Category Archives: Music-World

What happened in 2019

Here’s 2019 at Artword Artbar in review. Thanks to all the wonderful performers and audiences. The performers represented in this video are not, by any means, all! There were nights when I was just too busy to take photos.  

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Skye Consort & Emma Björling, Sat Nov 2, 3 pm & 8 pm

Saturday November 2, 2019, TWO SHOWS: 3 pm & 8 pm. $20 reg, $10 students. To reserve tickets (and seating),  Book online or call 905-543-8512, or email artword@artword.net Skye Consort & Emma Björling perform trans-Atlantic arrangements of traditional Nordic/Celtic/Québecois music … Continue reading

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Acoustic Moments, w. The Riddim Riders Unplugged, Thurs Oct 31

Thursday October 31, at 8 pm. Admission $15 if you wear red, gold and/or green. General admission will be $25. Mr. Jay hosts another fabulous Acoustic Moments show, featuring world-class reggae music by The Riddim Riders Unplugged. Band members Franklin Joseph (guitar), Mike … Continue reading

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Latin Peña: music and poetry with Marcelo Puente, Sat Oct 19

Saturday October 19, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Join us for a Latin American Peña (coffee house), an evening of poetry and music, featuring Marcelo Puente and friends. “Marcelo Puente [is] one of the outstanding exponents of the “nueva cancion” … Continue reading

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Ewan Macintyre Trio, Scotland-Quebec, Wed Sept 25

Wednesday September 25, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve tickets and seating, call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Scottish musician Ewan Macintyre is on tour with his band: Ewan Macintyre: vocals, guitar, mandolin; Karine Bouchard: violoncelle/ cello (from Montreal); Peter … Continue reading

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Clic-Clac: Flamenco dance and song, Sat Sept 21

Saturday September 21, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve tickets and seating, call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Flamenco ensemble, Clic-Clac: Angela Deiseach (dance), Shirley ‘la Pili’ Pincay (vocals), Amilia Cervantes (violin), and Juan D Toledo (guitar). Rooted in traditional … Continue reading

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Cantrip (Scottish music trio), Thurs Sept 19

Thursday September 19, 2019, at 8 pm. $15 advance/$20 door. To reserve tickets and seating, call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Cantrip, a high energy Celtic trio, is releasing a new live album in celebration of their 20 year history. Come … Continue reading

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Marcelo Puente, fundraiser for his trip to Chile , Sat Aug 24

August Special Concert #4. We will be open for only these special events: Saturday, August 24, 2019, at 8 pm. Admission by donation. Marcelo Puente, singer-songwriter, gives a fundraiser concert for his trip: “I was invited to Chile to play … Continue reading

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Latin-american folk music/ Canto popular latinoamericano, Sat July 6

Saturday July 6, 2019 at 8 pm, $15. Another of our Peña evenings, this time performed by Los Quatro: Marcelo Puente, Pepe Sanhueza, Nano Valverde, Miguel Vásquez. An evening of Latin-american folk music / Canto popular latinoamericano.

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Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble, Sat June 22

Saturday June 22, 2019 at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   The Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble is back for their summer show at Artword. This ensemble combines the ancient rhythms of Africa with the jazz harmonies of … Continue reading

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The Acoustics, world music and more, Fri June 21

Friday June 21, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Back at Artword, The Acoustics: Bonnie Bell on violin, Vince Spoto on guitar and vocals, and Alfonso Spoto on accordion, playing their own lively and original folk/rock, … Continue reading

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World Refugee Day Celebration, Thurs June 20

Thursday June 20, 2019, at 8:00 pm, $20 or pwyc. World Refugee Day Concert hosted by the Emergency Support Committee for Refugees, in support of family reunification for refugees. Arabic songs by Moutaz Al-Shalabi on oud and Marah Assaf on … Continue reading

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Special #2: Jazzkia+with Saskia Laroo, Wed May 29, 7:30pm

