Category Archives: Event

Cancelled, Wed Oct 2

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Editor

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

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

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Editor

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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Book Tour by Mark Bray, an Occupy Wall Street organizer, Sat Sept 28, 3:30

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Editor

Saturday, September 28 at 3:30 pm. Come to the book tour event for Translating Anarchy: The Anarchism of Occupy Wall Street by Mark Bray. Translating Anarchy tells the story of the anti-capitalist anti-authoritarians of Occupy Wall Street who strategically communicated … Continue reading →

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PoeMagic, host Klyde Broox, Fri Sept 27, Fri Oct 25

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Editor

Friday September 27, 2013 at 8 pm, pwyc. Friday October 25, 2013 at 8 pm, pwyc. PoeMagic, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. All genres of spoken word poets welcome. Contact Klyde at  kbroox@porchlight.ca.  “Steeped in … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Editor

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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Jazz Jam, hosts John Imre, Kevin Fraser, Devin Patten, Wed Sept 25, Thurs Oct 31

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Editor

Wednesday September 25, 2013, at 8 pm, no cover, tip jar. Mohawk Music Jam Night, mostly jazz, all musicians welcome. The evening is hosted by John Imre, playing our baby grand piano, Kevin Fraser on bass and guitar and Devin … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Editor

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

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Editor

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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Gallery: Alicia Giansante, Olivia Rozema and Jenn Shamo, Sept 12-22

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Editor

Artword Gallery: Sept. 12-22, 2013. “Flux”, a group exhibition by Alicia Giansante, Olivia Rozema and Jenn Shamo, all currently completing a degree in Studio Art at McMaster University. The artists will be present during Friday Sept 13 Art Crawl and … Continue reading →

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Jazz quintet The Man-Eating Anteaters, live recording, Thurs Sept 12

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Editor

Thursday September 12 at 8 pm, pwyc. A live recording with The Man-Eating Anteaters. The band: Abigail Neale – alto sax; Jacob Sinclair – guitar; Sunjung Park – piano; Devin Patten – bass; Austin Gembora – drums. They will be … Continue reading →

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EXTRA! Lit Live Reading Series for September, Sun Sept 8 at 7:30

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Editor

Sunday September 8 at 7:30 pm. Lit Live Reading Series for September: Brad Smith, Carmine Starnino, Heather J. Wood, Lil Blume, Safia Fazlul and Shannon Maguire. September’s LitLive features six fantastic writers — novelists, poets, anthologists — from near and … Continue reading →

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