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Category Archives: Music-folk
Joe Crookston is back, Wed Nov 13
Wednesday November 13, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve, call 905-543-8512, or email artword @artword.net, or Book online A return visit by Joe Crookston, songwriter, guitarist, painter, fiddler, slide player, eco-village member and believer in all things possible. His … Continue reading
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Skye Consort & Emma Björling, Sat Nov 2, 3 pm & 8 pm
Saturday November 2, 2019, TWO SHOWS: 3 pm & 8 pm. $20 reg, $10 students. To reserve tickets (and seating), Book online or call 905-543-8512, or email artword@artword.net Skye Consort & Emma Björling perform trans-Atlantic arrangements of traditional Nordic/Celtic/Québecois music … Continue reading
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Latin Peña: music and poetry with Marcelo Puente, Sat Oct 19
Saturday October 19, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Join us for a Latin American Peña (coffee house), an evening of poetry and music, featuring Marcelo Puente and friends. “Marcelo Puente [is] one of the outstanding exponents of the “nueva cancion” … Continue reading
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Alison Schott & Darrin Schott, Sat Sept 28
Saturday September 28, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve tickets (and seating), Book online or call 905-543-8512. Darrin and Alison Schott are a picking, singing and song-writing duo from Norfolk County. Expect beautiful vocal harmonies, and virtuoso playing on fiddle, … Continue reading
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Ewan Macintyre Trio, Scotland-Quebec, Wed Sept 25
Wednesday September 25, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve tickets and seating, call 905-543-8512 or Book online Scottish musician Ewan Macintyre is on tour with his band: Ewan Macintyre: vocals, guitar, mandolin; Karine Bouchard: violoncelle/ cello (from Montreal); Peter … Continue reading
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Cantrip (Scottish music trio), Thurs Sept 19
Thursday September 19, 2019, at 8 pm. $15 advance/$20 door. To reserve tickets and seating, call 905-543-8512 or Book online Cantrip, a high energy Celtic trio, is releasing a new live album in celebration of their 20 year history. Come … Continue reading
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Bill Lutes and the Art Crawlers, Supercrawl weekend, Sun Sept 15 at 3 pm
Sunday September 15, 2019, from 3 to 6 pm, tip jar. Supercrawl Weekend. The original Art Crawl band! Bill Lutes and the Art Crawlers: Bill Lutes guitar, vocals; Lilia Lutes very cool vocals; Kenny Clark guitar, vocals; Hank Paton guitar, … Continue reading
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The Vagabond Duet, Thur July 11, EARLY 7:00 pm show
Thursday July 11, 2019, 7:00 pm. *ALL PROCEEDS TO SACHA; Sexual Assault Centre for Hamilton and Area. Pay What You Can!* The Vagabond Duet brings you cello, harp and two voices. Things are hard and there is beauty in music … Continue reading
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Martin Verrall and Raphael Smith Keelan, Fri June 14
Friday June 14, 2019, at 8 pm, $10. Local legend singer-songwriter Martin Verrall is doing a full evening at Artword Artbar, with a guest set by singer-songwriter Raphael Smith Keelan. Martin’s band: Michael Williams bass, Joseph Hansen percussion, Chris Wilson … Continue reading
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McCurlie, Doidge and Wiles, Fri June 7
Friday June 7, 2019, at 8 pm, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online McCurlie, Doidge and Wiles will perform local story songs and new originals from Caroline Wiles’s new album Living In The Now. Mike McCurlie, Bob … Continue reading
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James Gordon, new cd “The Heritage Hall Sessions”, Fri May 31
Friday May 31, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online The wonderful singer-songwriter James Gordon returns to Artword to promote his new album The Heritage Hall Sessions, which has just been released to a really enthusiastic response. … Continue reading
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60s Folk Revival Sing-along, Sat May 11, TWO shows — 3:30 & 8 pm
Saturday May 11, 2019, at 3:30 and 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online Where Have All The Folk Songs Gone (Spring 2019 edition) returns with a two-show Saturday. We had to turn people away last time, so Sue, … Continue reading
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Cats Cove Media presents Joe Bass, The Do-Gooders, Tim Collins, Thurs May 9
Thursday May 9, 2019, at 8 pm, door $15 cash only, $12 advanced online. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online Cats Cove Media presents an artist showcase featuring Joe Bass, The Do-Gooders and Tim Collins. Tim Collins: singer-songwriter in the folk … Continue reading
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David Essig returns! Thurs May 2
