Category Archives: Music-Jazz

Saturday October 12, 2019, at 8 pm, $15 regular, $10 students. To reserve tickets (and seating), call 905-543-8512, or  Book online   The Elena Kapeleris Quintet, a Toronto-based quintet, led by Elena Kapeleris, is joining forces with two of Hamilton’s … Continue reading →

Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 7:30 pm, $15/$10 students. Special show just added! Brownman Ali’s Jazz Xmas show is a unique reading of classic holiday tunes by the BROWNMAN AKOUSTIC QUARTET with Brownman Ali on trumpet, Nick Maclean on piano, … Continue reading →

Saturday October 6, 2018, 8 pm, $10/ $5 students. An evening with the Alex Tomowich Quartet: William Fachin on drums, Michael Morabito on saxophone(s), Victor Agrippa on EWI (electronic wind instrument), Alex Tomowich on piano. The quartet is an exhilarating group based … Continue reading →

Thursday September 27, 2018, 8 pm, $10. Jazz pianist Chris Bruder, a regular at Artword Artbar, is showcasing his new compositions, with Brad Cheeseman on bass, Geoffrey Bruce on drums and Scott Neilson on sax.

Friday, September 21, 2018 at 8 pm, $15. Book online   Noted jazz vocalist Maureen Kennedy is coming to Artword Artbar! Her fans have been asking for her! Here is Maureen’s description of her plan for us: “For my first gig … Continue reading →

Thursday September 20, 2018 at 8 pm. Jazz with the Nick Maclean Quartet: Nick Maclean piano, Brownman Ali trumpet, Jesse Dietschi bass, Tyler Goertzen drums. $15 at door. The award-winning Nick Maclean Quartet makes Artword Artbar the second stop of … Continue reading →

Saturday June 23, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Jazz vocalist Sienna Dahlen and pianist Amanda Tosoff, in an intimate evening of original French and English music in the styles of Cole Porter, Leonard Cohen … Continue reading →

Wed April 25, 2018, at 8 pm. $10. Call 905-543-8512 to reserve. Jazz with the Scott McIntosh Quartet. The players are Mike Malone on trumpet, Clark Johnston on bass, Jordan Snider on drums, and Scott McIntosh on guitar. The quartet … Continue reading →

Saturday, March 24, 2018, at 8 pm, tickets $15 regular, $10 students /seniors. Book online ZULA Presents jazz improvisers Zero Point, from New York. The quartet features Daniel Carter saxophones, trumpet, clarinet, flute, piano, with Marius Duboule guitars; Michael Bates … Continue reading →

Friday March 23, 2018, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. An evening of jazz with The Tom Altobelli Group will feature Tom’s original compositions, as well as original works by members of the band.  Band members are: Aaron Bowers … Continue reading →

Thursday March 22, 2018, at 8 pm $10 / $5 students. In an evening of homage and celebration, the students of Hamilton jazz pianist/composer Adrean Farrugia will pay tribute to Adrean in a performance of his original compositions; everything from … Continue reading →

Thursday March 1, 2018, 8:00 pm, $10 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). A special concert at Artword Artbar featuring the renowned Estonian bass player Toivo Unt. The band: Mike Malone trumpet,  Kevin Dempsey drums, John Sherwood piano, Jeff King tenor sax. … Continue reading →

SHOW CANCELLED: Thursday February 15, 2018, 8 pm, $15. Drummer David Lyttle is Ireland’s most celebrated jazz musician of today. He’s the island’s only MOBO Award nominee and has made appearances in over twenty countries, including recent artist residencies in China … Continue reading →

Saturday Feb 3, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. An exciting jazz double bill to kick off our first weekend of concerts in 2018: Bassist and composer Alex Fournier brings his sextet Triio: Bea Labikova alto sax; Aidan Sibley trombone; Tom … Continue reading →

Saturday November 11, 2017, 8 pm, $15. Filling in for MOJO (who had to cancel) is the wonderful SwingLine band (The Little Big Band). SwingLine began as a project organized by Darren Blundell and Urmas Soomet. The musicians of this … Continue reading →

Wednesday October 18, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. The Chris Platt Trio will be releasing their debut album, Sky Glow. Chris Platt guitar; Phill Albert bass; Mike Rajna drums. The album consists of entirely original compositions by Chris, drawing influence … Continue reading →

