Brown Quartet: “Billie Holiday, James Brown, and the Pixies collide in an evening of refreshingly original music.” Olivia Brown bass and vocals, Jake Franiczek guitar, … Continue reading

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Psychedelic jazz, guitarist Doug Murphy, Thurs Feb 21, 2019

Thursday February 21,2019, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. Fusion psychedelic jazz with  guitarist Doug Murphy and his band “It Is What It Is”: Alana Gunn bass, Oscar Galbraith drums, Mike Ricci saxophone and flute. Guest set by Stef … Continue reading

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Jazz, Alex Tomowich Quartet, Sun Feb 17, 2019 at 7 pm

Sunday February 17, 2019 at 7 pm, $15 / $10 students. Special early Sunday concert. Jazz w. the Alex Tomowich Quartet:  Ted Warren on drums, Pat Collins on bass, Michael Morabito on saxophones, and Alex Tomowich on piano. The quartet … Continue reading

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Valentine Special with Em and Joss, Thur Feb 14, 2019

Thursday February 14, 2019, at 8 pm. $15. Artword Artbar hosts a date-night Valentine’s Day special, a romantic evening of music with our wonderful friends Em and Joss (Emily Kemp and Jocelyn Russell). They will sing their favourite love songs. … Continue reading

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Jazz w. the Winona Collective, Sat Feb 9, 2019

Saturday February 9, 2019, at 8 pm, $10. The Winona Collective is a group of five jazz musician friends: Dan Pitt and Harry Bartlett on guitars, and Jill McKenna and Caleb Klager on upright basses. They are exploring the possibilities of … Continue reading

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SPECIAL: Brownman Ali’s Jazz Xmas show, Tues Dec 11, 7:30 pm

Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 7:30 pm, $15/$10 students. Special show just added! Brownman Ali’s Jazz Xmas show is a unique reading of classic holiday tunes by the BROWNMAN AKOUSTIC QUARTET with Brownman Ali on trumpet, Nick Maclean on piano, … Continue reading

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New Orleans jazz with Red Hot Ramble, Fri Nov 23

Friday November 23, 2018, 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   New Orleans-style jazz with Red Hot Ramble: Roberta Hunt  lead vocals, piano; Jamie Stager vocals, trombone; Jacob Gorzhaltsan sax/clarinet;  Jacek “Jack” Zorawski vocals, acoustic bass; Glenn Anderson vocals, … Continue reading

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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, new edition, Fri Nov 9

Friday, November 9, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Stuart Laughton‘s Radio Dial fall 2018 edition! Radio Dial is currently celebrating 5 years together and their 75th show. The November 9 lineup will feature Rebecca Campbell … Continue reading

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“Micah Barnes At The Sands” recreating the legendary Vegas showroom, Sat Nov 3

Saturday November 3, 2018, at 8 pm. $15 ($10 seniors/students). Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   “Micah Barnes At The Sands”: Former Nylons frontman Micah Barnes recreates a night in the legendary Las Vegas showroom! Pianist Patrick Hewan will be joining Micah. … Continue reading

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NEW! All Saints Day show by Big Rude Jake! Thurs Nov 1

Thursday November 1, 2018, at 8 pm, $6 at the door. When those saints come marching in on All Saints Day, Big Rude Jake will be singing that number. Jake Hiebert brings his intimate solo show to Artword Artbar.  Join Jake … Continue reading

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Halloween Thriller Concert: Brownman Ali Electryc Trio + 1, Mon Oct 29

Monday October 29, 2018, 7:30 pm, $15.00, $10 students. Book online   Special event at Artword Artbar! Acclaimed jazz / hip-hop trumpet player Brownman Ali will lead an all-star quartet through his popular annual Halloween Thriller concert. Brownman Ali – electric … Continue reading

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Jonas Pearson Paavola, Scott Taplay, Dave Hollingshead, Justin Mchugh, Thurs Oct 18

Thursday October 18, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz musicians Jonas Pearson Paavola (bass), Scott Taplay (guitar), Dave Hollingshead (piano) and Justin McHugh (drums) have a new project they would like to showcase at Artword Artbar. They are calling this … Continue reading

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Jazz w. the Alex Tomowich Quartet, Sat Oct 6

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

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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Jazz: Chris Bruder new compositions, Thur Sept 27

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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Jazz vocalist Maureen Kennedy, Fri Sept 21

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

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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Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble, Sat July 14

Saturday July 14, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online 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) … Continue reading

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Jazz: Adrean Farrugia/Kelly Jefferson/Dan Fortin/Ernesto Cervini: Explorations, Fri July 13

SOLD OUT! Friday July 13, 2018, at 8 pm, $15/$10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Adrean Farrugia / Kelly Jefferson / Dan Fortin / Ernesto Cervini: Explorations. Juno award winning pianist Adrean Farrugia joins internationally acclaimed friends, saxophonist Kelly … Continue reading

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Swing jazz vocalist Alex Pangman & her Alleycats, Fri July 6

Friday July 6, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Jazz with Juno-nominee vocalist Alex Pangman & Her Alleycats (Trio): Peter Hill piano, Glenn Anderson drums, Jack Zorawski double bass. This vibrant young vocalist is … Continue reading

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Ben Bowen, Tom Shea, Mario Laquintana, music composed around poetry, Thurs June 28

Thursday June 28, 2018, at 8 pm, $10.  Cloctawr: Ben Bowen on electric guitar, poetry samples, and trumpet; Tom Shea on electric guitar; Mario Laquintana on drums. Music primarily composed around various pieces of local poetry (by Gary Barwin, John … Continue reading

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Jazz vocalist Sienna Dahlen, pianist Amanda Tosoff, Sat June 23

Saturday June 23, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Jazz vocalist Sienna Dahlen and pianist Amanda Tosoff, in an intimate evening of original French and English music in the styles of Cole Porter, Leonard Cohen … Continue reading

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So Long Seven (guitar, violin, tabla, banjo) + Adrean Farrugia, Fri June 22

Friday June 22, 2018 at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online So Long Seven, a delightful quartet — Neil Hendry (guitar, mandolin), William Lamoureux (violin), Ravi Naimpally (tabla) and Tim Posgate (banjo) — returns to Artword Artbar. … Continue reading

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Allan Merovitz w. Lightstone/Katz/Koller Klezmer Trio, Thurs June 21

Thursday June 21, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online A stellar concert of Klezmer music with our good friend singer Allan Merovitz and an all-star Klezmer Trio: Brian Katz (guitar, piano), Jonno Lightstone (clarinet, … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Brad Cheeseman Group, Sat June 16

Saturday June 16, at 8 pm, $10.  Jazz with Brad Cheeseman electric bass, Robert Chapman guitar, Matt Lagan tenor sax, Marito Marques drums, Chris Pruden piano. Performing music from the JUNO-nominated album THE TIDE TURNS. bradcheeseman.com

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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, Sat June 2

Saturday June 2, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Stuart Laughton‘s wonderful show Radio Dial is back. Multi-instrumentalist Stuart Laughton and his merry band Rebecca Campbell (vocals), Martin Worthy (drums), Burke Carroll (pedal steel) … Continue reading

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Collette Savard & The Savants, Sat May 26

Saturday May 26, 2018 at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Singer-songwriter Collette Savard and her band The Savants: Rebecca Campbell, Martin Worthy, Tim Posgate, Megan Worthy, John Zytaruk. With her palette of acoustic folk instruments, … Continue reading

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Jazz: the Aaron Zukewich Trio, Thurs May 17

Thursday May 17, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz with the Aaron Zukewich Trio, featuring Aaron Zukewich on piano and new compositions, Marito Marques on drums and Clark Johnston on bass, with new compositions. The trio delivers an adventurous blend … Continue reading

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World Music: William Mukuna Trio, Fri May 11

Friday May 11, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Join us for an evening of World music with the William Mukuna Trio. The trio performs original compositions fusing elements of Afro-beat, Latin rhythms, Hip-hop and Jazz improvisation. Will … Continue reading

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Blunt Object, jazz ensemble featuring 8 horns, Sat April 28

Saturday April 28, 2018, at 8 pm, $15 /$10 students. To reserve call 905-543-8512, or Book online Something special at Artword Artbar! Blunt Object is a Toronto-based 11-piece jazz ensemble performing energetic, creative music. Showcasing the music of Carla Bley, … Continue reading

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Funk, jazz-fusion w. Nezqwik Trio, Fri April 27

Friday April 27, 2018, at 8 pm. $10/$7 students. Call 905-543-8512 to reserve. The Nezqwik Trio with Aleef Mehdi on guitar, Ben Duff on bass, and Jinu Isac on drums. Nezqwik plays originals and arrangements of covers in the style … Continue reading