Thursday May 2, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online The wonderful David Essig returns to Artword on his “short and sweet spring tour – it’s a good chance to catch up with dear friends … Continue reading
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Joe Crookston, songwriter, guitarist, fiddler… Thurs April 18
Thursday April 18, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online ANNOUNCING a special appearance by Joe Crookston, songwriter, guitarist, painter, fiddler, slide player, eco-village member and believer in all things possible. He’ll surprise you and awaken the … Continue reading
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The Vagabond Duet: Rachel Nolan harp & Geoff Ball cello, Thurs Apr 11 7:30
Thursday April 11, 2019. TIME CHANGE, start now 7:30 pm !! $10. The Vagabond Duet: Geoff Ball on cello, guitar and vocals, and Rachel Nolan on pedal harp, lever harp and vocals. The Vagabond Duet mixes and mashes musical genres … Continue reading
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Emma Elena Grace, Shealagh Rose, Rebekah Hawker, Thurs Mar 28
Thursday March 28 2019, at 8 pm, $10. Join Emma Elena Grace, Shealagh Rose, and Rebekah Hawker, three rising singer-songwriters, for an intimate evening of stories and songs. Emma Elena Grace is an alt-country singer-songwriter from Hamilton, Ontario. She walks … Continue reading
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Tragedy Ann and Moonfruits, two folk duos, Thurs March 21
Thursday March 21, 2019 at 8 pm, $15 at door/$10 advance. To reserve, call 905-543-8512 or Book online Acclaimed folk acts Tragedy Ann (Liv Cazzola and Braden Phelan) and Moonfruits (Alex Millaire and Kaitlin Milroy) bring us an intimate bilingual … Continue reading
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Guitar Magic: James Bryan and Emma Rush, Thurs Mar 7, at 7:30
Thursday March 7, 2019, at 7:30 pm, $20. Two of Canada’s finest guitarists, James Bryan (McCollum) and Emma Rush come together for a night of pure guitar magic. Jazz meets pop meets folk meets classical. Originals meet classics. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/guitar-magic-tickets-55478289056 … Continue reading
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Kongero, a capella quartet from Sweden, Thurs Feb 28, 2019
Thursday February 28, 2019, at 8 pm, $15 regular / $10 students/seniors. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online Kongero, the a capella Swedish vocal group returns to Artword Artbar. Singers Lotta Andersson, Emma Björling, Anna Larsson and Anna Wikénius draw traditional … Continue reading
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CANCELLED: Linda McRae, Laura Pitkanen, Osypa, Thurs Nov 15
SHOW CANCELLED Thursday November 15, 2018 at 8 pm, Call 905-543-8512. UPDATE Musician Linda McRae, has bowed out of the show on doctor’s orders. The other musicians (Laura Pitkanen and Osypa (Alexandra Babiak), who were to play with her, have … Continue reading
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Folk-blues duo Jennis, Fri Nov 2
Friday November 2, 2018, at 8 pm. FREE! No cover! Call 905-543-8512 to reserve seating. Back with a video shoot show: Jennis. Guelph-based Dennis Gaumond’s original blues and folk with the diverse musical experiences of Toronto multi-instrumentalist Jen Gillmor. The … Continue reading
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James Gordon, iconic singer-songwriter, returns! Fri Oct 12
Friday October 12, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Book online Back at Artword Artbar for a solo concert. Iconic Canadian songwriter James Gordon got his start in show business in the clubs, festivals and recording studios of Hamilton. He returns … 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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60s Folk Revival Sing-along, Sat Sept 29
SOLD OUT!! Saturday September 29, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 for info. Where Have All The Folk Songs Gone (the Fall 2018 edition) returns to Artword Artbar. The 60s Folk Revival sing-along concert features Sue Peters (vocals), Michelle … Continue reading
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FRÄNDER, Swedish-Estonian folk group, Wed July 11
Wednesday July 11, 2018, at 8 pm. $15/$10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Swedish-Estonian group FRÄNDER blends traditional music from their respective countries and uses it as a springboard for creating a captivating experience. Natasja Dluzewska vocals, fiddle; Säde … Continue reading
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Kongero, a capella quartet from Sweden, Sat July 7
Saturday July 7, 2018, at 8 pm $15/$10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Kongero is a Swedish vocal group of the four female folk music singers Lotta Andersson, Emma Björling, Anna Larsson and Anna Wikénius. The highly acclaimed folk … Continue reading
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Folk-roots: Allison Brown and String Bone, Fri June 29, 2018,