Friday September 22, 2017 at 8 pm, $10. Hamilton bassist/composer Brad Cheeseman presents music from his new album The Tide Turns. With: Robert Chapman (guitar), Kelly Jefferson (tenor sax), Sam Kogen (piano/keys), Marito Marques (drums), and special guest Adrean Farrugia … Continue reading →

Tuesday September 12, 2017 at 8 pm, $15 reg/ $10 students. Special show! The Great Reunion Concert: Chris Banks bass, Adrean Farrugia piano, Chris Gale saxophone, Chris Lamont drums. Adrean explains: “I ran into an old friend (bassist Chris Banks) … Continue reading →

Friday July 14, 2017 at 8 pm, $10. Jazz with The Carolyn Credico Quartet: Carolyn Credico vocals, Bob Shields guitar, Clark Johnston bass, Adam Fielding drums. The Quartet will perform a variety of beautiful jazz standards, latin and pop tunes. … Continue reading →

Saturday July 8, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz with the Scott Taplay Group: guitarist Scott Taplay, Jonas Pearson Paavola electric bass and Victor Agrippa alto sax. This jazz trio performs a modern take on jazz standards and a few … Continue reading →

Saturday June 3, 2017, at 8 pm. $15 / $10 students. To reserve call 905-543-8512, or Book online Ted’s Warren Commission plays fresh, original, modern jazz. Ted Warren’s compositions draw on the history of the music while pointing to the … Continue reading →

Wednesday May 31, 2017, at 8 pm, $10/ $5 students. Jazz duo from Hamilton: vocalist Leah Korkowski and guitarist Jesse Martel,  play an eclectic mix of indie, folk, pop, and jazz music. They will play some original pieces as well … Continue reading →

Saturday May 27, 2017, at 8 pm, $15/$10. Jazz with the On Topic Trio, a collaborative effort from guitarist Kim Ratcliffe, drummer Aubrey Dayle from Toronto, and bassist  Brad Cheeseman from Hamilton. Each a leader of his own solo project, … Continue reading →

Friday, May 12, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve call 905-543-8512. MOJO is the Men of Jazz Octet, a group of the area’s top jazz players.  The line up for the night: Jeff Plumbley trumpet, Lindsay Paul tenor sax, … Continue reading →

Wednesday May 10, 2017, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. The final evening of the season in the showcase series from Mohawk College Music, featuring teachers and students coming together to make music. The series is organized by pianist … Continue reading →

Wednesday May 3, 2017, at 8 pm. $20/ $15 advance & students. To reserve in advance call 905-543-8512, or Book online Italian pianist and composer Vittorio Mezza is performing with George Koller (bass) and Ben Riley (drums). The concert at … Continue reading →

Friday April 28, 2017, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, featuring Chris Bruder on piano, Tom Altobelli on bass, Sean Bruce Parker on drums and bandleader Aubrey Wilson on vocals.

Friday March 31, 2017, at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. A return visit from Chris Wallace‘s Many Names Trio: Adrean Farrugia on piano, Artie Roth on bass, Chris Wallace on drums. This top shelf trio will be playing classic … Continue reading →

Wednesday March 29, 2017, 8 pm, $10 reg / $5 students. A return appearance of “It Is What It Is” — fusion psychedelic jazz featuring the far-out fabulous Doug Murphy on guitar, with Alana Gunn bass, Oscar Galbraith drums, Mike … Continue reading →

Thursday March 23, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. Japanese jazz vocalist Hisaka is visiting from Tokyo, and will play a reunion concert with noted bassist George Koller. Also playing: Attila Fias on piano and Great Bob Scott on drums. This … Continue reading →

Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 8 pm, $10/$5 students. Come on and feel the Illinoise! Spend an evening hearing the music of Sufjan Stevens, delightfully reimagined and rearranged for an all-instrumental band of great local musicians, headed by bassist/composer Brad … Continue reading →

Friday March 17, 2017, at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. Jazz with the Adrean Farrugia Trio featuring violinist Drew Jurecka.  Adrean Farrugia piano, Drew Jurecka violin/vocals, Clark Johnston bass. Drew Jurecka, violinist, has spent ten years playing jazz in … Continue reading →

Wednesday March 8, 2017, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. A new showcase series from Mohawk College Music, featuring teachers and students coming together to make music, organized by pianist Adrean Farrugia (photo left) and bassist Clark Johnston. Mohawk … Continue reading →

Saturday November 26, 2016, at 9:30 pm (late show after performance of Princess), $10. The Bossa Duo, vocalist Angela Turone and jazz guitarist Chris Platt, perform original arrangements and interpretations of bossa nova and samba favourites, written by some of … Continue reading →