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Jazz: The Scott McIntosh Quartet, Wed Apr 25

Wed April 25, 2018, at 8 pm. $10. Call 905-543-8512 to reserve. Jazz with the Scott McIntosh Quartet. The players are Mike Malone on trumpet, Clark Johnston on bass, Jordan Snider on drums, and Scott McIntosh on guitar. The quartet … Continue reading

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ZULA Presents jazz improvisers Zero Point, Sat Mar 24

Saturday, March 24, 2018, at 8 pm, tickets $15 regular, $10 students /seniors. Book online ZULA Presents jazz improvisers Zero Point, from New York. The quartet features Daniel Carter saxophones, trumpet, clarinet, flute, piano, with Marius Duboule guitars; Michael Bates … Continue reading

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JAZZ: Tom Altobelli Group, Fri Mar 23

Friday March 23, 2018, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. An evening of jazz with The Tom Altobelli Group will feature Tom’s original compositions, as well as original works by members of the band.  Band members are: Aaron Bowers … Continue reading

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Jazz tribute to composer Adrean Farrugia by his students! Thur Mar 22

Thursday March 22, 2018, at 8 pm $10 / $5 students. In an evening of homage and celebration, the students of Hamilton jazz pianist/composer Adrean Farrugia will pay tribute to Adrean in a performance of his original compositions; everything from … Continue reading

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Hidden Valley Ante Chamber Orchestra, Thurs Mar 15

Thursday March 15, 2018, at 8 pm, $10 reg, $5 students. The Hidden Valley Ante Chamber Orchestra features Ian Brown, Leah Korkowski, Jonathan Malström, Sophia Perlman and Nigel Stewart. They began meeting under cover of darkness (and highway overpass) in … Continue reading

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Zula Presents: Celebrating the music of Ken Aldcroft, Sun Mar 4, 7:30 pm

Sunday March 4, 2018, at 7:30 pm. $15/$10. Artword Artbar is hosting a special concert:  Zula Presents a celebration of the music of Ken Aldcroft performed by Two Hours Early, Ten Minutes Late + Mars People. This concert is part … Continue reading

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Jazz star from Estonia: bassist Toivo Unt Quintet, Thurs Mar 1

Thursday March 1, 2018, 8:00 pm, $10 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). A special concert at Artword Artbar featuring the renowned Estonian bass player Toivo Unt. The band: Mike Malone trumpet,  Kevin Dempsey drums, John Sherwood piano, Jeff King tenor sax. … Continue reading

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Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble, Fri Feb 23

Friday February 23, 2018 at 8 pm, $15. Book online The Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble returns for Black History Month! This ensemble combines the ancient rhythms of Africa with the jazz harmonies of modern times. Waleed Abdulhamid (Composer/Band Leader) … Continue reading

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The Ault Sisters, back for Valentine’s week! Fri Feb 16

Friday February 16, 2018, at 8 pm.  $15/$10 students. Reserve email artword@artword.net or  Book online More Valentine treats! Treat your sweetie to some sweet harmonies! Jazz with the incredible vocal trio The Ault Sisters. Experience the joy of sweet sibling … Continue reading

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CANCELLED:Jazz drummer David Lyttle w. Nick Morgan saxophone, Thurs Feb 15

SHOW CANCELLED: Thursday February 15, 2018, 8 pm, $15. Drummer David Lyttle is Ireland’s most celebrated jazz musician of today. He’s the island’s only MOBO Award nominee and has made appearances in over twenty countries, including recent artist residencies in China … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, Sat Feb 10, 2018

Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. An Artword favourite returns! Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, featuring Chris Bruder on piano, Tom Altobelli on bass, Sean Bruce Parker on drums and bandleader Aubrey Wilson on vocals.

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Jazz double bill: Magee/D’Alves Duo + Scott Taplay Group, Thurs Feb 8, 2018

Thursday February 8, 2018, 8 pm $10. Jazz double bill: Magee/D’Alves Duo: Des Magee vocals, Alex D’Alves guitar plus The Scott Taplay Group: Scott Taplay guitar, Victor Agrippa alto sax, Jonas Pearson Paavola bass.

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Jazz double bill: Alex Fournier sextet + Dan Pitt trio, Sat Feb 3, 2018

Saturday Feb 3, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. An exciting jazz double bill to kick off our first weekend of concerts in 2018: Bassist and composer Alex Fournier brings his sextet Triio: Bea Labikova alto sax; Aidan Sibley trombone; Tom … Continue reading

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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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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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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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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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Steel City Jazz Festival: Alto & Tenor Madness with Colleen Allen and Darcy Hepner, Sun Oct 29 at 8 pm

The 5th Annual  Steel City Jazz Festival runs from October 24 to 29, 2017, at Artword Artbar and other venues.  https://steelcityjazzfest.com/ * Sunday, October 29, 2017, at 8pm, $15/$10 for students: Smordin Law Artist-in-Residence Series: Alto & Tenor Madness with … Continue reading

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SOLD OUT: Steel City Jazz Festival: Barry Livingston Group, Sat Oct 28

The 5th Annual  Steel City Jazz Festival October 24 to 29, 2017, at Artword Artbar and other venues.  https://steelcityjazzfest.com/ SOLD OUT * Saturday, October 28, 2017, at 8pm, $15/$10 for students: Smordin Law Artist-in-Residence Series: Barry Livingston Group with Colleen … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, Aubrey Dayle, On Topic Trio, Fri Oct 27

The 5th Annual  Steel City Jazz Festival October 24 to 29, 2017, at Artword Artbar and other venues.  https://steelcityjazzfest.com/ * Friday, October 27, 2017, at 8pm, $15/$10 for students: On Topic Trio: guitarist Kim Ratcliffe, drummer Aubrey Dayle, and bassist  … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival: Alex Pangman & her Alleycats, Thurs Oct 26

The 5th Annual  Steel City Jazz Festival October 24 to 29, 2017, at Artword Artbar and other venues.  https://steelcityjazzfest.com/ * Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 8pm, $15/$10 for students: Alex Pangman and her Alley Cats: Alex Pangman vocals; Peter Hill … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival: Adrean Farrugia Trio, w. Drew Jurecka, Wed Oct 25

The 5th Annual  Steel City Jazz Festival October 24 to 29, 2017, at Artword Artbar and other venues.  https://steelcityjazzfest.com/ * Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at 8pm, $15/$10 for students: Adrean Farrugia Trio  featuring violinist Drew Jurecka with Clark Johnston on … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival: Colleen Allen Quartet, Tues Oct 24

The 5th Annual  Steel City Jazz Festival October 24 to 29, 2017, at Artword Artbar and other venues.  https://steelcityjazzfest.com/ * Tuesday October 24, 2017, at 8pm, $15/$10 for students: Smordin Law Artist-in-Residence Series: Colleen Allen Quartet: Colleen Allen saxes; Adrean … Continue reading

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Jazz guitarist Chris Platt album release, Wed Oct 18

Wednesday October 18, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. The Chris Platt Trio will be releasing their debut album, Sky Glow. Chris Platt guitar; Phill Albert bass; Mike Rajna drums. The album consists of entirely original compositions by Chris, drawing influence … Continue reading

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Jazz duo Beats Workin’: David Hurley + Charly Chiarelli, Wed Oct 11

Wednesday October 11, 2017, 8 pm. $10. Beats Workin’, a duo from Kingston, returns to Artword. David Hurley on seven-string guitar and vocals and Charly Chiarelli on harmonica and vocals. They perform a variety of music from jazz, blues, rock … Continue reading

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JAZZ: Brad Cheeseman CD Release, Fri Sept 22

Friday September 22, 2017 at 8 pm, $10. Hamilton bassist/composer Brad Cheeseman presents music from his new album The Tide Turns. With: Robert Chapman (guitar), Kelly Jefferson (tenor sax), Sam Kogen (piano/keys), Marito Marques (drums), and special guest Adrean Farrugia … Continue reading

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Greg Oh, John Millard and Patricia O’Callaghan, Sat Sept 16

Saturday, September 16, 2017, at 8 pm, $15, $10 for students. Greg Oh, John Millard and Patricia O’Callaghan met during their 6 year artistic residency at  Soulpepper Theatre. They have since then collaborated on a variety of music performances. This … Continue reading

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The North Enders: Charly Chiarelli, Venesio DeSalvo, Ron Weihs, Thurs Sept 14

Thursday September 14, 2017, 8 pm. $10. The North Enders features Charly Chiarelli on harmonica and vocals. Charly has recruited his Hamilton pals Venesio DeSalvo on guitar and Ron Weihs on fiddle.  They will perform a variety of music from … Continue reading