Wednesday May 29, at 7:30, $15. Special Concert #2. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Jazzkia+, Saskia Laroo‘s innovative world music jazz project, comes to Hamilton, ON for a special performance! Saskia Laroo trumpet and vocals, Warren Byrd keyboards and lead … Continue reading

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Special #1: Two-Shekel Swing, klezmer/swing band, Tues May 28, 7:30pm

Tuesday May 28, 2019, at 7:30 pm. $15. Special concert #1. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Two-Shekel Swing, coming to the GTA for Jewish Music Week in Toronto, and then on to Hamilton! The musicians are Yoni Battat violin/vocals, Travis … Continue reading

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Surefire Sweat: jazz, funk, world rhythms, Sat April 13

Saturday April 13, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online Surefire Sweat‘s debut appearance at Artword Artbar features the group’s inventive blend of jazz, funk and worldly rhythms. Players are: Dave Chan percussion, vocals; Larry Graves drums, … Continue reading

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Latin American Peña, music and poetry, Sat March 16

Saturday March 16, 2019, at 8 pm, $15 at the door. (advance closed). Another of our regular Latin American Peñas, with music and poetry from South and Central America. Performers include: musicians Marcelo Puente, Lil America, and Fito Molena, and … Continue reading

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

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

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

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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Sikuris St. Lawrence, music from the Andes, Sat Nov 24

Saturday November 24, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   From Toronto, the Sikuris St. Lawrence band who play traditional South American music from the Andes: a special concert for their new cd Vidala. Band members: Ernesto … Continue reading

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Jurij Fedynskyj, bandura player, w. Juliana Lachance, Thurs Nov 8

Thursday November 8, 2018 at 8 pm, $10. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Musician Jurij Fedynskyj presents The Lost Instruments of a Forgotten Ukraine, the original torban, kobza, and bandura, on his North America tour. This show at Artword Artbar … Continue reading

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Latin American electro-acoustic music: Nano Valverde, Edgardo Moreno and Juan D. Toledo, Fri Sept 28

Friday September 28, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. A Latin American Peña hosted by Constanza Duran and Marcelo Puente. The September edition features minimalist electro-acoustic improvisational soundscapes with an Andean vibe performed by Edgardo Moreno (of Firefly Project), Nano Valverde, (of … Continue reading

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Acoustic Moments, reggae show, Riddim Riders, Sat Sept 22

Saturday September 22, 2018, at 8 pm, $20 door. Advance tickets $15   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 … Continue reading

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Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble, Sat July 14

Saturday July 14, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online The Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble returns! This ensemble combines the ancient rhythms of Africa with the jazz harmonies of modern times. Waleed Abdulhamid (Composer/Band Leader) … Continue reading

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FRÄNDER, Swedish-Estonian folk group, Wed July 11

Wednesday July 11, 2018, at 8 pm. $15/$10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Swedish-Estonian group FRÄNDER blends traditional music from their respective countries and uses it as a springboard for creating a captivating experience. Natasja Dluzewska vocals, fiddle; Säde … Continue reading

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Kongero, a capella quartet from Sweden, Sat July 7

Saturday July 7, 2018, at 8 pm $15/$10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Kongero is a Swedish vocal group of the four female folk music singers Lotta Andersson, Emma Björling, Anna Larsson and Anna Wikénius. The highly acclaimed folk … Continue reading

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So Long Seven (guitar, violin, tabla, banjo) + Adrean Farrugia, Fri June 22

Friday June 22, 2018 at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online So Long Seven, a delightful quartet — Neil Hendry (guitar, mandolin), William Lamoureux (violin), Ravi Naimpally (tabla) and Tim Posgate (banjo) — returns to Artword Artbar. … Continue reading

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Allan Merovitz w. Lightstone/Katz/Koller Klezmer Trio, Thurs June 21

Thursday June 21, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online A stellar concert of Klezmer music with our good friend singer Allan Merovitz and an all-star Klezmer Trio: Brian Katz (guitar, piano), Jonno Lightstone (clarinet, … Continue reading

