Category Archives: Event

Beg to Differ Quartet, Sat March 9, at 9 pm

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Editor

Saturday March 9, 2019, at 9:00 pm, $10. An Artbar favourite, Beg To Differ Quartet, are back with a special late concert. Tim Ninehouse on keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma on guitar; Steve Foster on drums and new member Ryan Ethier … Continue reading →

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Beelays: Jazz Quartet, + Nosey Neighbour, double-bill, Fri March 8

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Editor

Friday March 8, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. A double bill of jazz and funk. Beelays: Jazz Quartet, with Jordan Snider on drums, Tom Altobelli on bass, Chris Bruder on piano and Scott McIntosh on guitar, is a stripped down … Continue reading →

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Guitar Magic: James Bryan and Emma Rush, Thurs Mar 7, at 7:30

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Editor

Thursday March 7, 2019, at 7:30 pm, $20. Two of Canada’s finest guitarists, James Bryan (McCollum) and Emma Rush come together for a night of pure guitar magic. Jazz meets pop meets folk meets classical. Originals meet classics. Tickets:  www.eventbrite.com/e/guitar-magic-tickets-55478289056 … Continue reading →

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Sad Boys Literary Society, readings, music, Wed Mar 6

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Editor

Wednesday March 6, 2019, at 8 pm. Admission by donation. The Sad Boys Literary Society returns with music, readings, and new chapbooks. Host Ben Robinson. Performers include: Elise Arsenault, Anthony Easton, Melissa Payne.  

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RESCHEDULED Jazz: The Jill McKenna Project, Tues Mar 5, 2019

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Editor

NEW date: Tuesday March 5, 2019. Early! 7 to 9:30 pm. To reserve: call 905-543-8512. Jazz with The Jill McKenna Project: Jill McKenna bass, Adrean Farrugia piano, Mackenzie Read drums. They will be exploring some new music and pushing the … Continue reading →

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Jazz with the Carolyn Credico Quartet, Sat Mar 2

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Editor

Saturday March 2, 2019, at 8 pm, $10. Artword welcomes back “sweet and soulful” jazz singer Carolyn Credico with the Carolyn Credico Quartet: Chris Bruder piano, Jordan Snider drums, Victor Vrankulj bass. Join us for an evening of beautiful jazz … Continue reading →

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The Amy Project, stories/songs of Amy Winehouse, Fri March 1

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Editor

Friday March 1, 2019, at 8 pm, $10. Online ticketing closed. Call 905-543-8512 or 905-912-9083 for ticket availability. Amy Project returns to Artword Artbar! The show is a musical and storied journey outlining the short but tragic life of Amy … Continue reading →

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Kongero, a capella quartet from Sweden, Thurs Feb 28, 2019

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Editor

Thursday February 28, 2019, at 8 pm, $15 regular / $10 students/seniors.  Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Kongero, the a capella Swedish vocal group returns to Artword Artbar. Singers Lotta Andersson, Emma Björling, Anna Larsson and Anna Wikénius draw traditional … Continue reading →

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Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble, Sat Feb 23, 2019

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Editor

Saturday February 23, 2019 at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   The Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble returns again for Black History Month! This ensemble combines the ancient rhythms of Africa with the jazz harmonies of modern times. … Continue reading →

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Alternative funk & soul: Olivia Brown Quartet, Fri Feb 22, 2019

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Editor

Friday February 22, 2019, at 8 pm, $10. 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, … Continue reading →

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Psychedelic jazz, guitarist Doug Murphy, Thurs Feb 21, 2019

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Editor

Thursday February 21,2019, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. Fusion psychedelic jazz with  guitarist Doug Murphy and his band “It Is What It Is”: Alana Gunn bass, Oscar Galbraith drums, Mike Ricci saxophone and flute. Guest set by Stef … Continue reading →

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Jazz, Alex Tomowich Quartet, Sun Feb 17, 2019 at 7 pm

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Editor

Sunday February 17, 2019 at 7 pm, $15 / $10 students. Special early Sunday concert. Jazz w. the Alex Tomowich Quartet:  Ted Warren on drums, Pat Collins on bass, Michael Morabito on saxophones, and Alex Tomowich on piano. The quartet … Continue reading →

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Acoustic Moments: The Riddim Riders Unplugged, Sat Feb 16, 2019

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Editor

Saturday February 16, 2019, at 8 pm. $15 advance, $20 at the door. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   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 … Continue reading →

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Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley “Morning Sun” Black History Month, Fri Feb 15, 2019

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Editor

Friday February 15, 2019, at 8 pm. $15 advance, $20 door. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   The wonderful blues/gospel duo Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley are bringing us a very special show: “Morning Sun” – a celebration in song for … Continue reading →

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Valentine Special with Em and Joss, Thur Feb 14, 2019

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Editor

Thursday February 14, 2019, at 8 pm. $15. Artword Artbar hosts a date-night Valentine’s Day special, a romantic evening of music with our wonderful friends Em and Joss (Emily Kemp and Jocelyn Russell). They will sing their favourite love songs. … Continue reading →

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Jazz w. the Winona Collective, Sat Feb 9, 2019

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Editor

Saturday February 9, 2019, at 8 pm, $10. The Winona Collective is a group of five jazz musician friends: Dan Pitt and Harry Bartlett on guitars, and Jill McKenna and Caleb Klager on upright basses. They are exploring the possibilities of … Continue reading →

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The SoulCypher: featuring Aisha Barrow & Viktoria Csik, Fri Feb 8, 2019

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Editor

Friday February 8, 2019, at 8:30 pm, $10. The SoulCypher features up-and-coming Soul and R&B artists LifeandtheTribe (Aisha Barrow vocalist and band) and Viktoria Csik and band. The evening will showcase modern and classic R&B and Neo-soul. Lifeandthetribe: Aisha Barrow vocals … Continue reading →

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OPENING Event: Kyp Harness, w. Tania Gill & Dale Morningstar, Thurs Feb 7, 2019

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Editor

Thursday February 7, 2019, at 8 pm, $10 / pwyc. First event of 2019. Songwriter Kyp Harness, musician and writer, is celebrating the release of his second novel The Abandoned as well as his 14th album, self-titled Kyp Harness. Joining … Continue reading →

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