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Jazz reunion: Chris Banks, Adrean Farrugia, Chris Lamont, Chris Gale, Tues Sept 12

Tuesday September 12, 2017 at 8 pm, $15 reg/ $10 students. Special show! The Great Reunion Concert: Chris Banks bass, Adrean Farrugia piano, Chris Gale saxophone, Chris Lamont drums. Adrean explains: “I ran into an old friend (bassist Chris Banks) … Continue reading

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Supercrawl Sat. events: Jazz Jam, Sat Sept 9, 4 to 6:30 pm

Saturday September 9, 2017, events at Artword Artbar for Supercrawl weekend: * 4 to 6:30 pm: Music Jam (jazz, blues R&B and other genres) organized by Stephanie Sloss, with a house band: Devon Savas on bass, Travis Meyers on drums, … Continue reading

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Blue Moon Marquee, gypsy blues jazz, Sat July 15

Saturday July 15, 2017, at 8 pm, $15/$10. Gypsy-blues jazz duo Blue Moon Marquee (A.W. Cardinal guitar, vocals and Jasmine Colette upright bass, percussion, vocals) are swinging by Artword Artbar! This authentic duo writes and performs original compositions influenced by … Continue reading

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Jazz w. The Carolyn Credico Quartet, Fri July 14

Friday July 14, 2017 at 8 pm, $10. Jazz with The Carolyn Credico Quartet: Carolyn Credico vocals, Bob Shields guitar, Clark Johnston bass, Adam Fielding drums. The Quartet will perform a variety of beautiful jazz standards, latin and pop tunes. … Continue reading

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Songs from musicals, w. vocalists Alyssa Giammaria and Leah Korkowski, Wed July 12

Wednesday July 12, 2017, at 8 pm, $10 /$5. Two vocalists, Alyssa Giammaria and Leah Korkowski, recent graduates from Mohawk Music, will be sharing with you their love of songs from musicals. Their band includes: Ian Brown on piano, Jesse … Continue reading

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Jazz w. the Scott Taplay Group, Sat July 8

Saturday July 8, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz with the Scott Taplay Group: guitarist Scott Taplay, Jonas Pearson Paavola electric bass and Victor Agrippa alto sax. This jazz trio performs a modern take on jazz standards and a few … Continue reading

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Guitarist Doug Murphy, psychedelic jazz fusion, Thurs June 29

Thursday June 29, 2017, 8 pm, $10 reg / $5 students. Back for more of “It Is What It Is” — fusion psychedelic jazz featuring the far-out fabulous Doug Murphy on guitar, with Alana Gunn bass, Oscar Galbraith drums, Mike … Continue reading

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One-Night-Only-Reunion Show: Jason Jones Unit, jazz-bluegrass, Wed June 7

Wed June 7, 2017, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. The Jason Jones Unit returns to Artword Artbar for a One Night Only Reunion Show. Jason Jones guitar, Jill McKenna bass and Scott Taplay guitar, plus guest fiddle player … Continue reading

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Jazz: Ted’s Warren Commission, Sat June 3

Saturday June 3, 2017, at 8 pm. $15 / $10 students. To reserve call 905-543-8512, or Book online Ted’s Warren Commission plays fresh, original, modern jazz. Ted Warren’s compositions draw on the history of the music while pointing to the … Continue reading

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Beats Workin’ duo David Hurley & Charly Chiarelli, Thurs June 1

Thursday June 1, 2017, 8 pm. $10. Beats Workin’ is a duo from Kingston: David Hurley on seven-string guitar and vocals and Charly Chiarelli on harmonica and vocals. They perform a variety of music from jazz, blues, rock and original. … Continue reading

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Jazz w. Leah Korkowski and Jesse Martel, Wed May 31

Wednesday May 31, 2017, at 8 pm, $10/ $5 students. Jazz duo from Hamilton: vocalist Leah Korkowski and guitarist Jesse Martel,  play an eclectic mix of indie, folk, pop, and jazz music. They will play some original pieces as well … Continue reading

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JAZZ: The On-Topic Trio (Dayle, Ratcliffe, Cheeseman), Sat May 27

Saturday May 27, 2017, at 8 pm, $15/$10. 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 solo project, … Continue reading

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A Love Electric w. Todd Clouser, jazz-rock-psych, Sat May 13

Saturday May 13, 2017, at 8 pm, $15 at door /$12 advance. Advance tickets, call 905-543-8512, or Book online Blockbuster show at Artword! A Love Electric is a critically acclaimed rock trio born out of Mexico City’s jazz scene. Todd Clouser … Continue reading

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MOJO Men of Jazz Octet , Fri May 12

Friday, May 12, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve call 905-543-8512. MOJO is the Men of Jazz Octet, a group of the area’s top jazz players.  The line up for the night: Jeff Plumbley trumpet, Lindsay Paul tenor sax, … Continue reading

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Adrean Farrugia hosts Mohawk Music showcase series, Wed May10

Wednesday May 10, 2017, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. The final evening of the season in the showcase series from Mohawk College Music, featuring teachers and students coming together to make music. The series is organized by pianist … Continue reading

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JAZZ: vocalist Julie Michels & pianist Adrean Farrugia, Sat May 6

Saturday May 6, 2017, at 8 pm, $15/$10 students. To reserve in advance call 905-543-8512, or Book online Pianist Adrean Farrugia has invited renowned Toronto-based jazz vocalist Julie Michels to heat up the stage at Artword Artbar. Julie Michels is … Continue reading

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Special Concert: Italian jazz pianist Vittorio Mezza, Wed May 3

Wednesday May 3, 2017, at 8 pm. $20/ $15 advance & students. To reserve in advance call 905-543-8512, or Book online Italian pianist and composer Vittorio Mezza is performing with George Koller (bass) and Ben Riley (drums). The concert at … Continue reading

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Jazz w. the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, Fri Apr 28

Friday April 28, 2017, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, featuring Chris Bruder on piano, Tom Altobelli on bass, Sean Bruce Parker on drums and bandleader Aubrey Wilson on vocals.

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So Long Seven: jazz-world-folk blend… Fri Apr 7

Friday April 7, 2017 at 8 pm, $15. So Long Seven, a wonderful band that includes Neil Hendry (guitar, mandolin), William Lamoureux (violin), Ravi Naimpally (tabla) and Tim Posgate (banjo), returns to Artword Artbar (photo from show last year). So … Continue reading

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Em & Joss (Emily Kemp & Jocelyn Russell vocal duo), Sat Apr 1

Saturday April 1, 2017, at 8 pm. $10. The powerhouse vocal duo Em & Joss (Emily Kemp and Jocelyn Russell) sing a wide variety of genres, including rock, jazz, pop, folk and blues, with some originals in the mix. Their … Continue reading

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Jazz: Chris Wallace’s Many Names Trio, Friday March 31

Friday March 31, 2017, at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. A return visit from Chris Wallace‘s Many Names Trio: Adrean Farrugia on piano, Artie Roth on bass, Chris Wallace on drums. This top shelf trio will be playing classic … Continue reading

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Psychedelic jazz fusion, guitarist Doug Murphy, Wed Mar 29

Wednesday March 29, 2017, 8 pm, $10 reg / $5 students. A return appearance of “It Is What It Is” — fusion psychedelic jazz featuring the far-out fabulous Doug Murphy on guitar, with Alana Gunn bass, Oscar Galbraith drums, Mike … Continue reading

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Jazz vocalist from Japan: Hisaka, w. George Koller, Thurs Mar 23

Thursday March 23, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. Japanese jazz vocalist Hisaka is visiting from Tokyo, and will play a reunion concert with noted bassist George Koller. Also playing: Attila Fias on piano and Great Bob Scott on drums. This … Continue reading

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Sufjan Stevens Tribute Night, host Brad Cheeseman, Sat Mar 18

Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 8 pm, $10/$5 students. Come on and feel the Illinoise! Spend an evening hearing the music of Sufjan Stevens, delightfully reimagined and rearranged for an all-instrumental band of great local musicians, headed by bassist/composer Brad … Continue reading

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JAZZ: Adrean Farrugia Trio, with Drew Jurecka violin, Fri Mar 17

Friday March 17, 2017, at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. Jazz with the Adrean Farrugia Trio featuring violinist Drew Jurecka.  Adrean Farrugia piano, Drew Jurecka violin/vocals, Clark Johnston bass. Drew Jurecka, violinist, has spent ten years playing jazz in … Continue reading

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Adrean Farrugia hosts Mohawk Music showcase series, Wed Mar 8

