Category Archives: Music

Harrison Kennedy, Roots en Route events at Artword, Wed Sept 28

Roots en Route Festival of World Music, Dance, Spoken Word, presented by Matapa in multiple venues. http://www.matapa.org/ and  http://rootsenroutefest.com/new-events/ Events at Artword Artbar: Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at 7:30 pm. Renowned blues artist Harrison Kennedy in the intimate cafe setting … Continue reading

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Trinite, Roots en Route events at Artword, Mon Sept 26

Roots en Route Festival of World Music, Dance, Spoken Word, presented by Matapa in multiple venues. http://www.matapa.org/ and  http://rootsenroutefest.com/new-events/ Events at Artword Artbar: Monday, September 26, 2016, 8:30 pm. $20 (advance reserve 905-543-8512), $25 door. Trinite dance trio: Nickeshia Garrick ,(Canada); … 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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Acoustic Moments, reggae concert & dinner, Sat Sept 17

Saturday September 17, 2016, doors 7:30 pm, dinner 8 pm, show 9 pm. Dinner and show $20 (must reserve), show only $10 at door.  Mr. Jay hosts another fabulous Acoustic Moments show & dinner, with world-class reggae music by The … 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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Supercrawl special, Blues w. Beg To Differ Trio, Sat Sept 10

Saturday September 10, 2016, 8 pm, tip jar. Supercrawl special. An Artword favourite, the high-energy Beg To Differ Trio playing blues / jazz / funk — Tim Ninehouse on keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma on guitar; Steve Foster on drums. Unique … Continue reading

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Supercrawl special, R&B / soul w. Andre Bisson and band, Fri Sept 9

Friday September 9, 2016, 8 pm, $10. (Supercrawl weekend special concert at Artword Artbar.) Kicking off our Fall season, award-winning soul and R&B vocalist André Bisson and his band: André Bisson (vocals/guitar), Loretta Hale (trumpet), Simon Wheeldon (tenor sax), Mike … Continue reading

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R&B, Motown, Soul w. Andre Bisson and band, Sat July 9

Saturday July 9, 2016, 8 pm, $10. Back for a hot night! Award-winning soul and R&B vocalist André Bisson on guitar, vocals; Loretta Hale, trumpet; Aaron Bowers  tenor sax; Simon Wheeldon, bari sax; Mike Rowell, bass, Sean Bruce Parker, drums. … 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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Singer-songwriters Marion M.E. Law and Sarah Farr, Sat July 2

Saturday July 2, 2016, $12 advance, $15 door. Book advance tix online Marion (M.E.) Law, a talented Canadian folk artist currently living in San Diego, is playing at Artword Artbar on her way to the Canterbury Folk Festival in Ingersol. … Continue reading

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The CAROUSEL Paper Roadshow, Wed June 29

Wednesday June 29, 2016, 8 pm, free admission. The CAROUSEL Paper Roadshow. CAROUSEL, an innovative and beautifully designed art/lit journal, is taking it on the road this summer — getting out of Toronto and touring to 8 cities across Ontario, … 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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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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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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New Cumberland Bluegrass Band, Sat May 14

Saturday May 14, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. Book online Back at Artword, New Cumberland, a bluegrass band from London Ontario: Tom Burns – vocals and guitar, Blair Heddle – vocals, mandolin and dobro, Paul Hurdle – vocals and banjo, … Continue reading

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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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Cowboy Quartet: Tiny Bill Cody, Sat April 2

Saturday April 2, 2016, at 8:30 pm, $15. Tiny Bill Cody, vocals and guitar, is back with his Cowboy Quartet: Tiny Bill Cody, Mimi Shaw, Orange McFarland, Jeff Griffiths. Tiny Bill explains: Here are four musicians who share a love … 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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Inside the Songs: Avery, Straker, Wells, triple-bill, Thurs Mar 31

Thursday March 31, 2016, at 8:00 pm, $8 advance / $10 at door. Book advance price online Inside the Songs, singer-songwriters in the round. Three wonderful songwriters who have all played Artword Artbar’s piano in the past, are combining forces … Continue reading

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Earth Hour: music, story, dance by candle-light, host Tom Dusome, Sat Mar 19

Saturday March 19, 2016, at 8 pm. A candle-lit unplugged evening of song, story and dance performance, in honour of Earth Hour. Host is singer-songwriter Tom Dusome. Special guest Charly Chiarelli playing blues harmonica by candle-light. AND dancer/choreographer Learie Mc … 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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Blues with Beg To Differ Trio, Thurs Mar 17

Thursday March 17, 2016, cover $5 to $10. Blues night with the Beg To Differ Trio, and special guests. Featuring Tim Ninehouse on keyboard and vocals, Doug Sikma on guitar and Steve Foster on drums.

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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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Noche de poesia y musica (night of poetry and music), Fri Mar 4

Friday March 4, 2016, at 8 pm, $15 or sliding scale. This Noche bohemia (a night of poetry and music) is called  Woman Scream, a night dedicated raising awareness about violence against women. There will be poetry and music. The … 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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Poetry and song: Glenn Bowie w. Leonard, Burns & Dell, Sat Feb 27

Saturday February 27, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. An evening of poetry and song with Leonard, Burns & Dell and poet Glenn Bowie.   Leonard, Burns & Dell (Sue Leonard, Brennagh Burns, Cindy Dell) are a powerhouse harmony trio based out … Continue reading

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Showcase: Nicole Chambers & Lauren Cumberbatch, Thurs Feb 25

Thursday February 25, 2016, at 8 pm, $5. Mohawk Music showcase jam, featuring vocalists Nicole Chambers (left) and Lauren Cumberbatch, with R&B classics, Reggae tunes and some original tunes by the vocalists. Guest vocalist Jessie Faiazza. The band includes Olivia Brown … Continue reading

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Acoustic Moments for Black History Month, Sat Feb 20

Saturday February 20, 2016, 8 pm. SOLD OUT $16 dinner+show. Still tickets left for $10 show only.  Call 905-543-8512,  Mr Jay hosts an Acoustic Moments special for Black History Month. Dinner: Enjoy a sweet Caribbean Jerk chicken dish by chef … 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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Art Crawl: R&B, Motown, Soul w. Andre Bisson and band, Fri Feb 12

Friday February 12, 2016, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. Warm up at Artword Artbar! Award-winning soul and R&B vocalist André Bisson on guitar, vocals; Kevin Beeby bass; Glenn Paul drums; Loretta Hale trumpet; Kristen Prince tenor … 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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Art Crawl: Justin Sawicki CD launch, Fri Dec 11

Friday December 11, 2015, at 8 pm, pwyc/tip jar. A special Art Crawl evening: Singer-songwriter Justin Sawicki is releasing his new self-titled album Justin Sawicki (2015), a follow-up to 2011’s Nothing for No One. The album is a blend of … Continue reading

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Queens of Quirk, hosted by Hanna Bech, Thurs Dec 10

Thursday December 10, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Queens of Quirk, a concert celebrating charming (un)conventional coolness, hosted by Hanna Bech. * Accordionist/storyteller-in-song Willow Rutherford * Comedienne Michelle Zhitomirsky * Silks Aerialist/vocalist Pamela Gardner * Keyboardist/songsmith Hanna Bech

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The First Channukah in Kanata (1759), Allan Merovitz, Dec 6 & 7

Sunday December 6, 2015, matinee at 3 pm, $10 adults, $5 children 12 & under. Monday December 7, 2015, evening at 7 pm. $10/$5. To reserve, call 905-543-8512. The First Channukah in Kanata (1759), by Allan Merovitz (singer, actor, storyteller). … Continue reading

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Music and stories from Latin America: Marcelo Puente and Edgardo Moreno, Sat Dec 5

Saturday December 5, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Places and Memory: an evening of music and stories about and from Latin America, with singer-songwriter Marcelo Puente from Chile, and musician/composer Edgardo Moreno. Marcelo and Edgardo will be performing original and … Continue reading

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CANCELLED: The Gypsy Rebels, w. Micheal T. Butch, Fri Dec 4

CANCELLED due to illness: Friday December 4, 2015, at 8 pm, $15 (call 905-543-8512). The incredible Gypsy singer-songwriter Micheal T. Butch and his full band The Gypsy Rebels.

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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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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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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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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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Zula Presents: LEE BARWIN 3 plus SCHOORL & KRAKOWIAK, Sun Nov 15 at 7 pm

Sunday November 15, at 7 pm, $15/$12. The Something Else! Creative Music Series is hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. http://zulapresents.org/ LEE BARWIN 3 (Hamilton/Toronto): Gary Barwin alto saxophone, flute, vocals, electronics; Ryan Barwin pedal steel guitar; David Lee … Continue reading

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The Harmones (Carol Greene, Christine Roarke, Audrey Hensen), Sat Nov 14

Saturday, November 14, 2015, 8 pm, $10. Artword Artbar is pleased to welcome The Harmones back to the stage, in a solo show! This ukulele trio (Carol Greene,  Christine Roarke and Audrey Hensen) sing sweet three-part harmonies on folk and … Continue reading

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Art Crawl: Beg To Differ Trio, w. Tim Ninehouse, Fri Nov 13

Friday November 13, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. An Artword favourite, the high-energy Beg To Differ Trio playing blues / jazz / funk — Tim Ninehouse on keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma on guitar; Steve Foster on … 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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Hallowe’en mystery event, Sat Oct 31

Saturday October 31, 2015, free, vintage scary movies.