Friday October 21, 2016, at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. The Artie Roth Quartet performs new music from their recent album Discern. The Toronto-based jazz group: Artie Roth acoustic bass/compositions, Geoff Young electric guitar, Anthony Michelli drums, Mike Filice … Continue reading →

Sunday October 2, 2016, at 2 pm, $15. Zula Presents a concert in their fall line-up of new music. The Nick Fraser Quartet: Nick Fraser drums, Tony Malaby saxophones, Rob Clutton double bass, AndrewDowning cello. The lifeblood of free jazz … Continue reading →

Friday June 10, 2016, at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. Jazz with Chris Wallace‘s Many Names Trio: Adrean Farrugia on piano, Artie Roth on bass, Chris Wallace on drums. They will be exploring original compositions by each of the … Continue reading →

Thursday June 9, 2016, 8 pm, $10 reg / $5 students. A return appearance of “It Is What It Is” — fusion psychedelic jazz featuring the far-out fabulous Doug Murphy on guitar. All original compositions, mostly by Doug himself. Also … Continue reading →

Friday May 27, 2016, at 8 pm. $10. Jazz with Adam Fielding on drums, Matthew Flemming on guitar and Jon Stemmler on bass. They will be performing jazz and pop standards in their own unique way. More details coming.

Saturday May 21, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. On tour from Chicago, Hans Luchs, jazz guitarist, with Aaron Zachary on double bass, and Peter Manheim on drums. Opening set by one of our favourites, the Scott Taplay Group. Guitarist Hans … Continue reading →

Friday May 13, 2016, at 8 pm, $10.  Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, featuring Chris Bruder on piano, Tom Altobelli on bass, Sean Bruce Parker on drums and bandleader Aubrey Wilson on vocals. Another Aurtword favourite, the Aubrey Wilson … Continue reading →

Second Thursdays: Feb 11, Mar 10, April 14, May 12, 2016 (last one for the season), at 8 pm, $10 /$5. Jazz vocalist Sue Ramsay hosts a jazz vocal jam, backed by Bob Shields on guitar and Clark Johnston on … Continue reading →

Wednesday May 11, 2016, 8 pm, $10. We are pleased to welcome back the extraordinary Kite Trio, an innovative jazz trio from Montreal: guitarist Eric Couture, drummer Eric Dew, and upright bassist Paul Van Dyk. http://kitetrio.com/ PLUS an opening set … Continue reading →

Friday April 22, 2016, at 8 pm, $15.  Love & Spring, a jazz cabaret with vocalist Colina Phillips: “Love and Spring go heart in hand. That’s what my repertoire will reflect.” Joining Colina are Stacie McGregor (piano),  Mike Milligan (bass) … Continue reading →

Friday April 8, 2016, at 8 pm, $10, plus tip jar for Art Crawl. Jazz with the Aaron Z Trio, featuring piano composer Aaron Zukewich playing our baby grand, with Tyler Goertzen on drums and Clark Johnston on bass. The … Continue reading →

Thursday March 3, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz double bill of original compositions by two inventive groups: the Tom Altobelli Group, plus the Scott Taplay Group.  The Tom Altobelli Group will play a set of original compositions by bassist … Continue reading →

Friday February 19, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 /$5 students. Jazz guitarist Scott Taplay is back with the Scott Taplay Group: Jonas Pearson Paavola bass, Victor Agrippa alto sax, Jon Pascoal drums, and Scott Taplay guitar. They will be playing … Continue reading →

Thursday February 18, 2016, at 8 pm, $5. Jazz with the Jesse Martel group: Jesse Martel guitar,  Ian Brown piano/keys, Michael Morabito alto saxophone, Devon Savas, upright bass/electric bass, Jonathan Pascoal  drums, with special guest vocalist Thomas Messore. They play … Continue reading →

Saturday February 13, 2016, at 8 pm.  Book online $15/$10 students. Valentine treat: some sweet harmonies for your sweetie! Jazz with the incredible vocal trio The Ault Sisters. Experience the joy of sweet sibling harmony from Amanda, Alicia and Alanna … Continue reading →

Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Book online Jazz with the On Topic Trio, a collaborative effort from guitarist Kim Ratcliffe, drummer Aubrey Dayle from Toronto, and bassist  Brad Cheeseman from Hamilton. Each a leader of his own … Continue reading →

