Category Archives: Music

Saturday October 26, 2019, at 8 pm, $15/10. For our 10th Anniversary concert series, our all-time favourite dynamic duo of Sophia Perlman and Adrean Farrugia are essential. They will perform “our usual eclectic mix of songs we love, and some … Continue reading →

Saturday October 5, 2019, at 8 pm, $15 regular, $10 students. To reserve tickets (and seating), call 905-543-8512, or  Book online Fresh Flute! An evening of Jazz Flute with Colleen Allen and Darcy Hepner. From Be-bop to Funk, a celebration of … Continue reading →

August Special Concert #2. We will be open for only these special events: Saturday August 10, 2019, at 8 pm, $10. Alyssa Giammaria vocals and Devon Savas bass. Alyssa and Devon began collaborating as students at Mohawk. Then each pursued … Continue reading →

August Special Concert #1. We will be open for only these special events: Wednesday August 7, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Anthems of the Void: Caylie Staples vocals, Bradford Reed pencilina and modular synthesizer, and Geoff Gersh guitar, from New … Continue reading →

Saturday July 13, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve, call 905-543-8512 or Book online The MOJO Octet brings together great players from the Hamilton and surrounding area, and a great repertoire to challenge them. Featuring five horn players: John … Continue reading →

Friday July 5, 2019 at 8 pm, $15 at door, $10 advance online: Book online   Jazz with the Nick Maclean Quartet: Nick Maclean piano, Brownman Ali trumpet, Jesse Dietschi bass, Tyler Goertzen drums. The award-winning Nick Maclean Quartet makes Artword … Continue reading →

Saturday May 25, 2019, at 8:00 pm, $20 door, $15 advance, $10 students. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   The amazing jazz trumpeter Brownman Ali returns to Artword Artbar with his Electryc Trio on their May tour. The trio, Brownman Ali … Continue reading →

Friday May 10, 2019 at 8:00 pm, $10. Jazz with the Nick Arseneau Sextet: Nick Arseneau compositions and upright & electric bass, Marie Goudy trumpet, John Nicholson tenor sax, Patrick O’Reilly guitar and effects, Josh Smiley piano, and Harry Vetro … Continue reading →

Friday April 26, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. SOLD OUT. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512 for more info. A return visit from the wonderful jazz vocalist, Canada’s Sweetheart of Swing: Alex Pangman & Her Alleycats: Alex Pangman (leader/vox), Peter Hill (piano), … Continue reading →

Saturday April 20, 2019, at 8 pm, $15 /students $10. Jazz with the Alex Tomowich Quartet: Michael Morabito on saxophone(s), Victor Agrippa on EWI (electronic wind Instrument), William Fachin on drums, Alex Tomowich on piano. Alex writes: “We’re back with … Continue reading →

Saturday March 30, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online The seven-piece Mingus Appreciation Society brings together unique musicians and pays tribute to the quirky music of Charles Mingus. Featuring members of the Blunt Object collective from … Continue reading →

Friday, March 29, 2019, at 8 pm, $10. An Artword favourite returns! 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. https://www.aubreywilsonmusic.com/ Aubrey … Continue reading →

Saturday March 23, 2019, at 8 pm, $15/$10. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online Devin Patten is a Toronto-based jazz bassist and composer. On this occasion at Artword Artbar, he will be leading a six-piece ensemble highlighting his original music. The … Continue reading →

Friday March 22, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online Artword Artbar is pleased to announce the return to Hamilton of noted jazz pianist and vocalist Paul Benton. He celebrates his homecoming with a Swing Into Spring … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Friday November 23, 2018, 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   New Orleans-style jazz with Red Hot Ramble: Roberta Hunt  lead vocals, piano; Jamie Stager vocals, trombone; Jacob Gorzhaltsan sax/clarinet;  Jacek “Jack” Zorawski vocals, acoustic bass; Glenn Anderson vocals, … Continue reading →

Thursday November 1, 2018, at 8 pm, $6 at the door. When those saints come marching in on All Saints Day, Big Rude Jake will be singing that number. Jake Hiebert brings his intimate solo show to Artword Artbar.  Join Jake … Continue reading →

Thursday October 18, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz musicians Jonas Pearson Paavola (bass), Scott Taplay (guitar), Dave Hollingshead (piano) and Justin McHugh (drums) have a new project they would like to showcase at Artword Artbar. They are calling this … Continue reading →