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World Refugee Day Celebration, Wed June 20

Wednesday June 20, 2018, at 8 pm (by donation). An evening of Syrian and Latin American music, hosted by the Emergency Support Committee for Refugees. Special guest is Syrian oud player Moutaz. Also performing are singer Lil America from El … Continue reading

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Latin American peña, an evening of poetry & music, Fri June 8

Friday June 8, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Latin American peña (evening of poetry and music),  with musicians guitarist-singer Marcelo Puente, singer Lil America, musician/laptops Edgardo Moreno, singer Nancy Reyes, musician Jose Lobos, and singer-songwriter Fito Molena. Poetry by Ama … Continue reading

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The Polka Dogs, a Toronto legend, BACK w. new CD, Thurs June 7

Thursday June 7, 2018 at 8 pm, $15. After an over 25-year hiatus, The Polka Dogs, Toronto’s beloved theatre based band returns with an Ontario tour and new CD June 2018. The revived, renascent, and reformed Toronto theatre-based band, THE … Continue reading

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Jennis: Jen Gillmor and Dennis Gaumond, folk-blues, Fri May 18

Friday May 18, 2018, at 8 pm. $10. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online A return visit from an Artword Artbar favourite: Jennis. Guelph-based Dennis Gaumond’s original blues and folk with the diverse musical experiences of Toronto multi-instrumentalist Jen Gillmor. The … Continue reading

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World Music: William Mukuna Trio, Fri May 11

Friday May 11, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Join us for an evening of World music with the William Mukuna Trio. The trio performs original compositions fusing elements of Afro-beat, Latin rhythms, Hip-hop and Jazz improvisation. Will … Continue reading

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Latin Music and Poetry peña with Marcelo Puente, Thurs April 26

Thursday April 26, 2018, at 8 pm. $10. Call 905-543-8512 to reserve. Join us for a Latin American Peña Trova y Poesia, featuring Marcelo Puente and friends. “Marcelo Puente [is] one of the outstanding exponents of the “nueva cancion” tradition … Continue reading

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Fiddle trio Fru Skagerrak, on tour from Scandinavia, Thur Apr 19

Thursday April 19, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online A special treat at Artword Artbar. Fru Skagerrak (Lady Skagerrak) fiddle trio: Maja Kjær Jacobsen from Denmark (Maja&David), Elise Wessel Hildrum from Norway and Anna … Continue reading

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Grito de Mujer (Woman Scream), poetry & music, Fri Mar 16

Friday, March 16, 2018, 8 to 11pm,  (viernes, 16 de marzo 2018,  20:00 a 23:00), at Artword Artbar, an evening of poetry and music, for the Grito de Mujer International Festival. Hamilton Coordinator is Ama Luna, with collaborators from Friends … Continue reading

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Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble, Fri Feb 23

Friday February 23, 2018 at 8 pm, $15. Book online The Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble returns for Black History Month! This ensemble combines the ancient rhythms of Africa with the jazz harmonies of modern times. Waleed Abdulhamid (Composer/Band Leader) … Continue reading

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Soirée Frenchkiss: Amélie & Les Singes Bleus, Le R 1er, Moonfruits, Wed Feb 14

Wednesday February 14, 2018, at 7:30 pm $10.  Book online Soirée Frenchkiss: A concert hosted by the Centre Français de Hamilton, with three francophone bands: Amélie & Les Singes Bleus (multi-genre band from Toronto), Moonfruits (folk duo from Québec) and … Continue reading

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Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble, Sat Nov 25

Saturday November 25, 2017 at 8 pm, $15. The Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble returns! This ensemble combines the ancient rhythms of Africa with the jazz harmonies of modern times. Waleed Abdulhamid (Composer/Band Leader) explains:  “We play melody on top … Continue reading

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Timna & Dario Duo (Brazil/Argentina), Wed Nov 22

