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Friday January 20, 2012, at 8 pm, $8 advance $10 at door. An evening of soul music with Kojo “Easy” Damptey and his band, celebrating his new EP. Opening set is by singer-songwriter Tafadwa Mzofa of the African acapella group … Continue reading →

Saturday December 3 at 8 pm, $10. Two of Artword Artbar’s favourite performers are back. Singer-songwriter Matthew de Zoete, and his band, gives a concert before his European tour. Combining pop, rock, and folk music, Matthew writes songs built on strong melodies … Continue reading →

Friday December 2 at 8 pm, $5. Singer-songwriter Fred D. Smith is back on stage, with his own blend of country-flavoured blues and folk-rock. Joining him is local poet legend Jack Street.  Fred says: “Come on out for a night of … Continue reading →

Thursday December 1 at 8 pm, $5. Singer-songwriter Anthony Damiao from Waterloo has put together an evening of innovative young song makers. http://www.myspace.com/anthonydamiao. The evening includes Dan Belgue: http://www.theblackwoodtwo.com/ ; Betty Supple: www.myspace.com/bettysupple ; Sara Hebert is completing her first EP.

Friday November 18, at 8:30 pm, $5. Tiny Bill Cody, singer songwriter guitarist like no other, is back at Artword Artbar.  He will play intimately and energetically with his friends, including vocalist Fehn Foss and drummer Jeff Griffiths.

Thursday November 17 at 8 pm, cover $10. A night of beautiful roots guitar and song with Sam Turton, plus a guest set by finger-picker extraordinaire Alfie Smith. Guelph’s Sam Turton delivers a roots-blues-gospel gumbo packed with slide guitar and the soul-fired harmonies of … Continue reading →

Sunday November 13 at 7:30 pm, $10 (part of “Four Sundays in November” concert series) Roots songstress Allison Brown, on tour from down Windsor way, likes her religion a little bit gritty, takes her country music with a side of … Continue reading →

Saturday November 12 at 8 pm, $10. Former Nylons frontman, showman Micah Barnes is back with “I Heart Hamilton”. Micah Barnes, known for his powerhouse singing, emotional stage presence and acclaimed songwriting is back to his first love, the intimate … Continue reading →

Four Sundays in November (Special Concert Series at Artword Artbar): *November 6: Emma Rush, classical guitar *November 13: Allison Brown, roots songstress, folk, alt-country, gospel, blues and original tunes. With Spark Society opening set. *November 20: Trio Arjento, jazz-based trio … Continue reading →

Saturday, November 5, 8:00 pm, $10. The Acoustics, the lively world/roots musical ensemble, are back! Alfonso Spoto accordion; Enzo Spoto, vocal, lead and rhythm guitar; Richard Hone, drums; Bonnie Krenciglowa, violin; Andrew Eckart, bass. http://www.theacoustics.ca/  For the past ten years, they … Continue reading →

Wednesday November 2 at 8 pm, cover $10. Slakah the Beatchild and Preetam Sengupta. An intimate acoustic concert by two outstanding musicians. Slakah’s urban music has a soulful R&B sound. Preetam’s vocals and guitar fingerpicking have a roots storytelling feel. Preetam … Continue reading →

Saturday October 15 at 8 pm. Heavy Pedal, an evening of piano, song and spectacle — a cabaret night of local female piano-playing singer-songwriters, showcasing original piano-based music, on Artword Artbar’s baby grand. Hosted by Marie Avery, and featuring Kori Pop, Deanna Wells … Continue reading →

Friday October 7 at 8 pm, $10. The Woodshed Orchestra presents “Love & Affection”, an evening of soulful, joyous and celebratory musical times by one of Canada’s premier live pop orchestras. Plus a special guest set by the wonderful singer-songwriter Matthew … Continue reading →

Thursday October 6 at 8 pm $5. Touring singer-songwriter Nicole Aube has a concert at Artword Artbar. Also an author, Nicole has an afternoon (4 pm) reading at Chapters Ancaster. http://nicoleaube.webs.com/  Opening the evening at Artword Artbar  is a set by … Continue reading →

Saturday October 1, 4 pm & 9:30 pm, ticket price $10. Two chances to see the one-and-only Big Rude Jake — coming back to Artword Artbar. “Jake is a composer, singer, ‘blues shouter’ and musician with a diverse array of influences. … Continue reading →

Thursday September 29 at 8 pm, $10. Songwriter Fred Magie comes to Artword Artbar to play a concert featuring songs from his album “Window to the World”. True to his acoustic guitar, Fred sounds a lot like Neil Young and … Continue reading →

Saturday September 24, at 8 pm, cover pwyc. Singer-songwriter-guitarist Mark McNeil trades songs with Les Smith  (of Trickbag), on blues harmonica, guitar, vocals. Come out to a night of great songwriting, fancy guitar work and rip-roaring harmonica playing — with Mark … Continue reading →

Thursday September 22, at 8 pm, pwyc. Dave Macintosh & Friends, with host Dave MacIntosh on guitar and vocals and his wonderful songs. Also on the bill: Elissa Mielke, Amanda Mead, and James Garfield.