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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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Guitarist Kyle Pacey w. Kevin Christoff & Jay Burr, Fri Oct 16

Friday October 16, 2015, at 8 pm, $15.  Guitarist and singer Kyle Pacey presents an evening of original music that’s an eclectic mix of soul, roots, R & B and funk. With Kevin Christoff on bass, and Jay Burr on … Continue reading

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Will Gillespie’s Old World Romance, Thurs Oct 15

Thursday October 15, 2015 at 8  pm, $10. Will Gillespie’s Old World Romance. Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes bombastic, sometimes campy fun, Old World Romance is the charming, disarming, elegant and eccentric vision of Hamilton-based singer-songwriter, Will Gillespie. Will has also invited … Continue reading

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Dave Clark and The Woodshed Orchestra, “Brass Bandit”, Sat Oct 10

Saturday October 10, 2015 at 8 pm, $10. The Hamilton launch of Brass Bandit, the latest CD from percussionist/ songwriter Dave Clark and his wacky and wonderful Woodshed Orchestra.  http://thewoodshedorchestra.com/ Plus an opening set with Dinner is Ruined band reunion: … Continue reading

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Art Crawl: Honsi vs Grease Monkey, blues/funk, 2 bands! Fri Oct 9

Friday October 9, 2015, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. Pianist Dave Hollingshead has set up a mega-evening: Honsi vs. Grease Monkey, two blues fusion/funk bands square off at Artword Artbar. Grease Monkey (funk/fusion/jazz/blues): Braden Varcoe guitar, … Continue reading

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Songwriter-guitarist Michael J. Birthelmer, Sat Oct 3

Saturday October 3, 2015, 8 pm, $10. Hamilton’s own Michael J. Birthelmer, master guitarist, songwriter and story-teller performs selections from his infamous Songbook on themes of love, life, the American Civil War… and weasels in tuxedos. Join us for this … Continue reading

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Zula Presents: In the Sea trio and Eschaton duo, Sat Sep 26 at 8:30

Saturday September 26, 2015, at 8:30 pm, $15 reg / $12 students. The Something Else! Creative Music Series is hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. http://zulapresents.org/ In The Sea, an improvising string trio from Montreal and Amsterdam, includes Tristan … 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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R&B and soul w. André Bisson & band, Sat Sept 19

Saturday, September 19, 2015, 8 pm, $10. Back at Artword Artbar! Shake it up with soul, R&B and motown classics and new compositions by award-winning vocalist André Bisson on guitar, vocals. Band members: Loretta Hale trumpet, Andrew King tenor sax, … Continue reading

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Jazz, blues, funk with Beg To Differ Trio, Friday Sept 18

Friday September 18, 2015, at 8 pm, pwyc. An Artword favourite, the 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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Supercrawl weekend: psychedelic jazz fusion, Doug Murphy, Sun Sept 13, 4 pm

Sunday September 13, 2015, Supercrawl weekend. Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 pm. A return appearance of “It Is What It Is” — fusion psychedelic jazz featuring the far-out fabulous Doug Murphy guitar, with Brian Ropcean drums and Alanna Gunn … Continue reading

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Supercrawl weekend: reggae w. Riddim Riders & Klyde Broox, host Mr. Jay, Sat Sept 12

Saturday September 12, 2015, (Supercrawl Saturday). Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm. Tickets $10 advance (Book tickets online) , $15 at door. Artword Artbar’s good friend Mr. Jay hosts a Supercrawl Special Edition reggae roots music night, with … Continue reading

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Supercrawl weekend: Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, Fri Sept 11, 8 pm

Friday September 11, 2015, at 8 pm (Supercrawl Friday). Tickets $15. (Book tickets online). Artword Artbar launches its Fall 2015 season with one of our favourites: Stuart Laughton and his wonderful Radio Dial, with Stuart Laughton on vocals, guitar, harmonica, … Continue reading

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Dance/Music Collaboration: Olga Barrios, John Henry Gerena, Edgardo Moreno, Tues July 14

NEW DATE! Tuesday July 14, 2015, at 9 pm, $10. A special evening by three brilliant Latin American performers. In a rare appearance back in Hamilton, dancer/choreographer Olga Barrios  joins forces with Hamilton-based dancer John Henry Gerena and musician Edgardo … Continue reading

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Songstress Orit Shimoni, plus Dave Pomfret, Sat July 11

Saturday July 11, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. “Brilliant and lyrically impactful vocalist” singer-songwriter Orit Shimoni swings by Artword Artbar. On the road full time for nearly seven years now, this fiercely independent songstress has been writing and singing her … Continue reading

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Art Crawl: R&B, Motown, Soul w. Andre Bisson and band, Fri July 10

Friday July 10, 2015, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. Hot summer night at Artword Artbar! Award-winning vocalist André Bisson on guitar, vocals; Kevin Beeby bass; Glenn Paul drums; Loretta Hale trumpet; Andrew King tenor sax; Kevin … Continue reading

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Roots reggae, host Mr. Jay, singer-songwriter Jsun, Riddim Riders Unplugged, Fri July 3

Friday July 3, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Artword Artbar’s good friend Mr. Jay hosts an evening of reggae roots music. Featured is Bajan-Canadian singer-songwriter jSun, who will call in some relaxing vibes with his reggae-folk infused acoustic sound. Special … 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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Campfire Stories: Tom Dusome’s Open Stage, Thurs June 18

Thursday June 18, 2015, 8 pm, free. Campfire Stories. It’s time to fire up your creativity at Artword Artbar. Singer-songwriter Tom Dusome hosts an open stage for spoken word, poetry, song, music, dance, movement, visual art, or anything goes. Everyone … 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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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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Sim Bansal, Amber-Leigh Palka, Thom Mason, Coco Murphy, Wed June 10

Wednesday June 10, 2015, at 8 pm, $5. Sim Bansal, guitarist/vocalist, hosts an evening of songs, originals, jazz and more. Guests include jazz duo Amber-Leigh Palka on vocals and Thom Mason on guitar.  Sim Bansal‘s solo acoustic set of mostly … 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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Tiny Bill Cody presents Wranglers and Weepers, Fri June 5

Friday June 5, 2015, at 8:30 pm, $15. Tiny Bill Cody presents Wranglers and Weepers an evening of classic western and classic originals with his super talented friends. Featuring Mimi Shaw, Dan Medakovic, Jeff Griffiths, Michael Hickey and Chris Altmann!

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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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Ariana Nasr sings PIAF! a special concert, Wed June 3

Wednesday June 3, 2015 at 8 pm, $12. Imagine Artword Artbar as a  cabaret in Paris in the 40s or 50s — Ariana Nasr chante PIAF! To celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the birth of the famous chanteuse Édith … Continue reading

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Folk-blues duo Jennis, Dennis Gaumond & Jen Gillmor, plus Sarah Beatty, Sat May 16

Saturday May 16, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. (Book online or call 905-543-8512.) An evening of music with  folk-blues duo Jennis and an opening set by local songstress Sarah Beatty.  Jennis brings together award-winning Guelph-based Dennis Gaumond‘s decades of experience … Continue reading

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Art Crawl with jazz vocalist Sophia Perlman, Fri May 8

Friday, May 8, 2015, James North Art Crawl. Music in the bar from 8 pm, tip jar. The fabulous vocalist Sophia Perlman is performing and hosting an evening of song, with some surprise guests. Sophia has performed with pianist Adrian … Continue reading

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Campfire Stories: Tom Dusome’s Open Stage, Thurs May 7

Thursday May 7, 2015, 8 pm, free. Campfire Stories. It’s time to fire up your creativity at Artword Artbar. Singer-songwriter Tom Dusome hosts an open stage for spoken word, poetry, song, music, dance, movement, visual art, or anything goes. Everyone … Continue reading

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Latin Music evening with Marcelo Puente, Sat May 2

Saturday May 2, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Artword Artbar becomes a peña folklórica (a folk-music club) for a Noche Bohemia, an evening of Latin music, featuring Chilean musician and activist Marcelo Puente with guests. Join us for acoustic Latin … Continue reading

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Darryl Webster, Paul Federici, Emilio Bonito, Fri May 1

Friday May 1, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 / pwyc. Canadian author and former Sunriser frontman Darryl Webster (aka OLD KID) performs a special acoustic show to celebrate the release of his new EP This Echo on Hamilton indie record … Continue reading

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Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley, Sat April 25

Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 8 pm, $20. Book online  or call 905-543-8512. A special concert with Diana Braithwaite, vocalist (left), Chris Whiteley, guitarist, with an intimate evening of soulful music: roots and blues, early jazz and gospel. (This concert … Continue reading

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Kyle Pacey, guitar extraordinaire, Fri Apr 24