Friday June 29, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Two folk-roots musicians on the road return to Artword! String Bone (Barry James Payne) is a great songwriter and tells a great story in a … Continue reading
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Singer-songwriters Richard Keelan, and Raphael Keelan, Fri June 15
Friday June 15, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. The Keelan Family Show. Singer-songwriter Richard Keelan of the legendary folk-rock band in the 60s/70s The Perth County Conspiracy, teams up with daughter singer-songwriter Raphael Smith Keelan. Background: Richard Keelan‘s music career … Continue reading
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Newfoundland singer-songwriter Sherry Ryan, Thurs May 31
Thursday May 31, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Special treat! Singer-songwriter from Newfoundland Sherry Ryan on tour with Darren Browne on mandolin. “It’s not hard to understand why Sherry Ryan has devoted fans. Drifting … Continue reading
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Folk troubadour Ken Dunn w. Anna Green, +Piper Hayes, Wed May 30
Wednesday May 30, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Folk troubadour Ken Dunn returns to Hamilton, Ontario for an evening of original acoustic music, with vocal harmonies by partner Anna Green, The opening act … 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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Dana Sipos: album release, w. Gillian Nicola, Thur May 24
Thursday May 24, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Dana Sipos, singer-songwriter, with her new album Trick of the Light, plus a guest set by Hamilton singer-songwriter Gillian Nicola. Described as a “consummate singer … Continue reading
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Jennis: Jen Gillmor and Dennis Gaumond, folk-blues, Fri May 18
Friday May 18, 2018, at 8 pm. $10. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online A return visit from an Artword Artbar favourite: Jennis. Guelph-based Dennis Gaumond’s original blues and folk with the diverse musical experiences of Toronto multi-instrumentalist Jen Gillmor. The … Continue reading
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Linda McRae, folk-country-roots songs, + Deni Gauthier, Sun May 6 at 7:30
Sunday May 6, 2018, at 7:30 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online A special Sunday evening of songs and stories with folk/roots old-time musician Linda McRae, who plays guitar, clawhammer banjo and accordion. Plus a guest set … Continue reading
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60s Folk Revival Sing-along, Thurs May 3
Thursday May 3, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Where Have All The Folk Songs Gone (the Spring 2018 edition) returns to Artword Artbar. The 60s Folk Revival sing-along concert features Sue Peters (vocals), … Continue reading
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Berman Billings, folk blues w. Matt Berman & Jonathan Billings, Fri Apr 20
Friday April 20, 2018, at 8 pm, $5. Berman Billings is a new project featuring Matt Berman (Must Stash Hat) and Jonathan Billings (Jonathan Billings Band). It’s a mix of acoustic guitars and pedal steel with vocal harmonies. Matt Berman … Continue reading
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Fiddle trio Fru Skagerrak, on tour from Scandinavia, Thur Apr 19
Thursday April 19, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online A special treat at Artword Artbar. Fru Skagerrak (Lady Skagerrak) fiddle trio: Maja Kjær Jacobsen from Denmark (Maja&David), Elise Wessel Hildrum from Norway and Anna … Continue reading
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Wayne Krawchuk, Sat Mar 10 (8 pm SOLD OUT) + Sun Mar 11 (7:30 SOLD OUT)
Saturday March 10, 2018, at 8:00 pm, $15. SOLD OUT. Sun March 11 at 7:30 pm. SOLD OUT For info, call 905-543-8512. Folk-roots singer-songwriter Wayne Krawchuk launches his new CD Love Hopped a Train with a special concert at Artword … Continue reading
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Edgar Breau, CD Release Concert, Fri Mar 2, 2018
Friday March 2, 2018, 8 pm, $10. Book online Singer-songwriter Edgar Breau celebrates his new CD on Flying Inn Recordings with a release concert at Artword Artbar. Band members include two Simply Saucer veterans: Mike Trebilcock on guitar, Kevin Christoff … Continue reading
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Soirée Frenchkiss: Amélie & Les Singes Bleus, Le R 1er, Moonfruits, Wed Feb 14
Wednesday February 14, 2018, at 7:30 pm $10. Book online Soirée Frenchkiss: A concert hosted by the Centre Français de Hamilton, with three francophone bands: Amélie & Les Singes Bleus (multi-genre band from Toronto), Moonfruits (folk duo from Québec) and … Continue reading
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Willie P Bennett Tribute w. Barry James Payne, Rick Taylor, David Essig, and more, Fri Feb 9 at 6:30 and 9:30
Friday February 9, 2018, two shows: 6:30 pm (SOLD OUT) 9:30 pm $25 Adv, (Call 905-543-8512 or 905-912-9083) $30 Door for 9:30 show only A tribute concert to the late Willie P. Bennett, icon of Canadian folk-roots scene up to … Continue reading