Saturday September 17 at 8 pm, at Artword Artbar. Tickets $15. An evening of dynamite bluegrass music with virtuoso mandolin player Randal Hill (mandolin and vocals).  On guitar and vocals, the rock-steady Johnny Frame. On stand-up bass and vocals,  John … Continue reading →

Friday September 16 at 8 pm, $5. An evening of upbeat folk music, featuring Richard Garvey, a roots and folk musician from Kitchener, Ontario (songwriter, guitar, banjo, ulele, vocals), on tour with his new cd “To Grow”.  http://www.richardgarvey.ca/ With guests Bookends … Continue reading →

Saturday Septmeber 10, 2 to 4 pm, a CCMA showcase: “Ladies of Country: Showcase, featuring acoustic performances by Stephanie McIlroy, Nicole Scott, Tonya Kennedy and Kaitlin Kozell. (presented by Cameron Tilbury Publicity, Deborah Wood Publicity, Gull-Trax Productions and KC Media).

Artword Artbar has big plans for the wild weekend on James Street North, September 8, 9,  10. CCMA Canadian Country Music Awards are in town, and we have some fabulous country music showcases. Thursday September 8, concert by The Western … Continue reading →

Thursday August 25 at 8 pm, “A Touch of Klez“, back again for a summer blast by your favourite super-charged Klezmer band, bringing you the high-energy sound of Eastern European Jewish and gypsy music. “Jordy Abraham – accordion; Bubbles Price – violin; Cookie Black – saxophone; Moishe … Continue reading →

Friday August 19 at 8 pm, $5 at door: Dan Medakovic + Matt Coleman. Please join us for an evening of fabulous original songs, amazing acoustic guitar and beautiful fiddle by songwriter/vocalist/guitarist extraordinaire Dan Medakovic and fiddle player Matt Coleman. … Continue reading →

Thursday Aug 18 at 8 pm, $5. An evening of motown, funk and pop with Christina diFranco, vocalist, and The Rocketeers: Jordan Snider -drums, Tom Altobelli -bass, Scott McIntosh -guitar and Chris Bruder -keys. http://www.myspace.com/christinadifranco

Wednesday Aug 17 at 8 pm, pwyc. Another great evening of Alt Music with host Tom Dusome. Lineup includes: Griffin Epstein and Laura Mac from Toronto, Tom Dusome, and Hamilton Freeskool.

Saturday August 13 at 8 pm, $10. Folk and pop hook up at Artword Artbar – fun times ensue! Matthew de Zoete; The Morals; Shelley Adams and Mary Simon. Shelley Adams and Mary Simon –  http://www.shelleyadamsmusic.com/  http://www.marysimon.com/  After years of co-writing, … Continue reading →

Saturday July 16 at 8 pm, $10.  Jazz with the “Hands Together Trio”:  Aaron Zukewich on piano,  Jon Tuyp drums, Joel Banks bass, debuting new and old originals, classic jazz standards and putting a new spin on their favorite pop covers. … Continue reading →

Friday July 15 at 8 pm, pwyc ($20 donation gets you a CD). Duane Rutter is currently touring his new album of heartfelt North-Americana  “Never Bet The Devil Your Head”. And playing an opening set is up and coming singer-songwriter Felicia … Continue reading →

Thursday July 14 at 8 pm. Another wonderful Alt Music Night with host Tom Dusome. This will be a PWYC show and all proceeds go to support new artists. Line-up: Trench Foot; Slender Loris http://www.slenderloris.bandcamp.com/; Anthony Damiao www.myspace.com/anthonydamiao; Tom Dusome … Continue reading →

Thursday June 23 at 8 pm, “A Touch of Klez“, Hamilton’s own Klezmer band, bringing you the high-energy sound of Eastern European Jewish and gypsy music. “Jordy Abraham – accordion; Bubbles Price – violin; Cookie Black – saxophone; Moishe McFarland – double bass; Leo … Continue reading →

Friday June 17 at 8 pm, $10. Phillip Brown, Michael Burton, Paul Jansen — Three singer-songwriters and guitarists in the folk mode, a triple-bill!  Phillip Brown: “His songs are imbued with great musicianship, a warm and engaging voice and some of … Continue reading →

Thursday June 16, at 8 pm, pwyc. Alt Music Night with host Tom Dusome. M.R. (former dead sweeties) features Mike Long (guitar) and Rebecca (drums) playing exciting fast paced guitar based punk rock. lets dance dance dance! White Byson is … Continue reading →

Friday June 10, during the James North Art Crawl, all evening from 8 pm, tip jar. The wonderful country Americana singer  Tia McGraff, is back at Artword Artbar, with her band Radical Road unplugged. Hew recent CD release “Diversity” received … Continue reading →

Thurs June 9 at 8 pm, $5. A concert by Artword Artbar mainstays Ken Steffler (vocals, guitar) and Ron Weihs (fiddle, guitar, vocals).