Friday April 24, 2015, at 8 pm, $10, call 905-543-8512 to reserve.  Back again! Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer Kyle Pacey presents an evening of original music that’s an eclectic mix of soul, roots, R & B and funk. With Kevin … Continue reading

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Singer-songwriter Mark McNeil, new CD Flashbacks, Sat Apr 11

Saturday April 11, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Book online  or call 905-543-8512. Mark McNeil is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and award-winning Hamilton Spectator journalist with a new CD called Flashbacks that celebrates the character and characters of Hamilton. Join him … 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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Ophelia Syndrome, with new CD, Fri Mar 27

Friday March 27, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. (To buy tickets in advance, contact opheliasyndrome@gmail.com.) Local alternative rock band Ophelia Syndrome is back at Artword Artbar with their new crowd-funded CD “North Sea“.  Josh Kohler bass, Trina Nadeau cello, Deanna … Continue reading

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Bluegrass: Randal Hill, Richard Dugal, Glenn George, Larry Johnston, Sat Mar 21

Saturday March 21 at 8 pm, $15. An evening of traditional bluegrass with Randal Hill and friends: Richard Dugal, Glenn George and Larry Johnston. Virtuoso mandolin player Randal Hill (and vocals) is joined by Richard Dugal guitar and vocals, Glenn … 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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Juno Week showcase: Sister Speak plus Andreas, Wed Mar 11

Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Artword Artbar presents a Juno Week showcase concert, featuring two dynamic and creative young bands, one on tour from San Diego (Sister Speak) and one local (Andreas). Led by Canadian singer/songwriter and … Continue reading

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Jazz Cabaret with vocalist Colina Phillips and Stacie McGregor, Sat Mar 7

Saturday March 7, 2015, at 8 pm, $15 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). A special jazz cabaret with vocalist Colina Phillips: “East of the Sun and West of the Moon, Ultimate Jazz Standards“. Joining Colina is the renowned jazz pianist and … Continue reading

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FOLK/BLUEGRASS: The Allen Family Reunion, Sat Feb 28

Saturday February 28, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). 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 family, brought their bluegrass … Continue reading

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Singer-songwriters Sarah Burton, Dave Quanbury, Sophia Perlman, Thurs Feb 19

Thursday February 19, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Singer-songwriter Sarah Burton (guitar and piano) is touring with singer-songwriter Dave Quanbury, from Texas, visiting in Toronto. And they’ve invited our favourite jazz singer Sophia Perlman as their special guest. Sarah Burton, … Continue reading

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Richard Garvey: “Folk, Roots, Stew” folk festival, Wed Feb 18

Back this year! Every Wednesday in February 2015 (4, 11, 18, 25) at 8 pm. $10 or by donation.  FOLK, ROOTS, STEW, a festival of incredible folk and grassroots music, cooked up and hosted by singer-songwriter Richard Garvey. Artword Artbar … Continue reading

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ART CRAWL: Blues & Funk with Beg To Differ Trio, Fri Feb 13

Friday Feb 13, 2015, at 8 pm, tip jar. James North Art Crawl. 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 … Continue reading

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Richard Garvey: “Folk, Roots, Stew” folk festival, Wed Feb 11

Back this year! Every Wednesday in February 2015 (4, 11, 18, 25) at 8 pm. $10 or by donation.  FOLK, ROOTS, STEW, a festival of incredible folk and grassroots music, cooked up and hosted by singer-songwriter Richard Garvey. Artword Artbar … Continue reading

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Richard Garvey: “Folk, Roots, Stew” folk festival Wed Feb 4

Back this year! Every Wednesday in February 2015 (4, 11, 18, 25) at 8 pm. $10 or by donation.  FOLK, ROOTS, STEW, a festival of incredible folk and grassroots music, cooked up and hosted by singer-songwriter Richard Garvey. Artword Artbar … Continue reading

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CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS: Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley, Sat Jan 31, 2015

Diana has laryngitis so we are rescheduling the concert to Sat April 25, 2015. We’ve also added a concert by Colina Phillips on Sat March 7. Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 8 pm, $20 (call to reserve 905-543-8512). A special … Continue reading

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Tiny Bill Cody’s Cowboy Show, Fri Dec 12 at 9 pm

Friday December 12, 2014, at 9 pm, $10. Nothing says Holidays like ‘old time country variety show’. Tiny Bill Cody presents an evening of western, roots, string band music with a star studded array of special guests including The Family … Continue reading

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Peter Tigchelaar “Better Things” launch, Thurs Dec 11

Thursday December 11, 2014, at 8 pm, $15 cover includes CD. Singer-songwriter Peter Tigchelaar is doing a series of “soft launches” of his new CD “Better Things”. At Artword Artbar he will be joined by John Lewis, guitar and Andrew … Continue reading

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Wayne Janus and KAIZEN, Sat Nov 22

Saturday November 22, 2014, 8 pm $10. (Noche Bohemia had to cancel.) We are pleased to announce that brilliant guitarist Wayne Janus and his band KAIZEN: drums (David Carrillo), bass (Shane Lannigan) and guitar/vocals (Wayne Janus) will be back at … Continue reading

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Concert: Guitarist/singer Kyle Pacey and friends, Fri Nov 21

Friday November 21, 8 pm, $10, call 905-543-8512 to reserve.  Back again! Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer Kyle Pacey presents an evening of original music that’s an eclectic mix of soul, roots, R & B and funk. Guests Kevin Christoff on … Continue reading

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Koopa Troop, jazz arrangements of video game music, Wed Nov 19

Wednesday November 19, 2014, at 8 pm. 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 Kazooie. … Continue reading

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Concert: Euphonic reunion concert + The Plain Steel, Sat Nov 15

Saturday November 15, 8 pm, $5/pwyc. An acoustic / folk show with The Plain Steel (folk set), and the return of Euphonic. Euphonic is an eclectic trio of instrumentalists, Bob Wegner guitar, Vince Waters drums, Geoff Ball cello, perform original … Continue reading

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New Cumberland Bluegrass Band, Sat Nov 8

Saturday November 8, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. Back again (their shows sell out, so reserve early!) New Cumberland, a bluegrass band from London Ontario: Tom Burns – vocals and guitar,  Blair Heddle – vocals, mandolin and dobro, Paul Hurdle … Continue reading

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Party: Artword Artbar’s 5-year anniversary, host Dave Pomfret, Friday Nov 7

Friday November 7, 2014, at 8 pm, no cover. We’re celebrating Artword Artbar’s 5-year anniversary with a party and some special friends. We’ve invited our favourite singer-songwriter Dave Pomfret to host the evening. Dave got us started back in Fall … Continue reading

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Singalong with Sam Turton & Jane Lewis, Thurs Nov 6, at 7:30 pm

Thursday November 6, 2014, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($10 suggested) SINGALONG with Sam Turton and Jane Lewis, singer-songwriters from Guelph. Come out and SING! They’ve got songbooks full of classic favourites — YOU request the songs, and we all sing them … Continue reading

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closed, Wed Nov 5

Wednesday November 5, 2014, we will be closed.

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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, new edition, Sat Nov 1

Saturday November 1, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. Stuart Laughton is back with a new edition of his Radio Dial, with Stuart Laughton on vocals, guitar, harmonica, trumpet, piano. Guest musicians for November 1 are: Rebecca Campbell (vocals), Jim Clayton … Continue reading

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Zula presents Epps/Charuest & Barwin/Lee, Fri Oct 31

Friday, October 31, 2014, at 8:30 pm, $10-$15. Something special coming our way, organized by Cem Zafir (part of his Something Else 2014-2015 Creative Music Series): 2×2 –>Epps/Charuest & Barwin/Lee. Montreal improvisers, perpetual explorers and searchers of the sound, trumpeter … Continue reading

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Beg To Differ Trio, Thurs Oct 30

Thursday October 30, 2014 at 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 … Continue reading

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Legendary rocker Bob Bryden revisits ‘Yorkville Days’, Sat Oct 25

Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 8:00 pm, $10. Revisiting ‘Yorkville Days’ with Bob Bryden (formerly of Christmas and Reign Ghost), with The Suicidal Folk-Singers. Psychedelic lighting by Dan Zen. Ric Taylor wrote about Bryden’s launch of Yorkville Days last April … Continue reading

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CONCERT: Richard Laviolette & Baby Eagle, Fri Oct 24

  Friday, October 24 at 8 pm, cover $10 suggested. Special fundraising concert by singer-songwriters Richard Laviolette and Baby Eagle, both members of the You’ve Changed Records group of artists. RICHARD LAVIOLETTE: Richard Laviolette writes compassionate songs of romance, protest … Continue reading

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Jazz with Matthew Pullicino Tercet, Thurs Oct 23

Thursday October 23, at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. Jazz with The Matthew Pullicino Tercet, a trio of past and present Mohawk Jazz/Contemporary music students from the Hamilton area. The Tercet likes taking standards and adding a modern twist. Matthew Pullicino is … Continue reading

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Richard Garvey, Marina Marina, Karyn Ellis, Wed Oct 22 at 7:30 pm

Wednesday October 22, at 7:30 pm, $10. A wonderful evening of three indie singer-songwriters on tour: Karyn Ellis, Marina Marina and Richard Garvey, with new songs and new albums. Karyn Ellis is a singer-songwriter from Toronto. Last winter she released her … Continue reading

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Bluegrass with the Hill Brothers Band, Sat Oct 11

Saturday, October 11, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. The Hill Brothers Bluegrass Band in a reunion concert! First time on Artword Artbar’s stage, and a rare appearance by the amazing Rocky Hill. Featuring Randal Hill on mandolin and vocals, Rocky … Continue reading

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Art Crawl “To the Bone” Dave Gould exhibit & performance Fri Oct 10

Friday October 10, 2014, James North Art Crawl, music and art and craft beer on tap. In the Gallery: special guest tonight is musician/sculptor/zany guy Dave Gould, with an installation mainly of his instruments made of bones. And in the … Continue reading

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Singalong with Sam and Jane, plus CD release, Thur Oct 9, 7:30

Thursday October 9, 2014, at 7:30 pm, $10. Artbar favourites Jane Lewis and Sam Turton return with a special event — combining their popular Singalong with Jane’s CD release! The evening will feature a mix of original music from Jane’s … Continue reading

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Jam with friends after the play, Sat Oct 4 at 9:00 pm

Saturday October 4, 2014, at 9:00 pm, no cover. Sherman & Lee concert cancelled. We will be hangin’ out with the See Bob Run team and friends for an acoustic jam.

