Category Archives: Event

SINGALONG with Sam and Jane, Thurs May 30

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Editor

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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Jazz with Justin Golan and his band, Wed May 22

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Editor

Wednesday May 22 at 8 pm, pwyc/$5. Jazz with pianist Justin Golan and his band. Details coming.

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Sean Dowhaniuk and the Improvising Jazz Orchestra, Fri May 17

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Editor

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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Jazz: Fred Butler and his Big Band, Wed May 15

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Editor

Wednesday May 15, 8 pm, pwyc. Fred Butler and his Big Band (yes, on our small stage!), playing two sets of big band tunes from Duke Ellington classics to more modern big band charts written by local musicians. The band … Continue reading →

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Matthew de Zoete and Ophelia Syndrome, Sat May 11

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Editor

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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Gallery: The Blues in Black and White, photos by Robert Allison, May 2013

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Editor

In the Gallery, month of May 2013, The Blues in Black and White, an exhibition of archival photographs by Robert Allison from the glory days of Albert’s Hall, the premier venue in the late 80s for blues musicians passing through … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Editor

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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Panel discussion: “In soli?” – part 2, Wed May 8 at 7 pm

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Editor

Wednesday May 8, doors open at 6:30, panel and discussion from 7-9 pm. Free. Light snacks provided, cash bar. In soli? -Part 2: A panel, discussion, and social event about the tensions of being “in solidarity”. The Political Action Committee … Continue reading →

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“Jack Layton: Art in Action” book launch, Tues May 7 at 7:30

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Editor

Tuesday May 7 at 7:30 pm. Book launch of “Jack Layton: Art in Action”, edited by Penn Kemp (300 pages) Quattro Press. The book has over 100 contributors, each telling surprising stories and anecdotes about Jack and the arts. The … Continue reading →

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