Category Archives: Music-roots

What happened in 2019

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Editor1

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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Joe Crookston is back, Wed Nov 13

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Editor

Wednesday November 13, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve, call 905-543-8512, or email artword @artword.net, or  Book online A return visit by Joe Crookston, songwriter, guitarist, painter, fiddler, slide player, eco-village member and believer in all things possible. His … Continue reading →

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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, Fri Oct 25

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Editor

Friday October 25, 2019, at 8 pm $15. To reserve tickets (and seating), call 905-543-8512, or  Book online Stuart Laughton brings us another edition of Radio Dial for our 10th Anniversary season. Always wonderful, always full of surprises. Special guest … Continue reading →

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Leonard, Burns & Dell, + Hogan, Sun Oct 6 at 8 pm

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Editor

Sunday October 6, 2019, 8-10 pm. A special concert. $15 door, $10 adv. To reserve tickets (and seating) call 905-543-8512, or,  Book online Alison Hogan is a veteran west coast singer/songwriter who started out in Vancouver clubs and coffeehouses in … Continue reading →

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Alison Schott & Darrin Schott, Sat Sept 28

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Editor

Saturday September 28, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve tickets (and seating),  Book online or call 905-543-8512. Darrin and Alison Schott are a picking, singing and song-writing duo from Norfolk County. Expect beautiful vocal harmonies, and virtuoso playing on fiddle, … Continue reading →

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Tia McGraff and Tommy Parham, Fri Sept 20

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Editor

Friday September 20, 2019, at 8 pm. $15. To reserve tickets and seating, call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Americana-country songstress Tia McGraff, and singer-guitarist Tommy Parham return to Artword Artbar. This time they are bringing Duane Rutter to play electric … Continue reading →

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The Acoustics, world music and more, Fri June 21

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Editor

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

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Editor

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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David Essig returns! Thurs May 2

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Editor

Thursday May 2, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online The wonderful David Essig returns to Artword on his “short and sweet spring tour – it’s a good chance to catch up with dear friends … Continue reading →

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Joe Crookston, songwriter, guitarist, fiddler… Thurs April 18

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Editor

Thursday April 18, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online ANNOUNCING a special appearance by Joe Crookston, songwriter, guitarist, painter, fiddler, slide player, eco-village member and believer in all things possible. He’ll surprise you and awaken the … Continue reading →

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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, back! Fri April 12

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Editor

Friday April 12, 2019, at 8 pm $15. Call 905-543-8512, or Book online Stuart Laughton brings us another edition of Radio Dial. Always wonderful, always full of surprises. Stuart writes “Stuart Laughton’s RADIO DIAL is back with more great musicianship … 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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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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CANCELLED: Linda McRae, Laura Pitkanen, Osypa, Thurs Nov 15

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Editor

SHOW CANCELLED Thursday November 15, 2018 at 8 pm, Call 905-543-8512. UPDATE  Musician Linda McRae, has bowed out of the show on doctor’s orders. The other musicians (Laura Pitkanen and Osypa (Alexandra Babiak), who were to play with her, have … Continue reading →

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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, new edition, Fri Nov 9

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Editor

Friday, November 9, 2018, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Stuart Laughton‘s Radio Dial fall 2018 edition! Radio Dial is currently celebrating 5 years together and their 75th show. The November 9 lineup will feature Rebecca Campbell … Continue reading →

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Folk-blues duo Jennis, Fri Nov 2

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Editor

Friday November 2, 2018, at 8 pm. FREE! No cover! Call 905-543-8512 to reserve seating. Back with a video shoot show: 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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Folk-roots: Allison Brown and String Bone, Fri June 29, 2018,

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Editor

Friday June 29, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online Two folk-roots musicians on the road return to Artword! String Bone (Barry James Payne) is a great songwriter and tells a great story in a … Continue reading →

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Singer-songwriters Richard Keelan, and Raphael Keelan, Fri June 15

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Editor

Friday June 15, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. The Keelan Family Show. Singer-songwriter Richard Keelan of the legendary folk-rock band in the 60s/70s The Perth County Conspiracy, teams up with daughter singer-songwriter Raphael Smith Keelan. Background: Richard Keelan‘s music career … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Editor

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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Linda McRae, folk-country-roots songs, + Deni Gauthier, Sun May 6 at 7:30

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Editor

Sunday May 6, 2018, at 7:30 pm, $15. Call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512, or Book online A special Sunday evening of songs and stories with folk/roots old-time musician Linda McRae, who plays guitar, clawhammer banjo and accordion. Plus a guest set … Continue reading →

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Wayne Krawchuk, Sat Mar 10 (8 pm SOLD OUT) + Sun Mar 11 (7:30 SOLD OUT)

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Editor

Saturday March 10, 2018, at 8:00 pm, $15. SOLD OUT. Sun March 11 at 7:30 pm. SOLD OUT For info, call 905-543-8512. Folk-roots singer-songwriter Wayne Krawchuk launches his new CD Love Hopped a Train with a special concert at Artword … Continue reading →

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Willie P Bennett Tribute w. Barry James Payne, Rick Taylor, David Essig, and more, Fri Feb 9 at 6:30 and 9:30

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Editor

Friday February 9, 2018, two shows: 6:30 pm (SOLD OUT) 9:30 pm $25 Adv, (Call 905-543-8512 or 905-912-9083) $30 Door for 9:30 show only A tribute concert to the late Willie P. Bennett, icon of Canadian folk-roots scene up to … Continue reading →

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