Wednesday December 9, 2015, 8 pm, $10/ $5 students. Celebrate the season with A Charlie Brown Christmas tribute concert with the Aaron Z. Trio (Joel Banks bass, Tyler Goertzen drums, Aaron Zukewich piano). The Aaron Z Trio will play through … Continue reading →

Saturday November 28, 2015, $10, at 9:30 pm, after Toller. The Jay Danley Ethiojazz Project features Jay Danley‘s compositions and guitar playing in the style of Ethiojazz, which combines the rich sounds of Ethiopian scales and modern jazz. For the concert … Continue reading →

Saturday November 21, at 9:30 pm, after Toller. Cover $10/ $5. Jazz with the Sean Dowhaniuk Group, a long-awaited return visit from one of our favourite adventurous jazz groups. Sean Dowhaniuk guitar, Riley Keller alto saxophone, Mike Rajna drums, Josh … Continue reading →

Second Thursday for 2 months: October 8 and November 12, 2015, at 8 pm, cover tba. Jazz vocalist Sue Ramsay hosts a jazz vocal jam, backed by Bob Shields on guitar and Clark Johnston on stand-up bass, with Adam Fielding … Continue reading →

Saturday October 17, 2015, at 8:00 pm, $15. Birthday Suite, a jazz cabaret with the wonderful vocalist Colina Phillips and  jazz pianist Stacie McGregor. In addition to her own band, the Stacie McGregor Quintet, Stacie is a member of Brandi Disterheft’s … Continue reading →

Friday October 2, 2015 at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. Jazz with the incredible vocal trio The Ault Sisters. Experience the joy of sweet sibling harmony from Amanda, Alicia and Alanna Ault. The trio are currently making a name … Continue reading →

Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. The Sue Ramsay Trio (jazz vocalist Sue Ramsay, Bob Shields on guitar and Clark Johnston on bass) will be looking longingly at the summer that was, and then to the autumn that … Continue reading →

Thursday July 9, 2015, at 8 pm, $10/$5 students. Jazz vocal duo Carolyn Credico and Mim Adams are two performers whose impeccable vocal precision come together in this combo.  They sing a variety of jazz standards (arranged by Mim herself), … Continue reading →

Wednesday July 8, 2015, at 8 pm, pwyc. A reunion jazz concert with the Dimitri Mavridis Group, with Dimitri Mavridis bass, Calvin Barnard drums, Travis Baynham guitar, David Hollingshead piano. Find out more about these musicians and more:  http://www.hollingsheadmusic.com/

Saturday July 4, 2015, at 8 pm, cover $10-$15. Jazz pianist Chris Bruder hosts a Wayne Shorter tribute night, featuring Mike Malone on trumpet, Clark Johnston on bass, Adam Fielding on drums, Chris Bruder on piano, and (hopefully) Scott Neilson … Continue reading →

Thursday July 2, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 (or $20 includes CD). The Hamilton launch of The Brad Cheeseman Group’s new self-titled CD. Brad Cheeseman – electric bass/compositions; Robert Chapman – guitar; Nick Maclean – piano/keys; Marito Marques – drums; … Continue reading →

Thursday June 25, 2015 at 8 pm, $5-10. Jazz guitarist Scott Taplay‘s new trio: Jill Mckenna on bass and Kevin Dempsey on drums, play jazz standards and some originals. Special guests: Adrean Farrugia on the piano and Brad Goode on … Continue reading →

Wednesday June 24, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz vocalist Brenda Brown celebrates her debut self-titled EP, which was nominated for a 2015 Hamilton Music Award for Jazz Recording of the Year. She’ll be singing with her quartet: Brenda Brown … Continue reading →

Friday June 12, 2015, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. Jazz vocalist Aubrey Wilson is back with her Quartet: Aubrey Wilson vocals, Chris Bruder piano, Sean Bruce Parker drums, and Tom Altobelli bass, playing a variety of … Continue reading →

Saturday June 6, 2015, at 9:00 pm, $8 ($5 for students). Jazz with the Thom Mason Group. Jazz guitarist Thom Mason is very fortunate to be sharing the stage with Canadian jazz icons Adrean Farrugia on piano and the always … Continue reading →

Thursday May 14, 2015, at 8 pm, cover $5-10. Jazz pianist John Imre hosts an evening of jazz and Brazilian standards and original compositions: Jeff Plumbley – trumpet, Victor Agrippa – alto sax, Amber-Leigh Palka – vocals, Jill McKenna – … Continue reading →

