Category Archives: Event

Concert: Christina diFranco & Phunktown5, Sat July 7

Saturday July 7 at 8 pm, cover $5. A high-energy night of Motown and funk with vocalist Christina di Franco and her band, Phunktown5. Christina DiFranco (vocals), Scott McIntosh (guitar), Chris Bruder (piano), Tom Altobelli (bass) and Jordan Snider(drums). Phunktown5 … Continue reading

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Concert: Paul Federici and Beth Moore, Friday July 6

Friday July 6 at 8 pm, pwyc. Singer-songwriter Paul Federici (who appeared at Artword Artbar in the first Catherine North Studio showcase) is back for a full evening, with special guest Beth Moore. Paul is on tour with a new … Continue reading

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Showcase “Lost & Found” host Catherine North Studio, Thurs July 5

Thursday July 5, 2012, 8pm, pwyc, at Artword Artbar. Catherine North Studios’ monthly series, “Lost and Found,” features old friends and newly discovered talent. From pop rock to contemporary classical, the Catherine North folks would like to show Hamilton the … Continue reading

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CLOSED Saturday June 30 for Canada Day weekend

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Concert: singer-pianists Jeffery Straker and Paisley Jura, Fri June 29

Friday June 29 at 8 pm, $10, at Artword Artbar. Two solo acts Jeffery Straker and Paisley Jura, both singing their songs and playing our piano. Jeffery Straker is a singer-pianist in the vein of Sarah Slean, Harry Chapin, early … Continue reading

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SINGALONG with Sam and Jane, Thurs June 28 at 7:30 pm

Thursday June 28, 2012, 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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Jazz: The Dan Pitt Collective, Wed June 27

Wednesday June 27 at 8 pm, $5. Jazz with the Dan Pitt Collective: Corey McBride – sax; Dan Pitt – guitar; Ethan Lacey – piano; Kevin Fraser – bass; Mat Gervais – drums.

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“Open Mic for Open Streets”, Sunday June 24, 11 am to 4 pm

Sunday June 24 from 11 am to 4 pm. “Open Mic for Open Streets“, Artword Artbar’s traditional presence on the street, as we haul our sound gear out to the corner of Colbourne & James Street North, to join in … Continue reading

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Tribal Gallery presents Kavyan Persian Band, Sat June 23

“Experience World Music!” The Tribal Gallery Presents concert series. Saturday June 23 at 8 pm $15 (one price, reservations a must, call 905-385-1829) Kavyan is back! Kavyan is a seven-piece Hamilton band playing classical Persian music on traditional instruments. The … Continue reading

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Special concert: Ophelia Syndrome, Thurs June 21

Thursday June 21 at 8 pm, (ticket TBA). Special Ophelia Syndrome fundraiser concert for their upcoming European tour.  Ophelia Syndrome, an experimental five-piece band from Hamilton, is: Trina Nadeau (cello), Deanna Wells (vocals, keyboards),  Adrian McFarlane (drums), Josh Kohler (bass, backing … Continue reading

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Jug Band / Old Timey Night, Wed June 20, at 8:30

Wednesday June 20 at 8:30 pm (after Science Cafe), a foot-stomping night of jug band music with the Griffintown Jug Addicts, that is, three of them: Dan Livingstone (fingerstyle blues guitarist), Brad Levia (washboard) and Julia Narveson (washtub). http://danlivingstone.com/jug.html  “Drawing … Continue reading

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The fabulous Micah Barnes takes over Sat June 16

Saturday June 16 at 8 pm, $10. We are delighted to announce that the absolutely wonderful cabaret singer Micah Barnes will be jumping on board, with an intimate and delightful evening of songs at our piano. He’ll be singing Classic … Continue reading

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NEWS FLASH! Tim Ninehouse of Beg to Differ steps in for Tiny Bill Cody, Friday June 15

Friday June 15, at 8:30 pm, pwyc.  Oh yes, we have a show for you! The full band Beg to Differ — Tim Ninehouse piano, keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma guitar; Steve Foster drums. are on board for a lively concert … Continue reading

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Concert: Fred Magie, Darin Martin, Social Animals, Thurs June 14

Thursday June 14 at 8 pm, $10. Concert featuring Fred Magie, with Darin Martin and Social Animals. Dundas singer songwriter Fred Magie’s latest release entitled “Window to the World” lead to a Hamilton Music Award Nomination for “Adult Alternative Recording … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Thom Mason Quartet, Wed June 13

Wednesday June 13, at 8 pm $5. Jazz with the Thom Mason Quartet. With Fred Butler on tenor sax, Kevin Fraser on upright bass, Luke Paron on drums and Thom Mason on guitar, playing their interpretations of traditional standards and … Continue reading

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Guelph Jazz Festival Launch and Colloquium w. The Vertical Squirrels, Sunday June 10

Sunday June 10, a special afternoon concert, 3 pm, free, at Artword Artbar. We are excited to announce the first-­ever festival launch in Hamilton of the 19th annual Guelph Jazz Festival and Colloquium. Considered among the most visionary musical events … Continue reading

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