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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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Concert: Michael Vallely, Randal Hill, Matt Coleman, Sat Sept 27

Saturday September 27, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. Back again for another wonderful evening: Michael Vallely, Matt Coleman and Randal Hill. Singer-songwriter Michael Vallely presents an array of heartfelt original songs and a few interesting covers. Violinist Matt Coleman brings … Continue reading

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Concert: Mike Almas and Guilty Pleasure band, Fri Sept 26

Friday September 26, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. The great bluesman Mike Almas with a special new band Guilty Pleasure. The band members: Steve Hilbert (bass), Joanne Augustyn ( vocals, percussion), Jack Pedler (drums, vocals), Mike Almas (guitar, vocals). Collectively … Continue reading

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The Muted Note: Songs Based on Poems by P.K. Page, Susanna Hood & Scott Thomson, Thurs Sept 25

Thursday September 25 at 8 pm, $10. The Muted Note: Songs Based on Poems by P.K. Page, created and performed by Susanna Hood (voice & dance) and Scott Thomson (trombone). Artword Artbar is one stop on Susanna and Scott’s tour performing … Continue reading

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Supercrawl at Artword Artbar: Open Mic, 2 to 5 pm Sun Sept 14

Sunday, September 14, Sunday afternoon’s Supercrawl. We’ll open about 1:00 pm, then a relaxed Open Mic for the afternoon 2 pm until about 5 pm. Drop in.

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Supercrawl at Artword Artbar: Wayne Janus & Kaizen, Sat Sept 13

Saturday September 13, 2014, Supercrawl Showcase #3. from 8 pm, tip jar. Artword Artbar showcases guitarist Wayne Janus and his band KAIZEN: drums (David Carrillo), bass (Shane Lannigan) and guitar/vocals (Wayne Janus). They played Artword Artbar in July, and we … Continue reading

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Supercrawl kickoff at Artword Artbar: Skirt Check, w. 5-piece horn section, Thurs Sept 11

Thursday September 11, 2014, at 9:00 pm, no cover, tip jar. Artword Artbar’s season launch and Supercrawl Showcase #1, a kick-off special: Chris Skrzek, trombone player extraordinaire, has put together a nine-piece band called Skirt Check, with a five-piece horn … 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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“Open Mic for Open Streets”, hosted by Ron the Fiddler, Sun July 13, 11:00 to 4 pm

Sunday July 13, 2014, from 11 am to 4 pm. It’s the Open Streets Festival again (walk, ride, roll all day from 10 am to 5 pm up and down James Street North. http://openstreetshamilton.ca/). Artword Artbar presents “Open Mic for Open … Continue reading

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Concert: Wayne Janus and his band Kaizen, Sat July 12

Saturday July 12, 2014, at 8 pm, $5. KAIZEN is a three-piece band: drums (David Carrillo), bass (Shane Lannigan) and guitar/vocals (Wayne Janus). Their sound has a rich variety of influences ranging from Funk, Jazz, Blues, Fusion, Rock, and Latin. At … Continue reading

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ART CRAWL: PerlHaze: Sophia Perlman & Terra Hazelton, Fri July 11 8:15 pm

Friday July 11, 2014, from 8:15 pm, tip jar. An Art Crawl special treat: PerlHaze, a new project by two well-known jazz singers Sophia Perlman and Terra Hazelton. Join us at Artword Artbar, as they preview their new material and … Continue reading

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ART CRAWL: special opener Damon Hankoff, accordionist, Fri July 11, 7 pm

Friday July 11, from 7 to 8 pm, tip jar, a special Art Crawl opener. Accordionist and NY subway busker Damon Hankoff with a sample of his project Out of Sight of Land (brought to you at Artword Artbar by … Continue reading

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Concert: Jacob’s Cattle, w. Roy Patterson, Sat July 5

Saturday July 5, 2014, at 8 pm, $10.  Jacob’s Cattle, featuring Roy Patterson guitar, Burke Carroll pedal steel, Paul Donat bass, Mike Billard drums, will bring their richly evocative interpretation of Roots/Americana music to Artword Artbar. http://jacobscattle.com/ The band  performs … Continue reading

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Singalong with Sam Turton & Jane Lewis, Thurs June 26

Thursday June 26, 2014, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($10 suggested) SINGALONG with Sam Turton and Jane Lewis, singer-songwriters from Guelph. Come out and SING! They’ve got songbooks full of classic favourites — YOU request the songs, and we all sing them … Continue reading

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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, new edition, Sat June 21

Saturday June 21, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. (Call 905-543-8512 or book tickets online). Stuart Laughton is back with a new edition of his Radio Dial, with Stuart Laughton on vocals, guitar, harmonica, trumpet, piano. Guest musicians for June 21 … Continue reading

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Concert: Guitarist/singer Kyle Pacey and Friends, Friday June 20

Friday June 20, 2014, at 8 pm, $10, call 905-543-8512 to reserve.  Back again! Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer Kyle Pacey presents an evening of original music that’s an eclectic mix of soul, roots, R & B and funk. Kyle draws … Continue reading

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Concert: Dan Walsh with guitar and songs, Thurs June 19

Thursday June 19 at 8 pm, $10. Canadian multi-instrumentalist, Dan Walsh is already well known for his collaborations with a number of talented musicians. He’s added his bluesy-bluegrass signature style to two dozen albums and toured across North America, Europe … Continue reading

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Ian Foster, plus Graydon James & The Young Novelists, Wed June 18

Wednesday June 18, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Singer-songwriter-storyteller Ian Foster is on tour from Newfoundland with his new album. His special guests are Graydon James and The Young Novelists, from Toronto, rapidly becoming Artword Artbar regulars! Ian Foster, an … Continue reading

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Bluegrass with Whiskey Jack! Sat June 14

Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 8 pm, $15. (Call 905-543-8512 or book tickets online). The incredible Whiskey Jack bring their 30-year history of bluegrass and roots music to Artword Artbar.  http://www.whiskeyjackmusic.com/ Duncan Fremlin, one of Canada’s premier banjo players, met … Continue reading

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Art Crawl: Beg To Differ Trio, Fri June 13

Friday June 13, 2014, James North Art Crawl. In the bar from 8 pm, tip jar. An Artword favourite, the lively high-energy Beg To Differ Trio playing blues / jazz / funk — Tim Ninehouse on keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma … Continue reading

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An intimate evening of song with Shari Vandermolen, Sat June 7

Saturday June 7, 2014, at 8 pm, $15 regular, $10 for students/seniors/artists (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). An intimate evening of song with vocalist Shari Vandermolen, accompanied by Steve McCrae on piano and Clark Johnston on bass. Shari sings with her … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Abigail Neale Quartet, Wed June 4

Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. A night of jazz standards arranged by Abigail Neale for her quartet: Abigail Neale alto sax, Chris Bruder piano, Tom Altobelli acoustic bass, Luke Paron drums.