Wednesday March 8, 2017, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. A new showcase series from Mohawk College Music, featuring teachers and students coming together to make music, organized by pianist Adrean Farrugia (photo left) and bassist Clark Johnston. Mohawk … Continue reading

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JAZZ: Samuel Bonnet Trio, w. guest Brad Cheeseman, Thurs Mar 2

Thursday March 2, 2017. at 8 pm, $15/ $10 students. Jazz with the Samuel Bonnet Trio, on tour from Montreal: Samuel Bonnet on guitar, Elli Miller-Maboungou on percussion and Julien Fillion on saxophone, with special guest Brad Cheeseman on bass. … Continue reading

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Jazz duo Alex Tomowich & Jesse Martel, Wed Mar 1, 2017

Wednesday March 1, 2017, at 8 pm, $5. Jazz duo Alex Tomowich (piano) and Jesse Martel (guitar) play a mixture of freely improvised jazz, as well as specially arranged jazz standards, and some jazz-based original compositions in multiple genres. Alex … Continue reading

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The Ault Sisters, jazz vocalists, Sat Feb 18, 2017

Saturday February 18, 2017, at 8 pm.  $15/$10 students. Reserve 905-543-8512 or  Book online Back just after Valentine’s Day. Treat your sweetie to some sweet harmonies! Jazz with the incredible vocal trio The Ault Sisters. Experience the joy of sweet … Continue reading

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Adrean Farrugia hosts Mohawk Music showcase series, Feb 8 & Mar 8, 2017

Wednesday February 8, 2017, at 8 pm. A new showcase series from Mohawk College Music, featuring teachers and students coming together to make music, organized by pianist Adrean Farrugia (photo left) and bassist Clark Johnston. Mohawk students for Wed Feb. … Continue reading

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Bossa nova jazz, Angela Turone & Chris Platt, Sat Nov 26, 9:30

Saturday November 26, 2016, at 9:30 pm (late show after performance of Princess), $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 … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, Mike Malone Trio, Sun Oct 30 at 7:30

Sunday, October 30, 2016, 7:30 pm,. $15/$10 students. Book tickets online for Mike Malone Trio.  Steel City Jazz Festival presents the Mike Malone Trio, featuring festival Artist-in-Residence Mike Malone on trumpet, with Adrean Farrugia on piano and Bob Shields on … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, Jazz Vocalists double bill, The Ault Sisters & Aubrey Wilson, Sat Oct 29

Saturday October 29, 2016. 8 pm, $15/$10 students. Book tickets online Jazz Vocalists. Steel City Jazz Festival presents a double bill of jazz vocalists: The Ault Sisters and the Aubrey Wilson Quartet. The Ault Sisters: Amanda Ault, vocals; Alicia Ault, … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival: Rich Brown bass & Larnell Lewis drums, Fri Oct 28

Friday October 28, 2016, at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. Book tickets online for Lewis.Brown. Steel City Jazz Festival presents Lewis.Brown, a new duo project: Larnell Lewis on drums and electronics, and Rich Brown on bass and electronics. https://steelcityjazzfest.com/ … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, Kite Trio + Brad Cheeseman Trio, Thurs Oct 27

Thursday October 27, 2016, at 8 pm. $15/$10 students. Book tickets online Kite Trio + Brad Cheeseman Trio. Steel City Jazz Festival presents an evening of New Jazz Compositions, a double bill with Kite Trio from Montreal and Brad Cheeseman … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, Andrew Downing’s Otterville, Wed Oct 26

Wednesday October 26, 2016, at 8 pm. $15/$10 students. Book tickets online Andrew Downing Otterville Andrew Downing’s Otterville, a co-production with Zula Presents and Steel City Jazz Festival. Andrew Downing, cello; Michael Davidson, vibraphone; Tara Davidson, alto saxophone; Paul Mathew, … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Artie Roth Quartet, Friday Oct 21

Friday October 21, 2016, at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. The Artie Roth Quartet performs new music from their recent album Discern. The Toronto-based jazz group: Artie Roth acoustic bass/compositions, Geoff Young electric guitar, Anthony Michelli drums, Mike Filice … Continue reading

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Jazz vocal jam w. Sue Ramsay Trio, Thurs Oct 20

Thursday October 20, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 /$5. Jazz vocalist Sue Ramsay hosts another of her jazz vocal jams, backed by Bob Shields on guitar, Adam Fielding on drums and Clark Johnston on stand-up bass. With some storytelling in the … Continue reading

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Shavini Fernando, jazz and K-pop, Wed Oct 12

Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. Shavini Fernando sings a solo evening of jazz standards (with some K-pop). Shavini is a vocalist, songwriter and a recent graduate of Mohawk College (Diploma of Applied Music with … Continue reading

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Jazz, fusion, funk w. Nezqwik, Fri Oct 7

Friday, October 7, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 /$5. Nezqwik, a 7 piece band from Hamilton, plays jazz, hip hop, fusion, funk, R&B. They are inspired by Snarky Puppy, The Funky Knuckles, Lettuce, and various other groups of jazz-ish nature. … Continue reading

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Zula Presents: Nick Fraser Quartet, Sun Oct 2 at 2 pm

Sunday October 2, 2016, at 2 pm, $15. Zula Presents a concert in their fall line-up of new music. The Nick Fraser Quartet: Nick Fraser drums, Tony Malaby saxophones, Rob Clutton double bass, AndrewDowning cello. The lifeblood of free jazz … Continue reading

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Supercrawl special Jazz: Chris Maskell Quartet, Sun Sept 11, 2-4 pm

Sunday September 11, 2016, afternoon 2 to 4 pm, $10 or by donation, students $5. Supercrawl special concert: Jazz with the Chris Maskell Quartet: Chris Maskell saxophone and compositions, Gentiane MG piano, Levi Dover bass, Louis-Vincent Hamel drums. Chris Maskell … Continue reading

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Latin music: Fito Molina and Jorge Gavidia, Thurs July 7

Thursday July 7, 2016, 8 pm, $10. Fito Molina and Jorge Gavidia are two Latino musicians who fuse the traditional folk sounds of Latin America with the Afro-Caribbean heritage and some hints of jazz. Together they bring a repertoire that … Continue reading

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Jazz w. North Pandemic Groove, quartet from Japan, Thurs June 30

Thursday June 30, 2016, 8 pm, $15 reg/$10 students. Book tickets online Jazz, funk and fusion with jazz festival winners North Pandemic Groove, performing at Artword Artbar as part of their Ontario festival tour. Band members Takezo Yamada (trumpet) (photo … Continue reading

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Something Else Festival of Creative Music: Alexander Hawkins Trio, Sat June 25

Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 8 pm, $15: https://www.picatic.com/u/359727/events Email: cem@zulapresents.org http://zulapresents.org/. The Alexander Hawkins Trio. Part of The Something Else Festival of Creative Music, 2016, hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. Neil Charles, double bass, Alexander Hawkins, piano, compositions, … Continue reading

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Something Else Festival of Creative Music, THE THING, Sat June 18, 8 & 10 pm

Saturday June 18, 2016. The Something Else Festival of Creative Music, 2016, hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. Tickets and Passes: $15 single concert, Pass 3-pack $35 , Pass 4-pack $45, Pass full festival $75. https://www.picatic.com/u/359727/events Email: cem@zulapresents.org http://zulapresents.org/ … Continue reading

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Something Else Festival of Creative Music, Out Louds 6 pm, Castor et Compagnie 8 pm, Luc Ex’ Assemblée 10 pm, June 17

Friday June 17, 2016. The Something Else Festival of Creative Music, 2016, hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. Tickets and Passes: $15 single concert, Pass 3-pack $35 , Pass 4-pack $45, Pass full festival $75. https://www.picatic.com/u/359727/events Email: cem@zulapresents.org http://zulapresents.org/ … Continue reading

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Latin Jazz with vocalist Elizabeth Rodriguez and band, Sat June 11

Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 reg / $5 students. We are pleased to have this wonderful jazz performer back at Artword Artbar — Cuban vocalist and violinist Elizabeth Rodriguez and her band Eli’s Quartet. Band members: Elizabeth … Continue reading

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Jazz with Chris Wallace’s Many Names Trio, Friday June 10

Friday June 10, 2016, at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. Jazz with Chris Wallace‘s Many Names Trio: Adrean Farrugia on piano, Artie Roth on bass, Chris Wallace on drums. They will be exploring original compositions by each of the … Continue reading

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Psychedelic jazz fusion, Doug Murphy, Thur June 9

Thursday June 9, 2016, 8 pm, $10 reg / $5 students. A return appearance of “It Is What It Is” — fusion psychedelic jazz featuring the far-out fabulous Doug Murphy on guitar. All original compositions, mostly by Doug himself. Also … Continue reading

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Micah Barnes “New York Stories”, Fri & Sat, June 3 & 4

Friday June 3 and Saturday June 4, 2016, at 8 pm. $15 advance / $20 at the door. Two shows!   Book advance tix online The fabulous chart-topping jazz singer-songwriter Micah Barnes is returning to Artword Artbar for a two-show run … Continue reading

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Jazz w. the Adam Fielding Trio, Fri May 27

Friday May 27, 2016, at 8 pm. $10. Jazz with Adam Fielding on drums, Matthew Flemming on guitar and Jon Stemmler on bass. They will be performing jazz and pop standards in their own unique way. More details coming.

