Category Archives: Event

XiFu Sagas: nine-member new music band, Sun June 23, 7 pm

IN THE NEWS! Noted by Leonard Turnevicius, classical music columnist  in June 20 The Spec. Plus an in-depth interview on Cut From Steel Blog: http://cutfromsteel.com/project/learning-all-about-the-xifu-sagas/ SPECIAL CONCERT Sunday June 23 at 7 pm, $10 door, $8 advance (book xifusagas.ca/shows ). XiFu Sagas, … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, host Klyde Broox, Sun June 23 at 2 pm, Fri June 28 at 8 pm

*Sunday June 23 at 2 pm, special edition of PoeMagic for Open Streets, at Artword Artbar’s Open Mic, corner of Colbourne and James. *Friday June 28 at 8 pm. PoeMagic, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde … Continue reading

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Open Mic for Open Streets, Sun June 23, 11 am-4 pm, PLUS special PoeMagic 2-3 pm

Sunday June 23 from 11 am to 4 pm. “Open Mic for Open Streets” hosted by Ron the Fiddler. It’s the Open Streets Festival again (walk, ride, roll all day from 10 am to 5 pm up and down James … Continue reading

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Fry Truck is back at Artword Artbar, Sat June 22 at 8:30

Saturday June 22 at 8:30 pm, cover $10. Fry Truck, our favourite alt-country star-studded band, is back at Artword Artbar. Band members playing tonight are:  Dave Pomfret (guitar/vocals), Dan Medakovic (banjitar/vocals), Linda Duemo (drums/vocals/guitar), Carrie Ashworth (bass), playing original music by … Continue reading

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Sue Leonard and the Perfect Strangers, EP Release, Fri June 21

Friday June 21 at 8 pm, $15 door $10 advance (reserve 905-543-8512). Singer-songwriter Sue Leonard performs songs from her new EP “Leonardville“. Sue’s band The Perfect Strangers” includes Carl Horton on piano, Neil Nickafor on bass, D&A (Doug & April-Mitchell … Continue reading

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Melanie Peterson, singer-songwriter, + Mimi Shaw, Thurs June 20

Thursday June 20 at 8 pm, cover $10. Saskatoon born singer-songwriter Melanie Peterson performs songs from her new album “Unbreakable”. Melanie’s band includes Peter Collins on bass, Mitch Girio on banjitar/electric guitar and Pete Lambert on drums. Melanie creates a … Continue reading

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Jazz with Thom Mason Trio, Wed June 19

Wednesday June 19 at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. Jazz with the Thom Mason Trio: Thom Mason guitar, Kevin Fraser bass and Robert Early drums,  playing some standards and originals.

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The Sweet Nothings + Say Goodnight Gracie!, Sat June 15

Saturday June 15 at 8 pm, pwyc. Double bill: The Sweet Nothings, and Say Goodnight, Gracie! The Sweet Nothings are Tom Shea (guitar and vocals), Jennifer Lockman (piano and vocals), and Angela Maccaroni (flute and vocals), playing a high-octane and … Continue reading

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Art Crawl, jazz with the Cat Bernardi Quartet, Fri June 14

James North Art Crawl, Friday June 14, 2013, from 8 pm, tip jar. The Cat Bernardi Quartet, a jazz group comprised of Claire Lee on piano, Devin Patten on bass, Ben Corner on drums and Cat Bernardi on vocals. They … Continue reading

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Jazz with Shields/Fielding/Stemmler Trio, Thurs June 13

Thursday June 13 at 8 pm, cover $5. Jazz with the Shields/Fielding/Stemmler Trio: Jon Stemmler bass, Bob Shields guitar and Adam Fielding on drums, playing a traditional style, with lots of jazz standards and some new compositions.

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Indie double-bill: Molitor and Monica Pascoe, Wed June 12

Wednesday June 12, at 8 pm, cover tba. Indie/post-rock musician Molitor (Liam Morrison and band, guitar, bass & drums). He has just released his debut EP and is touring with indie singer/songwriter Monica Pascoe. “Molitor is the brainchild of Toronto … Continue reading

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Red-hot Bluegrass with Randal Hill and Friends, Sat June 8

Saturday June 8 at 8 pm, $15 at door, $10 advance (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). Another hot evening of dynamite bluegrass music with virtuoso mandolin player Randal Hill (mandolin and vocals).  On guitar and vocals, the rock-steady Johnny Frame. On … Continue reading

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Jazz: Sean Dowhaniuk Group, + Chris Platt solo set, Fri June 7

Friday June 7 at 8 pm, $5. Please join us for a live recording of the Sean Dowhaniuk Group, with two sets of original music both old and new. Chris Platt solo guitar set @ 8pm. Sean Dowhaniuk Group @ … Continue reading

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Kyle Pacey, guitar virtuoso, Thursday June 6

Thursday June 6 at 8 pm, $10.00. Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer Kyle Pacey presents an evening of original music, an eclectic mix of soul, roots, funk and R & B. Ever since we were blown away by Kyle’s playing with … Continue reading

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Artword Theatre videos and more, Wed June 5

Wednesday June 5, at 8 pm, free. We will show some videos of our recent revival of Tobacco Troubadour, and more…

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Singer-songwriter Andrew Laviolette, Tues June 4 at 7:30 pm

Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 pm, cover $10. A special concert by songwriter Andrew Laviolette, on tour with his new self-titled album, and his trademark road-weary songwriting, tight finger picking and engaging storytelling. It has been 3 years (and hundreds … Continue reading

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Guitar Hamilton classical Guitar Festival fundraiser, Sun June 2 at 7 pm

Sunday June 2, from 7-9 pm, admission by donation (suggested $10).  Artword Artbar hosts its annual fundraising soiree in support of Guitar Hamilton’s International Guitar Festival, coming to the Hamilton conservatory of the Arts July 12 to 14, 2013. Hostess … Continue reading

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Tribal Gallery presents “Eh?!” Fiddle Trio, Sat June 1

Saturday June 1, 2013, at 8 pm, $15 door, $12 advance (call 905-385-1829). “Experience World Music!” The Tribal Gallery presents “Eh?!” Fiddle Trio: Anne Lederman, Emilyn Stam and James Stephens, playing play traditional and contemporary Canadian fiddle-based music.  Between them, they … Continue reading

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