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“My Roots are Showing”: Jude Johnson, with Carl Horton, Sat May 31

Saturday May 31, 2014 at 8 pm, $15 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve ). “My Roots are Showing”. The one-and-only Jude Johnson on vocals, with Carl Horton on piano, in an evening of song. Jude will be joined by friends including … Continue reading

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Red-hot Bluegrass with Randal Hill and Friends, Fri May 30

Friday May 30, 2014 at 8 pm, $15 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). We love our Bluegrass! Another hot evening of dynamite bluegrass music with virtuoso mandolin player Randal Hill (mandolin and vocals).  On guitar and vocals, the rock-steady Johnny Frame. … Continue reading

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Special Concert: Graydon James and the Young Novelists PLUS Gabrielle Papillon and the Mighty Oak, Sun May 25, 7 pm

Sunday May 25 at 7 pm, $10. A special double bill featuring Toronto’s Graydon James and the Young Novelists, and Haligonians Gabrielle Papillon and her band The Mighty Oak, who are on a special tour previewing Gabrielle’s new album set … Continue reading

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Concert: Aaron Zukewich and Marie Avery, Sat May 24

Saturday May 24, 2014, at 8 pm, cover $10 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). WORLDS COLLIDE – Contemporary jazz pianist Aaron Zukewich and Hamilton singer/songwriter Marie Avery combine their talents for a collaborative performance of each other’s original music, as well as … Continue reading

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Concert: Edgar Breau, with Colina Phillips, Fri May 23

Friday May 23 at 8 pm, $10 (Call 905-543-8512 to reserve). Artword Artbar is pleased to welcome back the wonderful singer-songwriter Edgar Breau, with harmony vocals by Colina Phillips, and bass guitar by Kevin Christoff. Edgar Breau is a singer/songwriter … 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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Folk-Irish-bluegrass-jazz-Klez-fusion: The Bombadils + Kate & Rich + Richard Garvey, Wed May 14

Wednesday May 14, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Two wonderful bands, playing wacky and lovely music. The Bombadils, a band of four inspired by Irish, bluegrass and folk sources, on tour from Montreal, AND on tour from Halifax, Kate & … Continue reading

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Tia McGraff, Tommy Parham, and David Starr, Sat April 26

Saturday April 26, 2014 at 8 pm, $15. Our favourite Americana songstress  Tia McGraff returns to Artword Artbar, with Tommy Parham. http://tiamcgraff.com/ Their special guest for the evening is David Starr, an Americana singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist living in Cedaredge, Colorado. His music … Continue reading

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Concert: Melissa Bel, Brydan Smith, Fri April 25

Friday April 25, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. A concert with two singer/songwriters returning to Artword, touring with new songs and new albums: Melissa Bel and Brydan Smith. http://www.melissa-bel.com/ http://www.brydansmith.com/

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Concert: Azalea plus Ash and Bloom, Wed April 23

Wednesday April 23, 2014, at 8 pm, $10, child under 12 $5.  Azalea — Benjamin and Mia Hackett, husband & wife duo from Hamilton. For their latest release, “Inside Out”, Azalea has streamlined their folk-tinged pop sound and crafted songs … Continue reading

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Wayne Krawchuk & Carol Greene, Sat April 12

Saturday April 12, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Wayne Krawchuk & Carol Greene. New suite of songs by singer-songwriter Wayne Krawchuk, the first since the “Smile for the Camera” recordings. Then he’ll be joined by Carol Greene and other musical … Continue reading

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ART CRAWL BLUES: Big Johnny Blue and Strange Cargo, Fri April 11

James North Art Crawl, Friday April 11, 2014, from 8 pm to 11 pm or so, tip jar (suggested $5). Blues with Big Johnny Blue and Strange Cargo. Big Johnny Blue is John M. Crawford, Hamilton guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter … Continue reading

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Concert: Irish music, the Hamilton Ceili Band, Thurs April 10, 7:30 pm

Thursday April 10, 2014, at 7:30 pm, $10. The Hamilton Ceili Band plays Irish music at Artword Artbar. Tap your toes to jigs, reels, polkas and waltzes played on flute, fiddle, bodhran (drum), piano and accordion. Band members are: Catherine … Continue reading

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Theatre, Music, Storytelling: “Tales from the Attic” by Eric Nagler, April 4 & 5

Friday April 4 and Saturday April 5, 2014, at 8 pm, $20 door, $15 advance (call 905-543-8512 or book advance tickets online via PayPal). Well-known performer, musician and activist Eric Nagler performs Tales from the Attic: A retrospective in story … Continue reading

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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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“Hamilton Speaks Up”, a literary and musical Open Mic, Wed April 2

Wednesday April 2, 2014, at 7:30 pm, no cover, admission by donation. “Hamilton Speaks Up“, a literary and musical Open Mic, presented by the newly formed Hamilton Branch of the Canadian Authors Association. Writers and musicians, of all genres, are … Continue reading

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Tiny Bill Cody is not alone, Sat March 29

Saturday March 29, 2014, at 8:30 pm, $10. Tiny Bill Cody, singer-songwriter like no other, is back at Artword Artbar! “Tiny Bill Cody is not alone”. Guests include Mimi Shaw and Jeffery Griffiths and maybe more.

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Double Bill: Matthew de Zoete, Jeffery Straker, Fri March 28

Friday March 28, 2014 at 8 pm, $15 door, $12 adv (call 905-543-8512 or book advance tickets online via PayPal). Singer-Songwriter Double Bill: Matthew de Zoete and Jeffery Straker. Imagine Nick Drake cheering up a bit and living long enough … Continue reading

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Singalong with Sam Turton & Jane Lewis, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22

Thursday March 27, 2014, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($10 suggested) Thursday April 24, 2014, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($10 suggested) Thursday May 22, 2014, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($10 suggested) SINGALONG with Sam Turton and Jane Lewis, singer-songwriters from Guelph. Come out and … Continue reading

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Concert: George Meanwell and Eric St-Laurent, Fri March 21

Friday March 21, 2014 at 8 pm, pwyc. An intimate concert by guitarist-songwriter George Meanwell, a musician with a fascinating career. George spent the late 70’s as a member of the folk trio Short Turn, appearing throughout Ontario (including Festival … Continue reading

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The legendary Josh White Jr., is back! Thurs March 20

Thursday March 20, 2014 at 8 pm. $18 door, $15 advance (call 905-543-8512) or book advance tickets online via PayPal. Internationally acclaimed folk and bluesman Josh White Junior returns to Artword Artbar with a programme of folk and blues favourites … Continue reading

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St Patrick’s Eve Celtic song-fest: What the Folk and Chroí, Sun March 16, 7 pm

Sunday March 16 at 7 pm, $10. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Eve at Artword Artbar. A special song-fest with our favourite a capella group What the Folk. Joining them is Chroí (gaelic for ‘Heart’), a Hamilton-based, celtic-inspired band seeking to share … Continue reading

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Heavy Pedal #2, host Marie Avery, Sat March 15

Saturday March 15, 8 pm, $15 at door, $10 advance. Heavy Pedal #2, hosted by Marie Avery, in an evening highlighting songwriters playing our baby grand piano. Performers, who will each play a short solo set, include Annie Shaw, Sarah … Continue reading

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St. Paddy’s Day concert: Celtic fiddler Alana Cline, Thur March 13

Thursday March 13, at 8 pm, $10 adv. Call 905-543-8512 or book advance tickets online via PayPal. Celtic fiddler Alana Cline, with Leigh Cline on guitar and bouzouki, are back for a pre-Paddy’s day show.  This father-daughter duo combine Irish, … Continue reading

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Sistahs Express! Showcase, Intern’l Women’s Day, Sat Mar 8 at 2 pm

Saturday March 8, from 2 to 4 pm. WSGT (When Sistahs Get Together) presents Sistahs Express! hosted by singer/activist Queen Cee. “Artistic and Creative Women in the community coming together to showcase their talents of song, art, dance, instrument and … Continue reading

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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, Sat March 8, 2014

Saturday March 8, 2014, at 8 pm, $10, call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, with Stuart Laughton on vocals, guitar, harmonica, trumpet, piano; Burke Carroll on pedal steel guitar and Steve Lucas on bass. Why … Continue reading

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Klye Pacey, guitar virtuoso, Fri March 7, 2014

Friday March 7, 2014 at 8 pm, $10.00. call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer Kyle Pacey presents an evening of original music that’s an eclectic mix of soul, roots, R & B and funk. Kyle … 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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“Live at Lori’s Indoor Guitar Pull”, Feb 2, Mar 2, CANCELLED

CANCELLED March 2 and the rest, (Sun Feb 2, 2014, from 4 pm to 8-ish pm, pwyc.) Singer-songwriter Lori Yates has cancelled her plans for hosting a monthly Guitar Pull at Artword Artbar. It was fun while it lasted.

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Whiskey Jack, roots and bluegrass, Sat March 1, 2014.

Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. The incredible Whiskey Jack bring their 30-year history of bluegrass and roots music to Artword Artbar.  http://www.whiskeyjackmusic.com/ Duncan Fremlin, one of Canada’s premier banjo players, … Continue reading

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Blues: Big Johnny Blue and Strange Cargo, Fri Feb 28

Friday February 28, 2014, at 8 pm, $5. Blues with Big Johnny Blue and Strange Cargo. Big Johnny Blue is John M. Crawford, Hamilton guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and founding member of The Hamilton Blues Society. Big Johnny Blue has … Continue reading

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Concert: singer-songwriter Sue Leonard, Thurs Feb 27

Thursday February 27, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. Singer-songwriter Sue Leonard is back! She’ll be singing some new tunes she has written, featuring The Perfect Strangers Andrew Aldridge, Duane Rutter and Cindy Dell … Continue reading

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Concert: Michael Vallely, Randal Hill, Matt Coleman, Sat Feb 22

Saturday February 22, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512. A spirited evening with Michael Vallely, Matt Coleman and Randal Hill. Michael will present an array of heartfelt original songs and a few interesting covers. Violinist Matt Coleman brings a deft … Continue reading

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Lori Yates’ Songwriting Workshop showcase, Thur Feb 20, 2014

Thursday February 20, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyc. Lori Yates‘ Creative Genius Songwriting Workshop presents a showcase by participants from Creative Genius Songwriting workshop, who will perform the songs they wrote during the workshop.