Thursday April 23, at 8:30 pm, cover $12/$10. The Craig Pedersen Quartet, a fiery, inspired avant-jazz quartet made up of younger mavericks and led by Craig Pedersen trumpet, with Linsey Wellman saxophones, Joel Kerr bass and Eric Thibodeau drums. They’re … Continue reading →

Saturday April 18, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz with the Tom Altobelli Group with a set of original compositions by bassist Tom Altobelli, arranged for his quintet: Andrew King sax, Chris Bruder piano, Scott McIntosh guitar, Jordan Snider drums, … Continue reading →

Friday April 17, 2015, 8 pm, $10. Kite Trio, an innovative jazz trio from Montreal, are coming back to Artword Artbar — guitarist Eric Couture, drummer Eric Dew, and upright bassist Paul Van Dyk. http://kitetrio.com/ Opening set by the Scott … Continue reading →

Saturday, March 28, 8:30 pm, $12 /$10. Hat & Beard plus West & Cartwright, part of the Something Else! Creative Music Series hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. http://zulapresents.org/ Hat & Beard: An unusual, charming homage to Thelonious Monk (via … Continue reading →

Thursday March 19, 2015, at 8 pm, $5. Jazz bassist Tom Altobelli has a new project, Koopa Troop, a new group who play their own jazz arrangements of classic video game music. Songs from Mario, Tetris, Pokemon, Metroid, and Banjo … Continue reading →

Friday March 6, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. Bass player Mike DeiCont is back in town from New York. He’s set up an evening of jazz, mostly his own compositions, with Mike Rajna on drums, Chris Platt … Continue reading →

Saturday February 14, 2015, 8 pm, $5-$10. A jazz concert for Valentine’s Day by the Scott Taplay Group: Jill Mckenna on stand-up bass, Brandon Monroe on drums, Victor Agrippa on alto sax, and Scott Taplay on guitar. They’ll play predominately … Continue reading →

Saturday February 7, 2015, 8:30 pm, $18/$15 students, seniors, artists, un(der)employed. A winter special event:  Scandinavian jazz with ATOMIC, part of the Something Else! Creative Music Series hosted by  Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. From Norway and Sweden: Fredrik Ljungkvist … Continue reading →

Friday February 6, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 cover, $5 for students/artists. The Chris Platt Trio (CP3) will once again be playing a special performance in Hamilton. Performing a mixture of originals and standards spanning the jazz tradition, the CP3 … Continue reading →

Thursday February 5, at 8 pm, cover tba. “It Is What It Is” fusion psychedelic jazz with Doug Murphy guitar, Tim Kulakowsky guitar, Brian Ropcean drums, Alanna Gunn bass.

Saturday December 13, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. (Call 905-543-8512 to reserve.) The Hamilton Dixieland All-Stars, a highlight of the Steel City Jazz Festival, return to Artword Artbar. Take a break from your Christmas shopping and be entertained by a band … Continue reading →

Thursday November 13, 2014, at 8 pm, cover tba. Jazz with the Scott McIntosh Trio, Tom Altobelli on bass, Jordan Snider on drums and Scott McIntosh on guitar. Featured guest for the evening is Andrew King on saxophone.

Wednesday October 8 at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. A Mohawk Music vocal jazz jam, hosted by John Imre on piano.

Thursday October 2, 2014, at 9:00 pm, $15, students $10. Pianist, vocalist, composer and educator Brenda Earle Stokes performs a special concert with Pat Collins on bass, at Artword Artbar (following the play See Bob Run). http://brendaearle.com/ Jazz pianist and … Continue reading →

Thursday July 10, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyv/ $5. Jazz with Devin Patten’s new band Triptych: Sim Bansal on guitar, Devin Patten on bass, Brandon Munro on drums. Also on the bill: the Scott Taplay Trio, featuring Scott Taplay on … Continue reading →

Wednesday July 9, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyc. The Dimitrios Mavridis Quartet plays some jazz. The quartet: Christopher Stephens on woodwinds, Justin Golan on piano, Keagan Early on drums, Dimitrios Mavridis on bass

Friday July 4 at 8 pm, $5. Eli’s Quartet presents “From Havana to Hamilton”, an evening of Cuban and Brazilian jazz and American standards. Featuring Elizabeth Herrera Rodriguez on vocals and violin, with Jill McKenna on bass, Jonathan Pascoal on … Continue reading →

Thursday July 3, 2014, at 8 pm, $5. Saxophonist Abigail Neale brings her quintet play her own new jazz compositions. Abigail Neale alto and soprano sax, clarinet and flute, Chris Bruder piano, Tom Altobelli acoustic bass, Luke Paron drums, and one … Continue reading →

Friday June 27 at 8 pm, $10/$5 students. Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet: Aubrey Wilson vocals, Chris Bruder piano, Sean Bruce Parker drums, and Tom Altobelli bass, playing a variety of jazz standards.

