Friday March1, 2019, at 8 pm, $tba. The Amy Project returns to Artword Artbar! The show is a musical and storied journey outlining the short but tragic life of Amy Winehouse, the late British soul, blues and jazz singer. The performers are: Marni Shuster as the voice of Amy, Anthony Caradonna guitar/vocals, Ian Taylor bass/vocals, Amy DiNino piano/synth/vocals and Dominic DiNino drums.
Amy Winehouse was nominated for 63 World Music Awards and won 25 times for her songs and recordings before her death in 2011 at the age of only 27. The Amy Project performance will cover most of the songs from her two main albums Frank and Back to Black, plus many more of her other recordings, and some unreleased covers and collaborations.
Event, Music, Music-Blues, Music-pop-etc., Music-rock, Music-Soul/R&B
Friday February 22, 2019, at 8 pm. Alternative funk and soul with the Olivia Brown Quartet: “Billie Holiday, James Brown, and the Pixies collide in an evening of refreshingly original music.”
Olivia Brown bass and vocals, Jake Franiczek guitar, Justin McHugh drums, Ian Aisling piano.
Event, Music, Music-Jazz, Music-Soul/R&B
Saturday February 16, 2019, at 8 pm, $15 advance, $20 at the door. Mr. Jay hosts another fabulous Acoustic Moments show, featuring world-class reggae music by The Riddim Riders Unplugged.
Core members Franklin Joseph and Mike Rajczak are joined by vocalist Lauren Mikayla. The band breaks away from their usual reggae-rockers vibe with this configuration, presenting an acoustic-soul vibe featuring acoustic and classical guitars, djembe, conga and hand percussion, and a big focus on rich vocal harmonies.
Event, Music, Music-Soul/R&B, Music-World
Friday November 16, 2018, at 8 pm.
Tickets $20 door. Call 905-543-8512. Advance tickets closed.
Acoustic Moments: the R&B and Soul Edition hosted by Mr. Jay Maca. presents three powerhouse R&B / Soul performers:
Shanika Maria: Shanika Maria is a singer-songwriter from Hamilton, currently living in Toronto. She explores themes of empowerment, societal expectation, identity and relationships through her music. She has been performing around Southern Ontario since 2014. In 2017, she released her debut EP Childish Games. Shanika is set to release her full length album Subtle Uncertainties in January 2019. 
The album takes on a full sound with styles that range from pop electronic, beach rock, dark country and folk. http://www.shanikamaria.com/
Jamila B.: Jamila B. is a Canadian r&b/pop singer who was born to a Nigerian father and a British-Caribbean mother in Hamilton, Ontario. Always a lover of music, Jamila B. began singing and writing at the age of eleven. In a short time, she found herself performing locally and had the opportunity to open for headliners such as The Clipse, Choclair, Derrick Morgan, The Ink Spots, Tanya Stephens, Bobby Valentino, Black Sheep, and Redman. Jamila B. likes to focus on music that has a positive message and sings about matters of the heart. 
She has a small but mighty team of producers creating her sound for her debut album, Love & Confidence, an EP that chronicles the ups and downs in life and the sweetness of love. soundcloud.com/jamilaonline
Bonnie Hamilton.: Bonnie Hamilton is a singer, songwriter and keyboard player, the genres of soul, funk, jazz, ska, reggae. “I am on a journey to discovering true love, peace, identity, and my purpose. Time to make music.”
https://www.facebook.com/bonniehamilton78/
Event, Music, Music-singer/songwriter, Music-Soul/R&B
Supercrawl Weekend, Thursday September 13, 2018, 8 pm, tip jar. LTtheMonk & Friends. Rapper LTthe Monk returns with his band: Liam Tyndall vocals, Santiago Rozo piano, Cam Watson bass, Lucas Hibbs drums + guest opening band.
Event, James North events, Music, Music-rock, Music-Soul/R&B
Friday May 25, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or 
Book online
The Amy Project is a musical and storied journey outlining the short but tragic life of Amy Winehouse, the late British soul, blues and jazz singer. The show is performed live by five talented performers: Marni Shuster as the voice of Amy, Anthony Caradonna guitar/vocals, Ian Taylor bass/vocals, Amy DiNino piano/synth/vocals and Dominic DiNino drums.
Amy Winehouse was nominated for 63 World Music Awards and won 25 times for her songs and recordings before her death in 2011 at the age of only 27. The Amy Project performance will cover most of the songs from her two main albums Frank and Back to Black, plus many more of her other recordings, and some unreleased covers and collaborations.
Event, Music, Music-Blues, Music-Soul/R&B
Saturday May 5, 2018, $15 advance, $20 door. Andre Bisson Acoustic Show
Advance ticket site: www.ticketscene.ca/events/20501/
An evening of original acoustic music with heavy influences in soul, blues & roots, and gospel, performed by a unique group of 8 talented musicians playing instruments such as the cello, violin, bass, trumpet, and saxophone. Here is the line-up so far: Andre Bisson (vocal/guitar), Loretta Hale (trumpet/cello), Gordon Aeichele (tenor sax/clarinet), Mike Rowell (acoustic bass), Sean Bruce Parker (drums), Theresa Hale-Charters (vocals), Aubrey Wilson (vocals), Crystal Lee (violin).
Event, Music, Music-Blues, Music-Soul/R&B
Wednesday April 18, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Soulful & Intimate is a concert by R&B/Soul singer Rufus John, with band: Attila Toth bass, a drummer and a keyboard player. He will share some songs and stories behind his new album, Gone But Not Forgotten, slated to be released June 2018. Rufus will also sing some of his favourite covers. www.facebook.com/rufusjohnmusic
His special guest for the evening is soul and jazz singer Bonnie Hamilton has cancelled due to illness. www.facebook.com/bonniehamilton78/
Rufus John is a Canadian-Caribbean Artist who is bringing a refreshing sound to the Canadian R&B/Soul music scene. In early 2014 Rufus released his first full length album entitled Growing Pains. Read more…
Event, Music-Soul/R&B