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Richard Garvey hosts “Folk, Roots, Stew” every Wed in Feb: 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014

Every Wednesday in February 2014 (5, 12, 19, 26) at 8 pm. $10 or by donation.  FOLK, ROOTS, STEW, a festival of incredible folk and grassroots music, cooked up and hosted by singer-songwriter Richard Garvey. Artword Artbar will serve up … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Special Concert with The Acoustics, Sat Feb 15

Saturday February 15, 2014 at 8 pm, $20 door, adv $15. Call 905-543-8512. A special Valentine’s Day concert by the wonderful The Acoustics, a lively band from the Hamilton area, playing their own original folk/rock, world/roots, music. For the past … Continue reading

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ART CRAWL: Bill Lutes and the Art Crawlers, Fri Feb 14, 2014

Friday Feb 14, 2014, from 8 pm, tip jar. Bill Lutes and the Art Crawlers. Bill Lutes guitar, vocals, Lilia Lutes better vocals, warm and fuzzy waves, Robert Fick guitar, vocals, Hank Paton guitar, vocals, Kenny Clark guitar, vocals Bob … Continue reading

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Concert: Robert Reynolds and Mary-Jane Russell, Fri Feb 7

Friday February 7, 2014, 8 pm, $10. The Bob and MJ show: a double bill of singer-songwriters Robert Reynolds and Friends and Mary-Jane Russell (with Jennifer Lockman on keys), plus an opening set by Hannah Veldeven. Robert Reynolds and Friends … Continue reading

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Matapa’s Roots en Route Festival events, Feb 6 and Feb 8, 2014

Matapa Music and Arts organization presents two events at Artword Artbar in their Roots en Route Festival for Black History Month 2014. For info & tickets, call Matapa 289-700-9997 or http://www.matapa.ca/home/roots-en-route-festival Thursday February 6 at 8 pm, $10 door, $8 … Continue reading

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ICE STORM CANCELLATION Celebrating “Buzz” by the Woodshed Orchestra! Sat Dec 21

ICE STORM CANCELLATION Saturday December 21, 2013 at 8 pm  $10.00 – $15.00 (sliding scale) Celebrating “Buzz” by the Woodshed Orchestra! with special guests Dani Nash and The Dinner is Ruined. Legendary Toronto drummer Dave Clark (Rheostatics, Gord Downie, Charles … Continue reading

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CANCELLED Tribal Gallery presents Mark Marczyk, Fri Dec 20

CANCELLED Friday December 20 at 8 pm, tickets at the door $18, advance $15 call 905-543-8512. A special Tribal Gallery presentation! Toronto-based Ukrainian fiddler Mark Marczyk and guests Hutsuly perform an evening of traditional Christmas tunes from the Carpathian region.

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Lori Yates presents Creative Genius Songwriting Workshops Holiday Party! Thur Dec 19

Thursday December 19, 2013 at 8 pm, pwyc. Lori Yates presents Creative Genius Songwriting Workshops Holiday Party! Performances by: Virginia Vader, Hannah Veldeven, Mary Jane Russell, Sharon Washington, and past workshop participants. Guest songwriter: Duane Rutter. http://www.duaneruttermusic.com/ Closing set: Lori … Continue reading

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Celtic fiddler Alana Cline, with Leigh Cline, Wed Dec 18

Wednesday December 18, 2013, 8 pm, $10. Celtic Party evening with Alana Cline, a young and talented Celtic fiddler, in an instrumental duo with Leigh Cline on guitar and bouzouki. This father-daughter duo combine Irish, Cape Breton and Scottish styles … Continue reading

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Concert: Matthew deZoete, Luke Michielsen, Sarah Beatty, Sat Nov 30

Saturday November 30, 2013, at 8 pm, $12. dE ZOETE UNCHAINED! New songs by Matthew de Zoete. With special guests Luke Michielsen and Sarah Beatty. Imagine Nick Drake cheering up a bit and living long enough to work with Beck. … Continue reading

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Bluegrass concert with New Cumberland band, Sat Nov 23

Saturday November 23, 2013, at 8 pm, $15. Back again (their spring show sold out, so reserve early!) New Cumberland, a bluegrass band from London Ontario: Tom Burns – vocals and guitar,  Blair Heddle – vocals, mandolin and dobro, Paul … Continue reading

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Cindy Dell, Les Smith, Judi Rideout, Duane Rutter, Friday Nov 22

Friday November 22 at 8 pm,$15 suggested donation at the door. Backing each other up on an evening of original songs are four seasoned singer/songwriter southern Ontario artists: Cindy Dell of Port Dover (vocals, fiddle), Lester Smith of Hamilton (harmonica, … Continue reading

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Concert: Melanie Peterson and blueVenus, Thurs Nov 21

Thursday November 21, 2013 at 8 pm, $10. Saskatoon born singer-songwriter Melanie Peterson returns to Artword Artbar with her band to deliver her personal brand of folk-pop from her album “Unbreakable.” BBC radio describes her self-penned songs as “beautiful stories … Continue reading

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Late show 9:30, Graydon James & the Young Novelists, plus Gabrielle Papillon, Sat Nov 16

Saturday Nov 16 at 9:30 pm (after “Jim Lacroix”), $10. Toronto-based folk-rock band Graydon James & the Young Novelists  and Halifax singer-songwriter Gabrielle Papillon. In the span of three fast-paced years Graydon James & the Young Novelists have won a … Continue reading

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Late show 9:30 pm, Marie Avery, Amber Edgar, Lara Martin, Sat Nov 9

Saturday Nov 9 at 9:30 pm (after “Jim Lacroix”), $10. Three creative young solo singer-songwriters, Marie Avery, Amber Edgar and Lara Martin showcasing their new pieces. Marie Avery has been described as ‘a voice that cuts through the night like … Continue reading

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Late show 9:30: Mimi Shaw and the Highnote Ramblers, Fri Nov 8

Friday November 8, at 9:30 pm (after “Jim LaCroix”), tip jar, the James North Art Crawl. The fabulous Mimi Shaw and the Highnote Ramblers, with their a blend of rockabilly, 50’s R&B, old country, and original songs. Featuring Mimi Shaw … Continue reading

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Concert/CD Release: Carol Greene & Wayne Krawchuk, Sat Nov 2

Saturday, November 2, 2013, 8:00 pm, $10. An evening of music by Carol Greene and Wayne Krawchuk, with Ron Cole and Joe Gravina, celebrating their Crazy Love Recordings CD Release. The evening includes original music and covers. Carol Greene vocals, … Continue reading

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Mark McNeil and The Flashbacks, Fri Nov 1

Friday November 1 at 8 pm, at 8 pm, pwyc. Singer-songwriter and Artword favourite Mark McNeil has formed a new trio, The Flashbacks, where the accent is on Hamilton history and nostalgia. The group — with Cyndi Devereux on fiddle, … Continue reading

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NEW! Marc Pettigrew rocks again, Wed Oct 30

NEW EVENT! Wednesday October 30 at 8 pm, pwyc. An intimate and heartfelt evening of music by Marc Pettigrew and friends. Marc says “I’m a rocker tempered by time. I’ll be performing mostly my own material.” Marc’s new CD “Second … Continue reading

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Brazilian singer-songwriter Luanda Jones and band, Sat Oct 26

Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 8 pm, tickets $15/$20 (call 905-543-8512). Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Hamilton, is delighted to announce an evening with Brazilian singer-songwriter Luanda Jones and her band. Born in Rio de Janeiro and now based in … Continue reading

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“Another side of Trickbag”, an intimate night of roots and blues, Sat Oct 19

Saturday October 19 at 8 pm, $10. A special treat at Artword Artbar:  “Another side of Trickbag” emphasizing the intimate blues and roots side of the band. This is a rare evening of Trickbag delving into their acoustic blues bag, … Continue reading

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Lori Yates’ songwriters showcase, Thur Oct 17 8pm, Thur Nov 14 9:30, Thurs Dec 19

Thursday October 17 at 8 pm, pwyc. Lori Yates‘ Creative Genius Songwriting Workshop presents: Sharon Washington, Kim Lister, Pete Harding, Monica Knott, Tiffany Thompson, Dave McDonald, Lily Sazz. In a songwriter-in-the-round setting, participants from Creative Genius Songwriting workshop will perform … Continue reading

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The Tribal Gallery presents bluesman Morgan Davis, Sat Oct 12

Saturday October 12, 2013 at 8 pm. $12 advance, $15 at door. The Tribal Gallery presents a special concert by renowned guitarist-bluesman Morgan Davis. [Advance tickets at Artword Artbar, call 905-543-8512 or BUY ADVANCE TICKETS ON-LINE]. For nearly four decades Morgan … Continue reading

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Art Crawl, music by Ian Green and Kirsten Urbas, Fri Oct 11