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Jazz with Hans Luchs Trio from Chicago, + Scott Taplay Group, Sat May 21

Saturday May 21, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. On tour from Chicago, Hans Luchs, jazz guitarist, with Aaron Zachary on double bass, and Peter Manheim on drums. Opening set by one of our favourites, the Scott Taplay Group. Guitarist Hans … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, Fri May 13

Friday May 13, 2016, at 8 pm, $10.  Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, featuring Chris Bruder on piano, Tom Altobelli on bass, Sean Bruce Parker on drums and bandleader Aubrey Wilson on vocals. Another Aurtword favourite, the Aubrey Wilson … Continue reading

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Jazz vocal jam w. Sue Ramsay Trio, … Apr 14, May 12

Second Thursdays: Feb 11, Mar 10, April 14, May 12, 2016 (last one for the season), at 8 pm, $10 /$5. Jazz vocalist Sue Ramsay hosts a jazz vocal jam, backed by Bob Shields on guitar and Clark Johnston on … Continue reading

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Jazz with Kite Trio from Montreal, + Scott Taplay Group, Wed May 11

Wednesday May 11, 2016, 8 pm, $10. We are pleased to welcome back the extraordinary Kite Trio, an innovative jazz trio from Montreal: guitarist Eric Couture, drummer Eric Dew, and upright bassist Paul Van Dyk. http://kitetrio.com/ PLUS an opening set … Continue reading

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Love & Spring: vocalist Colina Phillips w. Stacie McGregor piano, Fri Apr 22

Friday April 22, 2016, at 8 pm, $15.  Love & Spring, a jazz cabaret with vocalist Colina Phillips: “Love and Spring go heart in hand. That’s what my repertoire will reflect.” Joining Colina are Stacie McGregor (piano),  Mike Milligan (bass) … Continue reading

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Jude Johnson, w. Carl Horton & Mike Malone, Sat Apr 16

Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve call 905-543-8512, or 905-912-9083. Hamilton’s favourite songstress, the one-and-only Jude Johnson returns to Artword Artbar, with Carl Horton on piano and Mike Malone on trumpet. She’ll sing her jazz standard … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Aaron Z Trio, Fri April 8

Friday April 8, 2016, at 8 pm, $10, plus tip jar for Art Crawl. Jazz with the Aaron Z Trio, featuring piano composer Aaron Zukewich playing our baby grand, with Tyler Goertzen on drums and Clark Johnston on bass. The … Continue reading

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Worst Pop Band Ever and Sophia Perlman, Fri April 1

Friday April 1, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. The Worst Pop Band Ever aka WPBE, featuring Adrean Farrugia (piano/keys) and Chris Gale (sax), along with Drew Birston (bass) and Tim Shia (drums). After a packed house during the Steel City … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Brenda Brown Quartet, Fri Mar 18, 7:30 pm

Friday March 18, 2016,  at 7:30 pm, $10. Jazz vocalist Brenda Brown returns to Artword Artbar with One Hundred Years of Love Songs, with her quartet: Olivia Brown (bass), Ian Brown (piano), Jon Pascoal (drums).  http://brendabrownmusic.blogspot.ca/ Hamilton Music Award nominee … Continue reading

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Koopa Troop, jazz meets video games, Sat Mar 12

Saturday March 12, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Koopa Troop brings the nostalgic sounds of video games to life in a quirky 5-piece ensemble. Koopa Troop is: Chelsea McBride/Princess Daisy (sax/flute), Wilson McLeish/ Luigi (guitar), Chris Bruder/Toad (piano), Tom Altobelli/Mario … Continue reading

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Special double-bill: Edgardo Moreno & So Long Seven, Fri March 11

Friday, March 11, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 (reservations call 905-543-8512). A special double-bill concert: Edgardo Moreno, electronic composer and video artist, and So Long Seven, a wonderful foursome playing a crazy blend of world, bluegrass & jazz. The whole … Continue reading

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JAZZ double bill: Tom Altobelli Group + Scott Taplay Group, Thur Mar 3

Thursday March 3, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz double bill of original compositions by two inventive groups: the Tom Altobelli Group, plus the Scott Taplay Group.  The Tom Altobelli Group will play a set of original compositions by bassist … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Scott Taplay Group, Fri Feb 19

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

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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Valentine sweet harmonies by The Ault Sisters, Sat Feb 13

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

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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A Charlie Brown Christmas, w. Aaron Z. Trio, Wed Dec 9

Wednesday December 9, 2015, 8 pm, $10/ $5 students. Celebrate the season with A Charlie Brown Christmas tribute concert with the Aaron Z. Trio (Joel Banks bass, Tyler Goertzen drums, Aaron Zukewich piano). The Aaron Z Trio will play through … Continue reading

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Jazz: Matthew Pullicino, Olivia Brown, Jake Franizcek, Wed Dec 2

Wednesday December 2, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 regular/$5 students.  Jazz and more with JOM! a three-piece band founded by Matthew Pullicino (drums), with Jake Franizcek (guitar), and Olivia Brown (bass), playing funk/jazz/fusion music (John Scofield, Jaco Pastorius, James Brown, … Continue reading

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The Jay Danley Ethiojazz Project, Sat Nov 28 at 9:30 pm

Saturday November 28, 2015, $10, at 9:30 pm, after Toller. The Jay Danley Ethiojazz Project features Jay Danley‘s compositions and guitar playing in the style of Ethiojazz, which combines the rich sounds of Ethiopian scales and modern jazz. For the concert … Continue reading

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Hartzedike-Lider (Heartsongs), Allan Merovitz & Brian Katz, Sun Nov 22 at 5 pm

Sunday November 22, at 5 pm, after Toller. Cover $15. Hartzedike-Lider (Heartsongs) features Allan Merovitz (vocals, guitar) and Brian Katz (guitar, piano, vocals). Hartzedike-Lider  brings together new renditions of well-loved Yiddish songs with storytelling, original music, a sprinkling of jazz … Continue reading

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Jazz w. Sean Dowhaniuk Group, Sat Nov 21, at 9:30 pm

Saturday November 21, at 9:30 pm, after Toller. Cover $10/ $5. Jazz with the Sean Dowhaniuk Group, a long-awaited return visit from one of our favourite adventurous jazz groups. Sean Dowhaniuk guitar, Riley Keller alto saxophone, Mike Rajna drums, Josh … Continue reading

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Jazz vocal jam with Sue Ramsay Trio, Thurs Oct 8 & Nov 12

Second Thursday for 2 months: October 8 and November 12, 2015, at 8 pm, cover tba. Jazz vocalist Sue Ramsay hosts a jazz vocal jam, backed by Bob Shields on guitar and Clark Johnston on stand-up bass, with Adam Fielding … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, Tjaderama tribute band, Sun Oct 25 at 7pm

Week One (Oct 21 to 25) of the 2015 Steel City Jazz Festival is at Artword Artbar. Week Two (Oct 29 to Nov 1) is at The Pearl Company. The artist-in-residence for this year’s festival is jazz pianist Adrean Farrugia. … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, WPBE (Worst Pop Band Ever), Sat Oct 24

Week One (Oct 21 to 25) of the 2015 Steel City Jazz Festival is at Artword Artbar. Week Two (Oct 29 to Nov 1) is at The Pearl Company. The artist-in-residence for this year’s festival is jazz pianist Adrean Farrugia. … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, Luanda Jones Trio, Fri Oct 23

Week One (Oct 21 to 25) of the 2015 Steel City Jazz Festival is at Artword Artbar. Week Two (Oct 29 to Nov 1) is at The Pearl Company. The artist-in-residence for this year’s festival is jazz pianist Adrean Farrugia. … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, Jazz Vocalists John Neudorf & Sophia Perlman, Thurs Oct 22

Week One (Oct 21-25) of the 2015 Steel City Jazz Festival is at Artword Artbar. Week Two (Oct 29-Nov 1) is at The Pearl Company. The artist-in-residence for this year’s festival is jazz pianist Adrean Farrugia.   http://steelcityjazzfest.com/ Thursday October … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, New Jazz Compositions, Wed Oct 21