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The Secrets of the Gypsy Guitar: Oleg Timofeyev and Vadim Kolpakov, Tues Nov 21
Tuesday November 21, 2017, at 7:30 pm. $20 regular / $15 students, seniors. Reserve 905-543-8512 or Book online. The Secrets of the Gypsy Guitar, a performance by the ZINGARESCA Duo: Oleg Timofeyev and Vadim Kolpakov. Oleg Timofeyev is a pioneer … Continue reading
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Jennis: Dennis Gaumond & Jen Gillmor, folk-blues, Fri Nov 10
Friday November 10, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. Back at Artword Artbar! Jennis, the delightful folk-blues duo. Jennis brings together Guelph-based Dennis Gaumond’s original blues and folk with the diverse musical experiences of Toronto multi-instrumentalist Jen Gillmor. The unique blend … Continue reading
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Latin Music and Poetry peña with Marcelo Puente, Thurs Nov 9
Thursday November 9, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. Join us for a special evening: a Latin Peña Trova y Poesia, with artists: Ama Luna, Edgardo Moreno, Fito Molina, Lil America, Marcelo Puente, Nancy Reyes, Constanza Durán and a guest youth … Continue reading
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Water Bear (Tom Dusome and Alex T), and guests, Wed Nov 8
Wednesday November 8, 2017, tip jar. Our friend Tom Dusome is back with a new project — Water Bear is Tom Dusome and Alex T writing original songs that are honest, dealing with themes of autonomy, survival, and home. Some … Continue reading
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The Sandplains Pickers (Ian Bell, the Schotts, Shane Cook, Matt Rait), Sat Oct 21
Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. Reserve 905-543-8512 or Book online. The Sandplains Pickers are a new stringband from Southwestern Ontario, with musical styles ranging from old-time country and folk to western swing, and some blazing fiddle tunes. … Continue reading
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60s Folk Revival Sing-along, Thurs Oct 12
Thursday October 12, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Where Have All The Folk Songs Gone (the Fall 2017 edition) returns to Artword Artbar. The 60s Folk Revival sing-along concert features Sue Peters (vocals), … Continue reading
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Chicken-Like Birds, country blues, ragtime, swing, Sun Oct 1, 7:30
Sunday, October 1, 2017, at 7:30 pm, $10. Special show from BC! Country blues, ragtime and swing, by duo Jasmin Frederickson and Ari Lantela, a duo recommended to us by our friends near Salmon Arm, BC. “Chicken-Like Birds is the … Continue reading
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Singer-songwriters Richard Garvey, Teal Booth, John Muller, Wed Sept 13
Wednesday Sept 13, 2017, $10. Our wandering minstrel Richard Garvey is back in town. His guests are friends Teal Booth with songs about Hamilton and life, and John Muller, singer-songwriter specializing in folk, bluegrass and flamenco, based in Halifax, Nova … Continue reading
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60s Folk Revival Sing-along, Thurs July 6
Thursday July 6, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Where Have All The Folk Songs Gone returns to Artword Artbar. The 60s Folk Revival sing-along concert features Sue Peters (vocals), Michelle Rumball (vocals), Dwight … Continue reading
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CONCERT: Cootes Paradise, Fri June 9
Friday June 9, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. Reserve 905-543-8512 or Book online The powerhouse band of familiar faces returns to Artword Artbar: Cootes Paradise, a collective of six musicians who chose to play together, combining their many talents. Their … Continue reading
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Ronley Teper’s Lipliners, w. Dave Gould, Sat May 20
Saturday May 20, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. From Toronto, the surprising and delightful Ronley Teper’s Lipliners, plus a special guest opening set by Hamilton’s ever-inventive Dave Gould. Children at heart who love comedic, poetic, theatric, yet at times provocative … Continue reading
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Corin Raymond + Treasa Levasseur & Brian Kobayakawa, Sat Apr 29
Saturday April 29, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 to reserve. Or book online https://www.corinraymond.com/shows Singer/storyteller Corin Raymond will be joined by Hamilton-based keyboardist and songbird Treasa Levasseur, along with upright bassist Brian Kobayakawa, for an entertaining evening of … Continue reading
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Singer-songwriters Gina Horswood & Karen Morand, Wed Apr 26
Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. Singer-songwriters Karen Morand, from Windsor, and Gina Horswood, on tour from Australia, are coming to Artword Artbar on their Ontario tour. Gina and Karen are not just a couple of chicks playing … Continue reading