Wednesday November 22, 2017, 8 pm, $10. Timna & Dario Duo (Timna Comedi and Darío Acosta Teich). Opening set by Euphonic. A beautiful Brazilian voice and  Argentinian guitar come together in exquisite arrangements that combine tropical rhythms with jazzy harmonies … Continue reading

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The Secrets of the Gypsy Guitar: Oleg Timofeyev and Vadim Kolpakov, Tues Nov 21

Tuesday November 21, 2017, at 7:30 pm. $20 regular / $15 students, seniors. Reserve 905-543-8512 or  Book online. The Secrets of the Gypsy Guitar, a performance by the ZINGARESCA Duo: Oleg Timofeyev and Vadim Kolpakov. Oleg Timofeyev is a pioneer … Continue reading

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Bossa Duo Angela Turone & Chris Platt, Fri Nov 17

Friday November 17, 2017, $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 Brazil’s most venerated composers and lyricists. With Pat Collins … Continue reading

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Máire Ní Chathasaigh Irish harp +Chris Newman guitar, Thurs Oct 19

Thursday October 19, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. Reserve 905-543-8512 or  Book online. Irish harper Máire Ní Chathasaigh and virtuoso acoustic guitarist Chris Newman are visiting Artword Artbar after they make a headlining appearance at the Northern Lights Harp Festival in … Continue reading

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Latin American Peña w. Rosy Cervantes, Fri Oct 13

Friday October 13, 2017, at 8 pm. $10. A Latin American Peña, an evening of music and poetry. Returning as the featured performer is Rosy Cervantes, lead singer of the band La Sana Rabia. Born in Cuernavaca, Rosy has an … Continue reading

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Mû Mbana, musician from Guinea-Bissau, Thurs Aug 3

Thursday, August 3, 2017, at 8 pm, $15 advance/ $20 door. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Matapa World Music Series presents Mû Mbana, a multifaceted artist, singer, poet and composer, playing the simbi and other instruments. BREAKING NEWS … Continue reading

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Blue Moon Marquee, gypsy blues jazz, Sat July 15

Saturday July 15, 2017, at 8 pm, $15/$10. Gypsy-blues jazz duo Blue Moon Marquee (A.W. Cardinal guitar, vocals and Jasmine Colette upright bass, percussion, vocals) are swinging by Artword Artbar! This authentic duo writes and performs original compositions influenced by … Continue reading

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Back to the 1780s! The WÖR band from Belgium, Mon July 10 at 7:30

Monday July 10, 2017, at 7:30 pm, $15. SPECIAL SHOW! Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Matapa World Festival Series presents the WÖR band from Belgium, on a festival tour in Ontario.  The musicians: Fabio Di Meo, baritone & soprano … Continue reading

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Latin American Peña, w. Rosy Cervantes, music & poetry, Fri July 7

Friday July 7, 2017, at 8 pm. $10. A Latin American Peña, an evening of music and poetry. Featured performer is Rosy Cervantes, lead singer of the band La Sana Rabia. Born in Cuernavaca, Rosy has an extensive career in … Continue reading

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Bolivian charango player Willy Rios, Thurs June 8

Thursday June 8, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve call 905-543-8512, or Book online Special event! Willy Rios, master charango player from Bolivia, is visiting Artword Artbar. He will be performing with Hugo Larenas (flamenco and classical guitarist) and … Continue reading

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Celtic duo Mairi Rankin & Ailie Robertson, Tues May 30, 7:30

Tuesday May 30, 2017 at 7:30 pm, $15 door/ $10 adv. To reserve in advance call 905-543-8512, or Book online A special concert by Celtic duo Mairi Rankin and Ailie Robertson, on tour in Canada. They are part of the … Continue reading

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Matapa World Music Series: fado singer Tony Gouveia Fri May 19

Friday May 19, 2017, at 8 pm. Tickets: Advanced $20 (call 905-543-8512); Seniors & Students $18; Matapa Members $18; Door $25. Matapa World Music Series presents Tony Gouveia, an impressive voice of a new generation of fadistas (fado singers) in North America. … Continue reading