Week One (Oct 21 to 25) of the 2015 Steel City Jazz Festival is at Artword Artbar. Week Two (Oct 29 to Nov 1) is at The Pearl Company. The artist-in-residence for this year’s festival is jazz pianist Adrean Farrugia. … Continue reading

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Jazz Cabaret with vocalist Colina Phillips and Stacie McGregor, Sat Oct 17

Saturday October 17, 2015, at 8:00 pm, $15. Birthday Suite, a jazz cabaret with the wonderful vocalist Colina Phillips and  jazz pianist Stacie McGregor. In addition to her own band, the Stacie McGregor Quintet, Stacie is a member of Brandi Disterheft’s … Continue reading

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Jazz with The Ault Sisters vocal trio + band, Fri Oct 2

Friday October 2, 2015 at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. Jazz with the incredible vocal trio The Ault Sisters. Experience the joy of sweet sibling harmony from Amanda, Alicia and Alanna Ault. The trio are currently making a name … Continue reading

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JAZZ: Sue Ramsay Trio, Thurs Sept 24

Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. The Sue Ramsay Trio (jazz vocalist Sue Ramsay, Bob Shields on guitar and Clark Johnston on bass) will be looking longingly at the summer that was, and then to the autumn that … Continue reading

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Jazz vocal duo Carolyn Credico and Mim Adams, Thurs July 9

Thursday July 9, 2015, at 8 pm, $10/$5 students. Jazz vocal duo Carolyn Credico and Mim Adams are two performers whose impeccable vocal precision come together in this combo.  They sing a variety of jazz standards (arranged by Mim herself), … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Dimitri Mavridis Group, Wed July 8

Wednesday July 8, 2015, at 8 pm, pwyc. A reunion jazz concert with the Dimitri Mavridis Group, with Dimitri Mavridis bass, Calvin Barnard drums, Travis Baynham guitar, David Hollingshead piano. Find out more about these musicians and more:  http://www.hollingsheadmusic.com/

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Gypsy Jazz: Les Petits Nouveaux, Sun July 5 at 7 pm

Sunday July 5, 2015, at 7:00 pm, $10/pwyc. A special concert by Les Petits Nouveax, a Gypsy Jazz group in town at Whitehern Museum in the afternoon and at Artword Artbar in the evening. Les Petits Nouveaux play music in the … Continue reading

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Wayne Shorter’s Speak No Evil played by the Chris Bruder Group, Sat July 4

Saturday July 4, 2015, at 8 pm, cover $10-$15. Jazz pianist Chris Bruder hosts a Wayne Shorter tribute night, featuring Mike Malone on trumpet, Clark Johnston on bass, Adam Fielding on drums, Chris Bruder on piano, and (hopefully) Scott Neilson … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Brad Cheeseman Group, Thursday July 2

Thursday July 2, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 (or $20 includes CD). The Hamilton launch of The Brad Cheeseman Group’s new self-titled CD. Brad Cheeseman – electric bass/compositions; Robert Chapman – guitar; Nick Maclean – piano/keys; Marito Marques – drums; … Continue reading

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Jazz: Scott Taplay’s new trio + guest Adrean Farrugia, Thurs June 25

Thursday June 25, 2015 at 8 pm, $5-10. Jazz guitarist Scott Taplay‘s new trio: Jill Mckenna on bass and Kevin Dempsey on drums, play jazz standards and some originals. Special guests: Adrean Farrugia on the piano and Brad Goode on … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Brenda Brown Quartet, Wed June 24

Wednesday June 24, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz vocalist Brenda Brown celebrates her debut self-titled EP, which was nominated for a 2015 Hamilton Music Award for Jazz Recording of the Year. She’ll be singing with her quartet: Brenda Brown … Continue reading

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2015 Something Else! Festival of Creative Music, Fri June 19 to Mon June 22

Friday June 19, to Monday June 22, 2015, four evenings of concerts at 8:30 pm. Zula Pesents welcomes you to the second annual SOMETHING ELSE! Festival of Creative Music, at Artword Artbar.  http://zulapresents.org/ This year’s festival line-up should satisfy all … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Jason Jones Unit, Wed June 17

Wednesday June 17, 2015, at 8 pm, $5. A night of modern acoustic music played by the Jason Jones Unit. Their music is a blend of Bluegrass, Jazz and Gypsy Swing.  Featuring Jason Jones guitar, Jill McKenna bass and Scott … Continue reading

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Songstress Shari Vandermolen is back! Sat June 13

Saturday June 13, 2015, at 8:00 pm, $15. Back again for an intimate evening of song with her trio: vocalist Shari Vandermolen, accompanied by Steve McCrae on piano and James Gannett on bass. Shari sings with her own 6-piece jazz … Continue reading

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Art Crawl: Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, Fri June 12

Friday June 12, 2015, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. Jazz vocalist Aubrey Wilson is back with her Quartet: Aubrey Wilson vocals, Chris Bruder piano, Sean Bruce Parker drums, and Tom Altobelli bass, playing a variety of … Continue reading

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3 Guitars: Will Gillespie, ‘Mo Kauffey & Robin Lee: Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Thurs June 11

Thursday June 11, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. “3 Guitars: Will Gillespie, ‘Mo Kauffey & Robin Lee: Pickin’ & Grinnin’ “ is a song-trading, in-the-round, workshop-style concert featuring these three singer-songwriters, together for the first time in a show, playing … Continue reading

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Jazz: Thom Mason, Adrean Farrugia, Pat Collins, Sat June 6 at 9 pm

Saturday June 6, 2015, at 9:00 pm, $8 ($5 for students). Jazz with the Thom Mason Group. Jazz guitarist Thom Mason is very fortunate to be sharing the stage with Canadian jazz icons Adrean Farrugia on piano and the always … Continue reading

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Jazz with pianist John Imre and his band, Thurs May 14

Thursday May 14, 2015, at 8 pm, cover $5-10. Jazz pianist John Imre hosts an evening of jazz and Brazilian standards and original compositions: Jeff Plumbley – trumpet, Victor Agrippa – alto sax, Amber-Leigh Palka – vocals, Jill McKenna – … Continue reading

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Zula Presents Craig Petersen Quartet, Thurs Apr 23

Thursday April 23, at 8:30 pm, cover $12/$10. The Craig Pedersen Quartet, a fiery, inspired avant-jazz quartet made up of younger mavericks and led by Craig Pedersen trumpet, with Linsey Wellman saxophones, Joel Kerr bass and Eric Thibodeau drums. They’re … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Tom Altobelli Group, Sat April 18

Saturday April 18, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz with the Tom Altobelli Group with a set of original compositions by bassist Tom Altobelli, arranged for his quintet: Andrew King sax, Chris Bruder piano, Scott McIntosh guitar, Jordan Snider drums, … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Kite Trio from Montreal, Fri April 17

Friday April 17, 2015, 8 pm, $10. Kite Trio, an innovative jazz trio from Montreal, are coming back to Artword Artbar — guitarist Eric Couture, drummer Eric Dew, and upright bassist Paul Van Dyk. http://kitetrio.com/ Opening set by the Scott … Continue reading

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Art Crawl: Psychedelic jazz with Doug Murphy’s quartet, Fri Apr 10

Friday April 10, 2015. James North Art Crawl. Music in the bar from 8 pm, tip jar. A return appearance of “It Is What It Is” — fusion psychedelic jazz featuring the far-out fabulous Doug Murphy guitar, with Tim Kulakowsky … Continue reading

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Hat & Beard (Aldcroft & Clark) + West & Cartwright, Sat March 28

Saturday, March 28, 8:30 pm, $12 /$10. Hat & Beard plus West & Cartwright, part of the Something Else! Creative Music Series hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. http://zulapresents.org/ Hat & Beard: An unusual, charming homage to Thelonious Monk (via … Continue reading

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Koopa Troop, jazz arrangements of video game music, Thurs Mar 19

Thursday March 19, 2015, at 8 pm, $5. Jazz bassist Tom Altobelli has a new project, Koopa Troop, a new group who play their own jazz arrangements of classic video game music. Songs from Mario, Tetris, Pokemon, Metroid, and Banjo … Continue reading

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JunoFest jazz at Artword Artbar, Angela Galuppo and Marianne Trudel, Sat Mar 14

Saturday, March 14, 2015, JunoFest takes over Artword Artbar to showcase some of the jazz nominees. Tickets are $10. http://www.ticketfly.com/event/798605-junofest-2015-hamilton/ Matinée show, doors: 2:00 pm 2:30 pm: Angela Galuppo, vocalist, with piano accompanist, 2015 nominee for Juno Award for Jazz … Continue reading