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Singer-songwriter Allison Brown & The Assembly Line, Fri Apr 21
Friday, April 21, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. Folk-roots singer-songwriter Allison Brown is back with a full band The Assembly Line: Jedd House upright bass, Dan Henshall on mandolin, Vera Colley on accordion and Allison Brown on guitar and vocals. … Continue reading
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Bluegrass with New Cumberland, + Ian Bell, Sat April 8
Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Back with some blazing hot bluegrass: The New Cumberland bluegrass band from London Ontario: Tom Burns vocals and guitar, Blair Heddle vocals, mandolin … Continue reading
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The Rough & Tumble, Will Gillespie, Daniel Whitener, Wed Apr 5
Wednesday April 5, 2017 at 8 pm, $15/$10. A one-night-only music festival of folk, americana, bluegrass singer-songwriters at Artword Artbar. Three sets, headlined by Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler (The Rough and Tumble) on tour from the US, with guest … Continue reading
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60s Folk Revival Sing-a-long, Thurs March 30
Thursday March 30, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Where Have All The Folk Songs Gone returns to Artword Artbar. The 60s Folk Revival sing-a-long concert features Sue Peters (vocals), Michelle Rumball (vocals), … Continue reading
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Jennis: Dennis Gaumond & Jen Gillmor, folk-blues, Sat March 25
Saturday March 25, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. Back at Artword Artbar! The wonderful folk-blues duo Jennis. Jennis brings together award-winning Guelph-based Dennis Gaumond‘s decades of experience writing and performing original blues and folk and the diverse musical experiences of … Continue reading
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CONCERT: Cootes Paradise, Sat March 4, 2017
Saturday March 4, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. Reserve 905-543-8512 or Book online A new powerhouse band of familiar faces: Cootes Paradise, a collective of six musicians who chose to play together, combining their many talents. Their music is roots-based: … Continue reading
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Songwriter Richard Garvey, Friday February 24, 2017
Friday February 24, 2017, at 8 pm, $10 or by donation. Our favourite troubadour/wandering minstrel Richard Garvey has a new CD in the works. He will play some of the new songs for us! Guest performers: Tom Dusome and Charlie … Continue reading
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CANCELLED Sat Oct 1: Kitchen Orkestra & guests. Call us for more info 905-912-9083
CANCELLED Saturday October 1, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Sorry, but both bands cancelled out of this concert. Kitchen Orkestra is an acoustic band that likes to dip into many styles, serving up sizzlin’ balkan melodies, cookin’ celtic tunes, and … Continue reading
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Hannah Shira Naiman, banjo + Niagara String Band, Sat Sept 24
Saturday September 24, 2016, at 8 pm, $8 advance (905-543-8512), at door $10, $5 students. Hannah Shira Naiman, singer/banjoist from Toronto, brings you original songs, played on the clawhammer banjo, sung with the appalachian sound. “Songs not from the mountains, … Continue reading
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Smiling Jack Smith, Sue Leonard, Cindy Dell, Michael J. Birthelmer, Sun July 10, at 3 pm
Sunday July 10, 2016, from 3 to 6 pm, $15 door / $10 advance 905-543-8512. Book advance tix online Spend a special Sunday afternoon with blues singer-songwriter Smiling Jack Smith, “Spain’s blues poet”, visiting Canada on tour from his home … Continue reading
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Big Fat Greek Jewish Music Night, Thurs June 2
Thursday June 2, 2016, at 8 pm, $15, $10 students/seniors. Big Fat Greek Jewish Music Night: The Horables and Friends of Markos bring you a night of Klezmer and Rebetiko. They will be swapping scales, musical instruments and languages. Come for … Continue reading
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Folk-blues duo Jennis: Dennis Gaumond & Jen Gillmor, Sat May 28
Saturday May 28, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Back at Artword Artbar! The wonderful folk-blues duo Jennis. Jennis brings together award-winning Guelph-based Dennis Gaumond‘s decades of experience writing and performing original blues and folk and the diverse musical experiences of … Continue reading
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60s Folk Revival Sing-a-long, Thurs May 26
Thursday May 26, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Book online Where Have All The Folk Songs Gone, a 60s Folk Revival sing-a-long concert, with Sue Peters (vocals), Michelle Rumball (vocals), Dwight Peters (vocals, 6 & 12 string guitars) and … Continue reading
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Sunday Brunch with singer-songwriters Annie and Rose-Erin, Sun May 22 at noon