SOLD OUT! Friday July 13, 2018, at 8 pm, $15/$10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Adrean Farrugia / Kelly Jefferson / Dan Fortin / Ernesto Cervini: Explorations. Juno award winning pianist Adrean Farrugia joins internationally acclaimed friends, saxophonist Kelly … Continue reading →

Friday July 6, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Jazz with Juno-nominee vocalist Alex Pangman & Her Alleycats (Trio): Peter Hill piano, Glenn Anderson drums, Jack Zorawski double bass. This vibrant young vocalist is … Continue reading →

Saturday June 16, at 8 pm, $10.  Jazz with Brad Cheeseman electric bass, Robert Chapman guitar, Matt Lagan tenor sax, Marito Marques drums, Chris Pruden piano. Performing music from the JUNO-nominated album THE TIDE TURNS. bradcheeseman.com

Thursday May 17, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz with the Aaron Zukewich Trio, featuring Aaron Zukewich on piano and new compositions, Marito Marques on drums and Clark Johnston on bass, with new compositions. The trio delivers an adventurous blend … Continue reading →

Saturday April 28, 2018, at 8 pm, $15 /$10 students. To reserve call 905-543-8512, or Book online Something special at Artword Artbar! Blunt Object is a Toronto-based 11-piece jazz ensemble performing energetic, creative music. Showcasing the music of Carla Bley, … Continue reading →

Friday February 16, 2018, at 8 pm.  $15/$10 students. Reserve email artword@artword.net or  Book online More Valentine treats! Treat your sweetie to some sweet harmonies! Jazz with the incredible vocal trio The Ault Sisters. Experience the joy of sweet sibling … Continue reading →

Saturday, February 10, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. An Artword favourite returns! 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.

Thursday February 8, 2018, 8 pm $10. Jazz double bill: Magee/D’Alves Duo: Des Magee vocals, Alex D’Alves guitar plus The Scott Taplay Group: Scott Taplay guitar, Victor Agrippa alto sax, Jonas Pearson Paavola bass.

Saturday September 9, 2017, events at Artword Artbar for Supercrawl weekend: * 4 to 6:30 pm: Music Jam (jazz, blues R&B and other genres) organized by Stephanie Sloss, with a house band: Devon Savas on bass, Travis Meyers on drums, … Continue reading →

Wednesday July 12, 2017, at 8 pm, $10 /$5. Two vocalists, Alyssa Giammaria and Leah Korkowski, recent graduates from Mohawk Music, will be sharing with you their love of songs from musicals. Their band includes: Ian Brown on piano, Jesse … Continue reading →

Thursday June 29, 2017, 8 pm, $10 reg / $5 students. Back for more 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 →

Saturday May 6, 2017, at 8 pm, $15/$10 students. To reserve in advance call 905-543-8512, or Book online Pianist Adrean Farrugia has invited renowned Toronto-based jazz vocalist Julie Michels to heat up the stage at Artword Artbar. Julie Michels is … Continue reading →

Wednesday March 1, 2017, at 8 pm, $5. Jazz duo Alex Tomowich (piano) and Jesse Martel (guitar) play a mixture of freely improvised jazz, as well as specially arranged jazz standards, and some jazz-based original compositions in multiple genres. Alex … Continue reading →

Saturday February 18, 2017, at 8 pm.  $15/$10 students. Reserve 905-543-8512 or  Book online Back just after Valentine’s Day. Treat your sweetie to some sweet harmonies! Jazz with the incredible vocal trio The Ault Sisters. Experience the joy of sweet … Continue reading →

Wednesday February 8, 2017, at 8 pm. 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 students for Wed Feb. … Continue reading →

Thursday October 20, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 /$5. Jazz vocalist Sue Ramsay hosts another of her jazz vocal jams, backed by Bob Shields on guitar, Adam Fielding on drums and Clark Johnston on stand-up bass. With some storytelling in the … Continue reading →

Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. Shavini Fernando sings a solo evening of jazz standards (with some K-pop). Shavini is a vocalist, songwriter and a recent graduate of Mohawk College (Diploma of Applied Music with … Continue reading →

Friday, October 7, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 /$5. Nezqwik, a 7 piece band from Hamilton, plays jazz, hip hop, fusion, funk, R&B. They are inspired by Snarky Puppy, The Funky Knuckles, Lettuce, and various other groups of jazz-ish nature. … Continue reading →