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Matapa: Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble, Fri May 5

Friday May 5, 2017 at 8 pm. Tickets Advanced $20 (call Artword 905-543-8512); Seniors & Students $15; Matapa Members $15; Door $25. Matapa World Music Series presents Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble combining the ancient rhythms of Africa with the … Continue reading

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The Acoustics, accordion-based music, Thurs May 4

Thursday, May 4, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. The Acoustics, a lively band from the Hamilton area, play their own original folk-rock, world-roots music. Alfonso Spoto on accordion, Bonnie Bell on violin, and Vince Spoto on guitar/vocals. For the past … Continue reading

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Acoustic Moments: Reggae dinner and show, Sat Apr 15

Saturday April 15, 2017. Acoustic Moments Easter weekend special dinner & show. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online **Dinner + show, doors 7:00, dinner 7:30 pm, $20 (SOLD OUT). **Show only, at 8:30 pm, some tickets at door only. … Continue reading

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So Long Seven: jazz-world-folk blend… Fri Apr 7

Friday April 7, 2017 at 8 pm, $15. So Long Seven, a wonderful band that includes Neil Hendry (guitar, mandolin), William Lamoureux (violin), Ravi Naimpally (tabla) and Tim Posgate (banjo), returns to Artword Artbar (photo from show last year). So … Continue reading

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JAZZ: Samuel Bonnet Trio, w. guest Brad Cheeseman, Thurs Mar 2

Thursday March 2, 2017. at 8 pm, $15/ $10 students. Jazz with the Samuel Bonnet Trio, on tour from Montreal: Samuel Bonnet on guitar, Elli Miller-Maboungou on percussion and Julien Fillion on saxophone, with special guest Brad Cheeseman on bass. … Continue reading

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The Acoustics, accordion-based music, Thurs, Feb 9, 2017

Thursday, February 9, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. The Acoustics are back at Artword! A lively band from the Hamilton area, they play their own original folk-rock, world-roots music. Alfonso Spoto on accordion, Bonnie Bell on violin, and Vince Spoto … Continue reading

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CANCELLED Sat Oct 1: Kitchen Orkestra & guests. Call us for more info 905-912-9083

CANCELLED Saturday October 1, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Sorry, but both bands cancelled out of this concert. Kitchen Orkestra is an acoustic band that likes to dip into many styles, serving up sizzlin’ balkan melodies, cookin’ celtic tunes, and … Continue reading

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Trinite, Roots en Route events at Artword, Mon Sept 26

Roots en Route Festival of World Music, Dance, Spoken Word, presented by Matapa in multiple venues. http://www.matapa.org/ and  http://rootsenroutefest.com/new-events/ Events at Artword Artbar: Monday, September 26, 2016, 8:30 pm. $20 (advance reserve 905-543-8512), $25 door. Trinite dance trio: Nickeshia Garrick ,(Canada); … Continue reading

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India to Scotland: Neeraj Prem & Ruth Sutherland, Roots en Route, Fri Sept 23

Roots en Route Festival of World Music, Dance, Spoken Word, presented by Matapa in multiple venues. http://www.matapa.org/ and  http://rootsenroutefest.com/new-events/ Events at Artword Artbar: Friday September 23, 2016, 8 pm, $25 door, $20 advance*. India to Scotland: Neeraj Prem and Ruth … Continue reading

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Acoustic Moments, reggae concert & dinner, Sat Sept 17

Saturday September 17, 2016, doors 7:30 pm, dinner 8 pm, show 9 pm. Dinner and show $20 (must reserve), show only $10 at door.  Mr. Jay hosts another fabulous Acoustic Moments show & dinner, with world-class reggae music by The … Continue reading

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CANCELLED: The Gypsy Rebels, w. Micheal T. Butch, Fri Dec 4

CANCELLED due to illness: Friday December 4, 2015, at 8 pm, $15 (call 905-543-8512). The incredible Gypsy singer-songwriter Micheal T. Butch and his full band The Gypsy Rebels.

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