Wednesday June 25, 2014, at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. A night of modern acoustic music played by the Jason Jones Unit. Their music incorporates the characteristics of Bluegrass, Jazz, Gypsy Swing and R&B music. Featuring Jason Jones guitar, Jill McKenna bass … Continue reading →

Friday June 6, 2014, 8 pm, $10, a stellar jazz double-bill: Kite Trio from Montreal, guitarist Eric Couture, drummer Eric Dew, and upright bassist Paul Van Dyk, plus an Artword Artbar favourite  The Sean Dowhaniuk Group: Sean Dowhaniuk guitar/compositions, Riley … Continue reading →

Thursday June 5, 2014, 7:30 pm, $5. The Karnay Gypsy Trio, with Steve Karnay on piano, Charlie Bodo on violin and Gene Ruzsa on violin, playing authentic folk melodies from old world Hungary.

Thursday May 29, 2014, at 8 pm,$5. Bassist Devin Patten has organized a tribute evening to the great Miles Davis record Birth of the Cool. Birth of the Cool, the classic compilation album by Miles Davis and his nonet  was recorded … Continue reading →

Wednesday May 28, 2014, 8 pm $5. The Thom Mason Trio with Thom Mason on guitar, Devin Patten on bass and  Brandon Munro on drums. An evening of standards and original music. Special guests: John Janos on piano and Amber-Leigh … Continue reading →

Thursday May 15, 2014, at 8 pm, cover $5/pwyc. Jazz: an evening of Cole Porter tunes with the Luke Paron Quartet:  Ethan Tilbury on bass, Thom Mason on guitar, Luke Paron on drums, and a special sax player

Wednesday March 26 at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. The Sean Dowhaniuk Group is back at Artword Artbar, playing some new tunes, some old tunes, and maybe a standard or two. Sean Dowhaniuk guitar/compositions, Riley Keller alto saxophone, Mike Rajna drums, Josh … Continue reading →

Wednesday March 19 at 8 pm, $15 regular, $10 students. Jazz duo extraordinaire, vocalist Sophia Perlman and pianist Adrean Farrugia are coming back for an intimate concert at Artword Artbar! And on Wednesday April 9, watch for a showcase hosted … Continue reading →

Wednesday March 5, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyc. Jazz with the Dimitrios Mavridis Quartet. The band: Christopher Stephen sax, David Hollingshead piano, Dimitrios Mavridis bass, Calvin Barnard drums.

Friday February 21, 2014, at 8 pm, $10 door, $5 for students. Jazz with the Aaron Zukewich Trio, featuring Joel Banks on bass, Joel Haynes on drums and Aaron Zukewich on piano, playing new compositions and old favourites. Joel Haynes … Continue reading →

Thursday February 13, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyc. A Jazz Vocalist Cabaret Jam Night organized and performed by Mohawk Music students. All welcome. Featured vocalists: Nicole Chambers, Amber-Leigh Palka, Thomas Messore, Shavini Fernando, Olivia Brown, Tawine McChesney. Band: Victoria Cox … Continue reading →

NEW Xmas event added! Tuesday December 17 at 8 pm, cover tba. Abigail Neale (alto sax) and Fred Butler (tenor sax) are back with a Christmas special — their own jazz arrangements of some favourite Christmas tunes. They will be … Continue reading →

Wednesday November 20, 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, and Devin Patten on bass. Last one until … Continue reading →

Wednesday October 23, 2013 at 8 pm, pwyc/$5. Jazz standards and some new compositions by the Butler Neale Nine. The line-up: Abigail Neale alto saxophone, Matt Lagan tenor saxophone, Fred Butler tenor saxophone, Andrew Hills bari saxophone, Marlon Brew trumpet, … Continue reading →

Friday October 18 at 8 pm, cover tba. Andreas, the upcoming and coming rock band we like to hear from regularly have jumped in on short notice to play on Friday. It will be an acoustic evening with songs from … Continue reading →

Wednesday October 16 at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. The Simon Thompson jazz quintet.  Victoria Cox – tenor saxophone, David Hollingshead – piano, Jonas Paavola – bass, Scott Taplay – guitar, Simon Thompson – drums.

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 →

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 →