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JunoFest jazz at Artword Artbar, Alex Pangman & Bristles Trio, Fri Mar 13

Friday March 13, 2015, JunoFest takes over Artword Artbar to showcase some of the jazz nominees. Tickets $10: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/798303-junofest-2015-hamilton/ 8:00 pm  doors 9:00 pm:  Alex Pangman, a vibrant young vocalist known as Canada’s Sweetheart of Swing, with her quartet, with classic … Continue reading

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Juno Week showcase: jazz/pop adventure with WPBE, Thurs Mar 12

Thursday March 12, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Artword Artbar presents a Juno Week showcase concert: The Worst Pop Band Ever aka WPBE, returning to Artword Artbar in Hamilton as part of the Juno Week Celebrations. Featuring not one but … Continue reading

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Jazz with Mike DeiCont, Mike Rajna, Chris Platt & friends, Fri Mar 6

Friday March 6, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. Bass player Mike DeiCont is back in town from New York. He’s set up an evening of jazz, mostly his own compositions, with Mike Rajna on drums, Chris Platt … Continue reading

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Latin Jazz with Carlos Rodriguez Quartet, Sat Feb 21

Saturday February 21, 2015, cover $15 at the door or advance $12 (call 905-543-8512). Doors open 8 pm, two sets: 9 pm and 10:30 pm. A night of Latin Jazz with the Carlos Rodriguez Quartet featuring Randy Stirtzinger, piano; Mike … Continue reading

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Jazz Valentine Special, the Scott Taplay Group, Sat Feb 14

Saturday February 14, 2015, 8 pm, $5-$10. A jazz concert for Valentine’s Day by the Scott Taplay Group: Jill Mckenna on stand-up bass, Brandon Monroe on drums, Victor Agrippa on alto sax, and Scott Taplay on guitar. They’ll play predominately … Continue reading

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Zula Presents Scandinavian Jazz with ATOMIC, Sat Feb 7, 2015

Saturday February 7, 2015, 8:30 pm, $18/$15 students, seniors, artists, un(der)employed. A winter special event:  Scandinavian jazz with ATOMIC, part of the Something Else! Creative Music Series hosted by  Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. From Norway and Sweden: Fredrik Ljungkvist … Continue reading

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Jazz with the CP3, the Chris Platt Trio, Fri Feb 6

Friday February 6, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 cover, $5 for students/artists. The Chris Platt Trio (CP3) will once again be playing a special performance in Hamilton. Performing a mixture of originals and standards spanning the jazz tradition, the CP3 … Continue reading

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Psychedelic jazz with Doug Murphy’s quartet, Thurs Feb 5

Thursday February 5, at 8 pm, cover tba. “It Is What It Is” fusion psychedelic jazz with Doug Murphy guitar, Tim Kulakowsky guitar, Brian Ropcean drums, Alanna Gunn bass.

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Hamilton Dixieland All-Stars Christmas Special, Sat Dec 13

Saturday December 13, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. (Call 905-543-8512 to reserve.) The Hamilton Dixieland All-Stars, a highlight of the Steel City Jazz Festival, return to Artword Artbar. Take a break from your Christmas shopping and be entertained by a band … Continue reading

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Art Crawl Fri Nov 14: Jazz in the bar: Jonas Pearson Paavola group.

Friday November 14, 2014, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm., tip jar. Jazz with bassist Jonas Pearson Paavola and his group JPP4: Victoria Cox on sax, Dave Hollingshead on keys, Andrew Deacon on drums and Jonas Pearson Paavola on … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Scott McIntosh Trio, Thurs Nov 13

Thursday November 13, 2014, at 8 pm, cover tba. Jazz with the Scott McIntosh Trio, Tom Altobelli on bass, Jordan Snider on drums and Scott McIntosh on guitar. Featured guest for the evening is Andrew King on saxophone.

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Artword Artbar Nominated for Readers’ Choice Awards

Artword Artbar has been nominated for two Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice Awards: Live Jazz Club and Live Music Bar/Lounge. If you think we are deserving, then vote. You can only vote once in each category. To vote, go on the … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, full schedule, all venues, Oct 15 to 26

PRESS RELEASE: The 2014 Steel City Jazz Festival is almost here! The Steel City Jazz Festival is a Hamilton-based music festival celebrating the city’s talented and diverse jazz community. Now in its second year, the festival kicks off on October … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, new compositions, Dowhaniuk + Zukewich, Fri Oct 17

Friday October 17, at 8 pm, $10, students $5. (Call 905-543-8512 to reserve.) The Steel City Jazz Festival day three features New Jazz Compositions: The Aaron Zukewich Trio, featuring Joel Banks on bass, Joel Haynes on drums and Aaron Zukewich … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, jazz guitar, Platt/Shields & Jason Jones Unit, Thurs Oct 16

Thursday October 16, 2014, at 8 pm, $10, students $5. (Call 905-543-8512 to reserve.) The Steel City Jazz Festival day two with a concert highlighting two different approaches to Jazz Guitar. Chris Platt and Bob Shields guitar duo, playing jazz … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival: Hamilton Dixieland All-Stars, Wed Oct 15

Wednesday October 15, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. (Call 905-543-8512 to reserve.) The Steel City Jazz Festival opens with a concert of Dixieland Jazz by the Hamilton Dixieland All-Stars, one of the premier traditional jazz groups in Canada. Comprised of … Continue reading

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JAZZ: pianist John Imre hosts vocal jazz jam, Wed Oct 8

Wednesday October 8 at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. A Mohawk Music vocal jazz jam, hosted by John Imre on piano.

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Intimate evening of song, Shari Vandermolen, Fri Oct 3 at 9:00 pm

Friday October 3, 2014, at 9:00 pm (after the play See Bob Run), $15 regular, $10 for students/seniors/artists (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). Back again for an intimate evening of song: vocalist Shari Vandermolen, accompanied by Steve McCrae on piano and … Continue reading

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Jazz: special concert by Brenda Earle Stokes, Thurs Oct 2 at 9:00 pm

Thursday October 2, 2014, at 9:00 pm, $15, students $10. Pianist, vocalist, composer and educator Brenda Earle Stokes performs a special concert with Pat Collins on bass, at Artword Artbar (following the play See Bob Run). http://brendaearle.com/ Jazz pianist and … Continue reading

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Late music weekends during Fringe Festival, Jul 18, 25, 26

Special late night music Fri Jul 18, Fri Jul 25, Sat July 26, after the plays at Artword Artbar in the Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival! Friday July 18 at 9:30 pm, tip jar, jazz with the Chris Bruder Quartet, featuring Mike … Continue reading

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Jazz with Devin Patten’s band Triptych, plus Scott Taplay Trio, Thurs July 10

Thursday July 10, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyv/ $5. Jazz with Devin Patten’s new band Triptych: Sim Bansal on guitar, Devin Patten on bass, Brandon Munro on drums. Also on the bill: the Scott Taplay Trio, featuring Scott Taplay on … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Dimitrios Mavridis Quartet, Wed July 9

Wednesday July 9, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyc. The Dimitrios Mavridis Quartet plays some jazz. The quartet: Christopher Stephens on woodwinds, Justin Golan on piano, Keagan Early on drums, Dimitrios Mavridis on bass

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Latin Jazz with Eli’s Quartet “From Havana to Hamilton”, Fri July 4

Friday July 4 at 8 pm, $5. Eli’s Quartet presents “From Havana to Hamilton”, an evening of Cuban and Brazilian jazz and American standards. Featuring Elizabeth Herrera Rodriguez on vocals and violin, with Jill McKenna on bass, Jonathan Pascoal on … Continue reading

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Jazz: The Abigail Neale Quintet, Thurs July 3

Thursday July 3, 2014, at 8 pm, $5. Saxophonist Abigail Neale brings her quintet play her own new jazz compositions. Abigail Neale alto and soprano sax, clarinet and flute, Chris Bruder piano, Tom Altobelli acoustic bass, Luke Paron drums, and one … Continue reading

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Concert: The Aubrey Wilson Quartet, Fri June 27

Friday June 27 at 8 pm, $10/$5 students. Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet: Aubrey Wilson vocals, Chris Bruder piano, Sean Bruce Parker drums, and Tom Altobelli bass, playing a variety of jazz standards.