Friday October 11, 2013, James North Art Crawl, from 8:30, in the bar, tip jar. Pianist Ian Green and vocalist Kirsten Urbas present an evening of music from every era including Romantic music, ragtime, show tunes, jazz standards, pop, rock, … Continue reading

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SPECIAL CONCERT: Andrew Downing & Guc Basar Gulle, Thurs Oct 10

Thursday October 10, 2013, 8 pm, $20 (CD and concert), $10 (concert only). Andrew Downing’s ANAHTAR project, with Andrew Downing – cello, Güç Basar Gülle – ud, Peter Lutek – clarinet, Debashis Sinha – percussion. Anahtar is the Turkish word … Continue reading

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HOT NEWS! Bluegrass with Randal Hill & Friends, Sat Oct 5

Saturday Oct 5, 8 pm, $15 (reserve 905-543-8512). We are delighted to announce that Randal Hill & Friends are coming back with some Red-Hot Bluegrass! Virtuoso mandolin player Randal Hill sets the pace on mandolin and vocals, Charlie Street heats … Continue reading

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Kyle Pacey, guitar virtuoso, Fri Oct 4

Friday October 4 at 8 pm, $10.00. Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer Kyle Pacey presents an evening of original music, an eclectic mix of soul, roots, funk and R & B. A musical force, Kyle Pacey has been described as Canada’s … Continue reading

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Richard Garvey, Sarah Beatty, Richard Laviolette, Anthony Damaio, Thursday Oct 3

NEWS! Thursday October 3, 2013, at 8 pm, $10 (suggested donation). The great singer-songwriter Richard Laviolette has also joined the evening! Singer-songwriter Richard Garvey has taken over the evening and invited some fine friends Sarah Beatty and Anthony Damiao to … Continue reading

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Cancelled, Wed Oct 2

Wednesday Oct 2, CANCELLED  Jazz with the Justin Golan Trio.

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Country songstress Tia McGraff, CD release, Sat Sept 28, 2013

Saturday September 28 at 8 pm, $15 door, $10 advance (905-543-8512 or BUY ADVANCE TICKETS ON-LINE): Tia McGraff, with Tommy Parham, Canadian Country songstress, back from Texas and Nashville, and here at Artword Artbar with her CD release concert. Come … Continue reading

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SINGALONG w. Sam Turton & Jane Lewis, Thurs Sept 26, Thurs Oct 24, Thurs Nov 28

Thursday Sept 26, 2013, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($5-$10 suggested) Thursday Oct 24, 2013, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($5-$10 suggested) Thursday Nov 28, 2013, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($5-$10 suggested) SINGALONG with Sam Turton and Jane Lewis, singer-songwriters from Guelph. Come out and … Continue reading

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The Acoustics, world/roots band, Sat Sept 21, 2013

Saturday September 21 at 8 pm: The Acoustics, an instrumental world/roots musical ensemble from Hamilton. For the past ten years, they have been cultivating their own unique world/roots music, with a lively upbeat Mediterranean sound. Alfonso Spoto accordion; Enzo Spoto, … Continue reading

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Folk-country band Paug Lake Road + Dan Belgue, Fri Sept 20

Friday September 20 at 8 pm, cover tba: Folk-country band Paug Lake Road: Sharon Coward (lead vocals, guitar, fiddle); Katie Hurdon (backing vocals, ukulele, various rattles); Ingrid Lucy-Weinhold (banjo, backing vocals); Matt Aston (drums), and Max Ferderber (bass and swaggar). … Continue reading

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Tom Dusome Reunion Concert, w. Betty Supple, Tanacetum Vulgare, Thurs Sept 19

Thursday September 19, 8 pm, pwyc/$5. Betty Supple, Tanacetum Vulgare, and Tom Dusome. Tom writes “After my cup of coffee in Guelph, I had to come back in style. This night of amazing singer/songwriters is just what I need for … Continue reading

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Special live on-line concert: Ophelia Syndrome, Sun Sept 15, 2 pm

Sunday September 15 at 2 pm. One of our favourite bands Ophelia Syndrome is planning something special. Here’s how they describe it: “an acoustic ‘esq’ performance in front of a live crowd, showcasing the new songs from our upcoming album, … Continue reading

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SUPERCRAWL: Artword Artbar showcases alt/indie rock bands Andreas & The Crimson Permanent, Sat Sept 14, 2013

Saturday September 14 (Supercrawl): open from 1:30 pm – afternoon 3-5: Jazz Plasma band: Brent on bass, Sergey on keyboard, Ivan on drums. – evening from 6 pm: Alt Rock Showcase at Artword Artbar! We’ve invited two interesting and original … 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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CANCELLED: Tobacco Troubadour on tour

Unfortunately we had to cancel our tour to Delhi Aug 24 and Hagersville Sept 7. We will bring it back another way another time when circumstances permit. Tobacco Troubadour is a musical play about growing up in tobacco country in … Continue reading

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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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Folk-rock band The Royal Streets + Lora Bidner + Justin Toito, Thurs August 15, 8 pm

Thursday August 15 at 8 pm, $5. Folk-rock band from Waterloo  The Royal Streets, on tour: Algernon Friolet (vocals & guitar), Mike Demsey (guitar), Jillian Dowding (vocals), Eric Stirtzinger (guitar). Formed in November 2012, they have taken their energetic folk … Continue reading

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Beer Tap Takeover Tastings + Eugene Martynec on laptops, Sean Dowhaniuk guitar… Sat Aug 10

Two weekends of Beer Tap Takeover Tastings, plus some great music and some special programming. Saturday August 10, 8 pm, cover $5-$10. Special concert featuring Eugene Martynec, laptop wizard, with some real-time compositions, with Sean Dowhaniuk on guitar, Jennifer Lockman … Continue reading

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Beer Tap Takeover Tastings + Fred Butler Septet + Simon Thomson Quintet, Fri Aug 9

Two weekends of Beer Tap Takeover Tastings, plus some great music and some special programming. Friday August 9 (James North Art Crawl) from 8 pm, tip jar. Two sets of jazz standards and some new compositions by the Fred Butler … Continue reading

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Shari Vandermolen, Sat July 13

Saturday July 13 at 8 pm, cover$10 (ca; 905-543-8512 to reserve). An intimate evening of song with vocalist Shari Vandermolen, and Steve McCrae on piano. We are long-time fans of Shari, and we are delighted she will be here. Shari … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, Wed July 10

Wednesday, July 10, 8 pm, cover tba. 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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Venn: Hayley Roscoe, Sean Dowhaniuk, Ethan Tilbury, Friday July 5

Friday July 5, 8 pm. $5. An evening of music with Venn: Hayley Roscoe on vocals and piano, Sean Dowhaniuk guitars, Mike Rajna drums, Ethan Tilbury bass. A little description by Hayley:  “We’re playing some contemporary songs from pop and … Continue reading

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Singalong with Sam Turton and Jane Lewis, Thurs June 27, 7:30-9:30

Thursday June 27, 2013, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($5-$10 suggested) SINGALONG with Sam Turton and Jane Lewis, singer-songwriters from Guelph. Come out and SING!  They’ve got songbooks full of classic favourites — YOU request the songs, and we all sing them … Continue reading

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XiFu Sagas: nine-member new music band, Sun June 23, 7 pm

IN THE NEWS! Noted by Leonard Turnevicius, classical music columnist  in June 20 The Spec. Plus an in-depth interview on Cut From Steel Blog: http://cutfromsteel.com/project/learning-all-about-the-xifu-sagas/ SPECIAL CONCERT Sunday June 23 at 7 pm, $10 door, $8 advance (book xifusagas.ca/shows ). XiFu Sagas, … Continue reading

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Open Mic for Open Streets, Sun June 23, 11 am-4 pm, PLUS special PoeMagic 2-3 pm

Sunday June 23 from 11 am to 4 pm. “Open Mic for Open Streets” hosted by Ron the Fiddler. It’s the Open Streets Festival again (walk, ride, roll all day from 10 am to 5 pm up and down James … Continue reading

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Fry Truck is back at Artword Artbar, Sat June 22 at 8:30

Saturday June 22 at 8:30 pm, cover $10. Fry Truck, our favourite alt-country star-studded band, is back at Artword Artbar. Band members playing tonight are:  Dave Pomfret (guitar/vocals), Dan Medakovic (banjitar/vocals), Linda Duemo (drums/vocals/guitar), Carrie Ashworth (bass), playing original music by … Continue reading

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Sue Leonard and the Perfect Strangers, EP Release, Fri June 21

Friday June 21 at 8 pm, $15 door $10 advance (reserve 905-543-8512). Singer-songwriter Sue Leonard performs songs from her new EP “Leonardville“. Sue’s band The Perfect Strangers” includes Carl Horton on piano, Neil Nickafor on bass, D&A (Doug & April-Mitchell … Continue reading

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Melanie Peterson, singer-songwriter, + Mimi Shaw, Thurs June 20

Thursday June 20 at 8 pm, cover $10. Saskatoon born singer-songwriter Melanie Peterson performs songs from her new album “Unbreakable”. Melanie’s band includes Peter Collins on bass, Mitch Girio on banjitar/electric guitar and Pete Lambert on drums. Melanie creates a … Continue reading