Saturday June 4 at 8 pm, $12. Joni NehRita and her band (Joni NehRita vocals and keys, Adam Bowman drums,  Matthew Lima bass, Ryan Boisselle guitar). A CD Release Concert for her album, The Bare Truth. “The music blends the time-honored qualities … Continue reading →

Thursday May 26 at 8 pm, $15 at the door. The fabulous Micah Barnes, in concert at Artword Artbar, back to his cabaret piano-driven roots. He’s touring with his new CD “Domesticated”. Micah will be performing the songs from hisr … Continue reading →

Saturday May 14 at 8 pm, $10: Concert by singer-songwriter Matthew de Zoete and his band. Combining pop, rock, and folk music, Matthew de Zoete writes songs built on strong melodies and honest lyrics. Matthew is working on a new album … Continue reading →

Tuesday May 10 at 8 pm $15 reg, $10 students/seniors. A special double bill — Ann Vriend and Lauren Best, singing their songs and playing our piano! Singer/songwriter/piano player Ann Vriend is on a cross-Canada tour with her new CD. “Love … Continue reading →

Saturday April 23 at 8 pm, only $7 at the door. Artword Artbar rocks again with the great folk ‘n roll rock band The Plain Steel with Ross Lizotte ( guitar, lead vocal), Caroline Olsen (viola, vocal), Jay Lees (bass, … Continue reading →

Saturday, April 16, 8:00 pm at Artword Artbar, $10. The Acoustics are back for their third visit! The Acoustics are a Canadian instrumental world/roots musical ensemble from the Hamilton, Ontario area. For the past ten years, they have been cultivating … Continue reading →

Friday April 15, at 8:30 pm $5 at door, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tiny Bill Cody‘s Spring Special Concert, with special guests Jeff Griffiths on drums and Fehn Foss. An evening of Cover Songs, Originals, Spoken Word. Eclectic Songwriter Tiny … Continue reading →

Saturday April 9 at 8 pm, $10. “Bow Tie” (Steven Winnall and Allison Smith) launch their new EP “Sequins”, acoustic/folk new songs. http://www.myspace.com/wearebowtie  Opening for them are singer-songwriters Marie Avery and Amber Edgar, see “More”

Friday April 1 at 8 pm, $10. Singer-songwriter Rob Szabo plays a solo concert (guitar and vocals) at Artword Artbar to celebrate the release of his self-titled 5th album. This concert is part of his cross Canada spring CD release … Continue reading →

Saturday March 26 at 8 pm, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street. Tickets $15. An evening of dynamite bluegrass music with mandolinist and vocalist Randal Hill. On guitar and vocals, the rock-steady Johnny Frame. John McNaughton will provide the deep foundation, acoustic bass … Continue reading →

Saturday March 19 at 8 pm, $10. Ashley Condon and Ria Mae, two wonderful singer-songwriters from Halifax on tour.  Ashley tours in support of her debut album Come In From The Cold, which is nominated for a 2011 ECMA for … Continue reading →

Friday March 18 at 8 pm $5. At last, a formal concert by Artword Artbar stalwarts Ken Steffler, the “Busted Busker” (guitar, vocals),  and Ronald Weihs, aka “Ron the Fiddler” (guitar, fiddle, vocals). Photo left by Alex Zafer from last spring’s Busker Crawl.

Saturday March 12 at 8 pm, $10. Concert by singer-songwriter Monique Barry and her band — Marc Meriläinen on guitar, James McEleney on bass and Ambrose Pottie on drums. Special guest: Hamilton’s own wonderful singer-songwriter Kim Koren, rounding out the evening! Well … Continue reading →

Saturday March 5 at 8 pm, $5: Stringbenders band (John Kneeland guitar, Owen Mahoney bass, Gary Mahoney drums) anchor an evening of Beatles songs “Sergeant Revolver“, featuring songs from Sgt Pepper and Revolver albums not often played. On March 5 … Continue reading →

Thursday, March 3 at 8 pm, no cover. Ken Steffler, guitarist/singer and Ron Weihs, fiddler, host a country jam, Ken & Ron’s Kitchen Party, old-time, country, folk, and vintage singer-songwriter. All welcome.

Friday February 25 at 10 pm (following Klyde Broox’s PoeMagic), live music by Doug Murphy and his band Coda.

Saturday February 19 at 8 pm, $10 advance, $15 door. The Tribal Gallery presents a special concert of East Indian music, with Neeraj Prem on sitar and vocals, and a tabla player. Musically the evening will be mystical and supernatural through the … Continue reading →