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The Jason Jones Unit play gypsy swing, bluegrass… Wed June 25

Wednesday June 25, 2014, at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. A night of modern acoustic music played by the Jason Jones Unit. Their music incorporates the characteristics of Bluegrass, Jazz, Gypsy Swing and R&B music. Featuring Jason Jones guitar, Jill McKenna bass … Continue reading

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Mini Jazz Festival in one evening! Kite Trio + Sean Dowhaniuk Group, Fri June 6

Friday June 6, 2014, 8 pm, $10, a stellar jazz double-bill: Kite Trio from Montreal, guitarist Eric Couture, drummer Eric Dew, and upright bassist Paul Van Dyk, plus an Artword Artbar favourite  The Sean Dowhaniuk Group: Sean Dowhaniuk guitar/compositions, Riley … Continue reading

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Karnay Gypsy Trio, Thursday June 5, at 7:30 pm

Thursday June 5, 2014, 7:30 pm, $5. The Karnay Gypsy Trio, with Steve Karnay on piano, Charlie Bodo on violin and Gene Ruzsa on violin, playing authentic folk melodies from old world Hungary.

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Jazz: Birth of the Cool tribute, Thurs May 29

Thursday May 29, 2014, at 8 pm,$5. Bassist Devin Patten has organized a tribute evening to the great Miles Davis record Birth of the Cool. Birth of the Cool, the classic compilation album by Miles Davis and his nonet  was recorded … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Thom Mason Trio, Wed May 28

Wednesday May 28, 2014, 8 pm $5. The Thom Mason Trio with Thom Mason on guitar, Devin Patten on bass and  Brandon Munro on drums. An evening of standards and original music. Special guests: John Janos on piano and Amber-Leigh … Continue reading

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Jazz/blues/funk with Beg To Differ Trio, Fri May 16

Friday May 16, 2014, 8 pm, pwyc. An Artword favourite, the lively high-energy Beg To Differ Trio playing blues / jazz / funk — Tim Ninehouse on keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma on guitar; Steve Foster on drums. Unique renditions of … Continue reading

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Jazz (Cole Porter night) with Luke Paron Quartet, Thurs May 15

Thursday May 15, 2014, at 8 pm, cover $5/pwyc. Jazz: an evening of Cole Porter tunes with the Luke Paron Quartet:  Ethan Tilbury on bass, Thom Mason on guitar, Luke Paron on drums, and a special sax player

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Joni NehRita, soul/funk/pop/reggae songstress, Thur April 3

Thursday April 3, at 8 pm, $10. The incredible singer-songwriter Joni NehRita is back at Artword Artbar with her band. Joni NehRita on vocals and keyboard, Tyler Wagler on bass, Adam Bowman on drums, Jane Ellenton on woodwinds. The Joni … Continue reading

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Jazz: Sean Dowhaniuk Group + Fraser/Pitt Duo, Wed Mar 26

Wednesday March 26 at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. The Sean Dowhaniuk Group is back at Artword Artbar, playing some new tunes, some old tunes, and maybe a standard or two. Sean Dowhaniuk guitar/compositions, Riley Keller alto saxophone, Mike Rajna drums, Josh … Continue reading

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HOT BLUES, Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley, Sat March 22

Saturday March 22 at 8 pm, $15. Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley present Hot Blues – a show that combines classic and original blues with a vintage flavour. Featuring Diana’s internationally renowned vocals, and Chris’ award-winning skill on guitar, trumpet … Continue reading

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Jazz: Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia, Wed March 19 & showcase Wed Apr 9

Wednesday March 19 at 8 pm, $15 regular, $10 students. Jazz duo extraordinaire, vocalist Sophia Perlman and pianist Adrean Farrugia are coming back for an intimate concert at Artword Artbar! And on Wednesday April 9, watch for a showcase hosted … Continue reading

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ART CRAWL, jazz, Fri March 14

Friday March 14, Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. Jazz with the Jazz After All Quartet: Brandon Munro drums, Kristen Prince saxophone, Scott Tapley guitar, Jill McKenna bass, and guest Jeff Plumbley flugelhorn. The Fred Butler and Abigail Neale … Continue reading

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Bossa Tres plays Latin jazz, samba, bossa nova, Thurs March 6

Thursday March 6, 2014, at 8 pm, $15 door, $10 advance, call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. The Bossa Tres Trio, featuring Victor Monsivais on acoustic guitar, playing Brazilian bossa nova and samba, Latin music and some jazz standards. … Continue reading

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Jazz: Dimitrios Mavridis Quartet , Wed March 5

Wednesday March 5, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyc. Jazz with the Dimitrios Mavridis Quartet. The band: Christopher Stephen sax, David Hollingshead piano, Dimitrios Mavridis bass, Calvin Barnard drums.

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Jazz with Aaron Zukewich Trio, Fri Feb 21

Friday February 21, 2014, at 8 pm, $10 door, $5 for students. Jazz with the Aaron Zukewich Trio, featuring Joel Banks on bass, Joel Haynes on drums and Aaron Zukewich on piano, playing new compositions and old favourites. Joel Haynes … Continue reading

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Mohawk Music jazz jam, vocal cabaret, Thurs Feb 13, 2014

Thursday February 13, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyc. A Jazz Vocalist Cabaret Jam Night organized and performed by Mohawk Music students. All welcome. Featured vocalists: Nicole Chambers, Amber-Leigh Palka, Thomas Messore, Shavini Fernando, Olivia Brown, Tawine McChesney. Band: Victoria Cox … Continue reading

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Xmas Jazz, Abigail Neale + Fred Butler septet, Tues Dec 17

NEW Xmas event added! Tuesday December 17 at 8 pm, cover tba. Abigail Neale (alto sax) and Fred Butler (tenor sax) are back with a Christmas special — their own jazz arrangements of some favourite Christmas tunes. They will be … Continue reading

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Jazz Jam, hosts John Imre and Devin Patten, Wed Nov 20

Wednesday November 20, 2013, at 8 pm, no cover, tip jar. Mohawk Music Jam Night, mostly jazz, all musicians welcome. The evening is hosted by John Imre, playing our baby grand piano, and Devin Patten on bass. Last one until … Continue reading

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Jazz: The Butler Neale Nine, Wed Oct 23

Wednesday October 23, 2013 at 8 pm, pwyc/$5. Jazz standards and some new compositions by the Butler Neale Nine. The line-up: Abigail Neale alto saxophone, Matt Lagan tenor saxophone, Fred Butler tenor saxophone, Andrew Hills bari saxophone, Marlon Brew trumpet, … Continue reading

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NEW, an acoustic evening with Andreas rock band, Fri Oct 18

Friday October 18 at 8 pm, cover tba. Andreas, the upcoming and coming rock band we like to hear from regularly have jumped in on short notice to play on Friday. It will be an acoustic evening with songs from … Continue reading

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Jazz: the Simon Thompson Quintet, Wed Oct 16

Wednesday October 16 at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. The Simon Thompson jazz quintet.  Victoria Cox – tenor saxophone, David Hollingshead – piano, Jonas Paavola – bass, Scott Taplay – guitar, Simon Thompson – drums.

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Jazz Jam, hosts John Imre, Kevin Fraser, Devin Patten, Wed Sept 25, Thurs Oct 31

Wednesday September 25, 2013, at 8 pm, no cover, tip jar. Mohawk Music Jam Night, mostly jazz, all musicians welcome. The evening is hosted by John Imre, playing our baby grand piano, Kevin Fraser on bass and guitar and Devin … Continue reading

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Art Crawl: Beg to Differ Trio, Fri Sept 13

Friday September 13, 2013, James North Art Crawl (and first night of Supercrawl). Music in the bar from 8 pm, tip jar: An Artword favourite, the lively high-energy Beg To Differ Trio playing blues / jazz / funk — Tim … Continue reading

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Jazz quintet The Man-Eating Anteaters, live recording, Thurs Sept 12

Thursday September 12 at 8 pm, pwyc. A live recording with The Man-Eating Anteaters. The band: Abigail Neale – alto sax; Jacob Sinclair – guitar; Sunjung Park – piano; Devin Patten – bass; Austin Gembora – drums. They will be … Continue reading

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Beer Tap Takeover Tastings + Jazz with Dan Pitt, Sat Aug 17

Saturday August 17 at 8 pm: Final night of Beer Tap Takeover Tastings! PLUS jazz with guitarist Dan Pitt and saxophonist Corey McBride, playing jazz standards and some originals. Tip jar.

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Beer Tap Takeover Tastings + Art Slam 7 pm + Jazz 9:30 pm (Charlie Parker nights) Fri Aug 16

Friday August 16: Two events tonight, plus more Beer Tap Takeover Tastings From 7 to 9 pm: something new! an Art Slam, organized by Gordon Puittinen. Watch the paintings being made, cheer on your favourites, plus voting and prizes. As Gord … Continue reading

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