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The Sweet Nothings + Say Goodnight Gracie!, Sat June 15

Saturday June 15 at 8 pm, pwyc. Double bill: The Sweet Nothings, and Say Goodnight, Gracie! The Sweet Nothings are Tom Shea (guitar and vocals), Jennifer Lockman (piano and vocals), and Angela Maccaroni (flute and vocals), playing a high-octane and … Continue reading

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Indie double-bill: Molitor and Monica Pascoe, Wed June 12

Wednesday June 12, at 8 pm, cover tba. Indie/post-rock musician Molitor (Liam Morrison and band, guitar, bass & drums). He has just released his debut EP and is touring with indie singer/songwriter Monica Pascoe. “Molitor is the brainchild of Toronto … Continue reading

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Red-hot Bluegrass with Randal Hill and Friends, Sat June 8

Saturday June 8 at 8 pm, $15 at door, $10 advance (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). Another hot evening of dynamite bluegrass music with virtuoso mandolin player Randal Hill (mandolin and vocals).  On guitar and vocals, the rock-steady Johnny Frame. On … Continue reading

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Kyle Pacey, guitar virtuoso, Thursday June 6

Thursday June 6 at 8 pm, $10.00. Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer Kyle Pacey presents an evening of original music, an eclectic mix of soul, roots, funk and R & B. Ever since we were blown away by Kyle’s playing with … Continue reading

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Artword Theatre videos and more, Wed June 5

Wednesday June 5, at 8 pm, free. We will show some videos of our recent revival of Tobacco Troubadour, and more…

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Singer-songwriter Andrew Laviolette, Tues June 4 at 7:30 pm

Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 pm, cover $10. A special concert by songwriter Andrew Laviolette, on tour with his new self-titled album, and his trademark road-weary songwriting, tight finger picking and engaging storytelling. It has been 3 years (and hundreds … Continue reading

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Tribal Gallery presents “Eh?!” Fiddle Trio, Sat June 1

Saturday June 1, 2013, at 8 pm, $15 door, $12 advance (call 905-385-1829). “Experience World Music!” The Tribal Gallery presents “Eh?!” Fiddle Trio: Anne Lederman, Emilyn Stam and James Stephens, playing play traditional and contemporary Canadian fiddle-based music.  Between them, they … Continue reading

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SINGALONG with Sam and Jane, Thurs May 30

Thursday May 30, 2013, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($5-$10 suggested) SINGALONG with Sam Turton and Jane Lewis, singer-songwriters from Guelph. Come out and SING!  They’ve got songbooks full of classic favourites — YOU request the songs, and we all sing them … Continue reading

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Andy and Ariana, folk-fusion duo from Nova Scotia, Wed May 29

Wednesday May 29, 2013 at 8 pm, $5. Back again from Nova Scotia, duo Andy and Ariana, playing an original, acoustic fusion of roots, folk, jazz and world music. They’ve got a new CD! While Ariana weaves words and melodies … Continue reading

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Tom Dusome and the Utah Tar Sands Roadshow, Wed May 29 at 6:30

Wednesday May 29 from 6:30-8 pm. The Utah Tar Sands Roadshow, a presentation of Hamilton Freeskool! And from 8 to 8:30 pm, Tom Dusome, singer-songwriter, activist and free skolar, will perform a warm-up set for Andy and Ariana, here on … Continue reading

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Concert: What the Folk, Sunday May 26 at 7:30 pm

Sunday May 26 at 7:30 pm, cover $5. The wonderful “What The Folk?” are back, a multi-talented group of seven singers / instrumentalists. They play a range of folk-based and classical music, ranging from instrumental celtic pieces to a capella … Continue reading

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Tribal Gallery presents Mike Almas Blues Band, Sat May 25

Saturday May 25, 2013 at 8 pm $10 advance /$15 door. The Tribal Gallery presents the Mike Almas Blues Band in concert. A seasoned and talented guitarist, singer songwriter, Mike Almas has been recording and performing throughout North America for … Continue reading

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Singer-songwriter fiddler/guitarist Shari Ulrich and her Trio, Fri May 24

Friday May 24 at 8 pm, $15 advance, $20 door (reserve 905-543-8512). Artword Artbar is delighted to announce a special concert by the Juno award winning West Coast singer-songwriter Shari Ulrich with daughter Julia Graff and Ted Littlemore. Shari, an … Continue reading

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Marie Avery, The Benefit of the Free Man, & Peace and Love Heidi, Thurs May 23

Thursday May 23 at 8 pm, $7. Singer-songwriter Marie Avery hosts an evening of music with guests The Benefit of The Free Man and Peace and Love Heidi. Marie Avery has been described as ‘a voice that cuts through the … Continue reading

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Sean Dowhaniuk and the Improvising Jazz Orchestra, Fri May 17

Friday May 17 at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. Another night of new music, unpredictable, exciting, unexpected. Jazz guitarist Sean Dowhaniuk is assembling an adventurous group of jazz musicians to explore contemporary jazz-based compositions and some free improvisation. (Photo left, by H. … Continue reading

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Gunter Ott Blues Band, Thurs May 16

Thursday May 16 at 8 pm, $5. The Gunter Ott Blues Band, part of our celebration of The Blues this month, featuring Gunter Ott on guitar and vocals, with bassist Ian Linton and harmonica ace Eric Rooker, and special guest … Continue reading

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Matthew de Zoete and Ophelia Syndrome, Sat May 11

Saturday May 11 at 8 pm, $10. Folk and Beyond Double Bill:  Matthew de Zoete and his Band, plus Ophelia Syndrome. Matthew de Zoete and his Band – www.matthewdezoete.com Imagine Nick Drake cheering up a bit and living long enough … Continue reading

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ART CRAWL Fri May 10: blues in the bar – Beg to Differ

Friday May 10, James North Art Crawl. 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 Ninehouse on keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma … Continue reading

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Richard Garvey, The Blackwood Two, Sarah Beatty, Thurs May 9

Thursday May 9, 2013, at 8 pm, cover $10/pwyc. “A lovely lively folk concert” with The Blackwood Two and Richard Garvey on tour. Singer-songwriter Richard Garvey, from Kitchener is back with his delightful and thought-provoking roots and folk-based songs  www.richardgarvey.ca … Continue reading

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Artword Theatre’s “Tobacco Troubadour” at the Lyric, May 1 to 5

NEW DATES: May 1 to 5, 2013, six shows: Wed to Sunday at 7:30, plus a matinee Sunday at 2 pm. Artword Theatre’s four-play season at The Lyric 2012-2013 continues with a revival of our hit show Tobacco Troubadour, a … Continue reading

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SINGALONG with Sam and Jane, Thurs Apr 25

Thursday April 25, 2013, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($5-$10 suggested) SINGALONG with Sam Turton and Jane Lewis, singer-songwriters from Guelph. Come out and SING!  They’ve got songbooks full of classic favourites — YOU request the songs, and we all sing them … Continue reading

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Blake Bliss, Azalea, and Gibbran & Tamsynn-Lee, Thurs April 18

Thursday April 18, 7:30 pm, admission by donation (suggested $10). Alt-country band Azalea (Benjamin Hackett and Mia Cioffi) have put together an evening of music inspired by hope and love. Three distinctly different artists, thematically tied, coming together for a … Continue reading

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Blakka’s Birthday Bash: Blakka Ellis, Michael St. George, Sat April 13

Saturday April 13, 2013 at 8:00 pm. Fullstride Sounds presents Blakka’s Birthday Bash! An intimate evening of LYRICS & LAUGHTER with Blakka Ellis, Michael St. George, and Iatunbi. Part of Fullstride’s Blak Maple Series. Tickets: $15 presold, $20 at the … Continue reading

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ART CRAWL, jazz with Aubrey Wilson quartet, Fri April 12

Friday April 12, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm onwards. Tip jar. Jazz in the bar with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet with Aubrey Wilson vocals, Chris Bruder piano, Sean Bruce Parker drums, and Tom Altobelli bass, playing a variety … Continue reading

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Vocal workshop with Queen Cee, Sat April 6, 2 to 4:30 pm

Saturday April 6, from 2 to 4:30 pm. Vocal guidance from a SOUL perspective. This is an all ages Vocal Workshop for those that have a passion for singing and want to work at strengthening their own vocal abilities and … Continue reading

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SOLD OUT! New Cumberland bluegrass band, Saturday April 6

SOLD OUT! Saturday April 6, at 8 pm. $15. New Cumberland, a bluegrass band from London Ontario: Tom Burns – vocals and guitar,  Blair Heddle – vocals, mandolin and dobro, Paul Hurdle – vocals and banjo, Tom Rutledge – string … Continue reading

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The Justin Sawicki Band, w. guest Deanna Wells, Friday April 5

Friday April 5 at 8 pm, $5. The Justin Sawicki Band, featuring songwriter Justin Sawicki on vocals and guitar, with a modern take on traditional folk, country, and blues music. His recent CD Nothing for No One (2010) has been … Continue reading

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