Sunday May 22, 2016, from noon to 3 pm. A Victoria Day Weekend Special Treat. A homemade Trinidad Brunch by chef Learie Mc Nicolls, starting at noon, PLUS a full concert by touring singer-songwriters Annie Sumi and Rose-Erin Stokes starting … Continue reading
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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial is back! Friday May 20
Friday May 20, 2016, at 8 pm. $15. Book online The multi-talented trumpeter-singer Stuart Laughton is back with a new edition of his wonderfully eclectic Radio Dial show. He tells us this will be “an almost entirely new program, and … 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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Celtic band The Outside Track, Wed Mar 2
Wednesday March 2, 2016 at 8 pm, $15. SOLD OUT! Multi-award-winning Celtic band The Outside Track is touring Canada with a new CD, and Artword Artbar is their Hamilton stop! Hailing from Scotland, Ireland and Cape Breton, the five members … Continue reading
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Richard Garvey “I found a box of beer…” EP launch, Wed Feb 17, 2016
Wednesday February 17, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 (or by donation). Singer-songwriter Richard Garvey is launching the new year with a new EP I found a box of beer in the snow. The title song is “a tragic Canadian classic … Continue reading
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Nano Valverde + Ayekan Ensemble, Sat Feb 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm!
Saturday February 6, 2016, at 7 pm. $15 at the door. https://www.facebook.com/events/968480229909687/. An evening of Latin American music by Nano Valverde + Ayekan Ensemble, an ensemble of quena (bamboo flute), flute, guitars, violin, double bass. Band members Nano Valverde, Peter … Continue reading
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North of Nashville: Medakovic, Nudie, Altmann, Wed Nov 25
Wednesday November 25, 2015 at 8 pm, $10. North of Nashville: 3 Alt-Country songwriters in the round: Danny Medakovic, Nudie, and Chris Altmann. A night of great musical discovery and storytelling. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and engineer, Danny Medakovic has … Continue reading
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3 Guitars: Will Gillespie, Robin Lee, Sarah Beatty, Fri Nov 20 at 9:30
Friday November 20, at 9:30 pm, after Toller. $10 cover. Three Guitars, second edition, hosted by singer-songwriter Will Gillespie, with guests Robin Lee and Sarah Beatty, in a workshop-style concert, playing their original folk, jazz & blues tunes, trading songs … Continue reading
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Songwriter showcase: Megan Hamilton, Anthony Damaio, Shawn Clarke, Neil Kostecki, Sun Nov 8 at 3 pm
Sunday November 8, 2015, at 3 pm (doors 2 pm), $10. Spend a family-friendly Sunday afternoon with some talented musicians who want to sing you some songs. Singer-songwriter Megan Hamilton is touring with her new album Forty Warm Streams To … Continue reading
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Folk-blues duo Jennis: Dennis Gaumond & Jen Gillmor, Fri Sept 25
Friday September 25, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. A return visit by dynamic folk-blues duo Jennis. Jennis brings together award-winning Guelph-based Dennis Gaumond‘s decades of experience writing and performing original blues and folk and the diverse musical experiences of veteran … Continue reading
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FOLK/BLUEGRASS: The Allen Family Reunion, Fri June 26
Friday June 26, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). Back at Artword Artbar! The Allen Family Reunion is a five-piece bluegrass and folk band from London, Ontario. The original Allen Family Reunion, four members of the Allen … 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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Hanna Bech and Friends, special concert, Sun June 7 at 7 pm
Sunday June 7, 2015, at 7 pm, $10. Singer-songwriter-pianist Hanna Bech presents a concert of her new songs, with cellist Geoff Ball and harpist Rachel Nolan, the first time all the songs are being showcased together. Hanna Bech is an … Continue reading
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Richard Garvey: “Where Fools Gather” CD launch, Thurs June 4
Thursday June 4, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Singer-songwriter Richard Garvey is releasing his new album, Where Fools Gather. The Hamilton launch is at Artword Artbar. Guest sets by Betty Supple and Marley Daemon. Richard is playing with a band: … Continue reading
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The Shoeless, folk/Celtic/Klezmer/Appalachian… Wed May 6
Wednesday May 6, at 8 pm, $10 or pwyc. An evening of traditional folk mixed with originals by The Shoeless: Frank Evans banjo, Eli Bender cello and Emilyn Stam 5-string fiddle. Artword Artbar is pleased to have this new group … Continue reading
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