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Classical guitar: William Beauvais, CD launch, Sun Feb 28, 7 pm
Sunday February 28, 2016, at 7 pm. Book online Tickets: $25 (Concert + CD), Concert only $20 regular, $15 student/seniors/unemployed. To reserve, call 905-543-8512 or email artword@artword.net. Classical guitarist William Beauvais launches a new CD Old Wood – New Seeds: … Continue reading
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Poetry and song: Glenn Bowie w. Leonard, Burns & Dell, Sat Feb 27
Saturday February 27, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. An evening of poetry and song with Leonard, Burns & Dell and poet Glenn Bowie. Leonard, Burns & Dell (Sue Leonard, Brennagh Burns, Cindy Dell) are a powerhouse harmony trio based out … Continue reading
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THIS VENUE CLOSED PERMANENTLY ON DECEMBER 5, 2019. “Artword Artbar is a cosy little licensed listening room on Colbourne at James St. N., that always features interesting live music.” Graham Rockingham, Hamilton Spectator 03/29/12 INFO for Audience: Capacity? 60 at … Continue reading
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Benefit concert for Mo’ Kauffey, Sat Feb 27, 2 to 6 pm.
Saturday February 27, 2016, from 2 to 6 pm. A benefit concert fundraiser for talented roots bluesman Mo’ Kauffey (Gary Wickizer), who is fighting cancer, organized by Hamilton Blues Lovers and friends. Performers include: Duane Rutter, Will Gillespie, Ian Andrews, Ambre … Continue reading
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Blues, Funk, Groove, w. Wayne Janus Trio, Fri Jan 29, Fri Feb 26
Friday January 29, and Friday February 26, 2016, at 8:00 pm. Guitarist, singer and songwriter Wayne Janus continues his Last Friday residency at Artword Artbar, with David Carrillo on drums and Myron Plichota on bass. This electric trio displays artistic … Continue reading
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Showcase: Nicole Chambers & Lauren Cumberbatch, Thurs Feb 25
Thursday February 25, 2016, at 8 pm, $5. Mohawk Music showcase jam, featuring vocalists Nicole Chambers (left) and Lauren Cumberbatch, with R&B classics, Reggae tunes and some original tunes by the vocalists. Guest vocalist Jessie Faiazza. The band includes Olivia Brown … Continue reading
Acoustic Moments for Black History Month, Sat Feb 20
Saturday February 20, 2016, 8 pm. SOLD OUT $16 dinner+show. Still tickets left for $10 show only. Call 905-543-8512, Mr Jay hosts an Acoustic Moments special for Black History Month. Dinner: Enjoy a sweet Caribbean Jerk chicken dish by chef … Continue reading
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Jazz with the Scott Taplay Group, Fri Feb 19
Friday February 19, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 /$5 students. Jazz guitarist Scott Taplay is back with the Scott Taplay Group: Jonas Pearson Paavola bass, Victor Agrippa alto sax, Jon Pascoal drums, and Scott Taplay guitar. They will be playing … Continue reading
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Jazz with the Jesse Martel Group, Thurs Feb 18
Thursday February 18, 2016, at 8 pm, $5. Jazz with the Jesse Martel group: Jesse Martel guitar, Ian Brown piano/keys, Michael Morabito alto saxophone, Devon Savas, upright bass/electric bass, Jonathan Pascoal drums, with special guest vocalist Thomas Messore. They play … Continue reading
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Richard Garvey “I found a box of beer…” EP launch, Wed Feb 17, 2016
Wednesday February 17, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 (or by donation). Singer-songwriter Richard Garvey is launching the new year with a new EP I found a box of beer in the snow. The title song is “a tragic Canadian classic … Continue reading
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Valentine sweet harmonies by The Ault Sisters, Sat Feb 13
Saturday February 13, 2016, at 8 pm. Book online $15/$10 students. Valentine treat: some sweet harmonies for your sweetie! Jazz with the incredible vocal trio The Ault Sisters. Experience the joy of sweet sibling harmony from Amanda, Alicia and Alanna … Continue reading
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Art Crawl: R&B, Motown, Soul w. Andre Bisson and band, Fri Feb 12
Friday February 12, 2016, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. Warm up at Artword Artbar! Award-winning soul and R&B vocalist André Bisson on guitar, vocals; Kevin Beeby bass; Glenn Paul drums; Loretta Hale trumpet; Kristen Prince tenor … Continue reading
Nano Valverde + Ayekan Ensemble, Sat Feb 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm!
Saturday February 6, 2016, at 7 pm. $15 at the door. https://www.facebook.com/events/968480229909687/. An evening of Latin American music by Nano Valverde + Ayekan Ensemble, an ensemble of quena (bamboo flute), flute, guitars, violin, double bass. Band members Nano Valverde, Peter … Continue reading
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DANCE: Once I Lived in the Box, by Learie McNicolls, Feb 3, 4 & 5, 2016
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, February 3, 4 & 5, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. Book online Artword Theatre presents three performances of a new full-length dance work Once I Lived in the Box by choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls, for Black … Continue reading
Jazz with the ON TOPIC Trio, Sat Jan 30, 2016
Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Book online Jazz with the On Topic Trio, a collaborative effort from guitarist Kim Ratcliffe, drummer Aubrey Dayle from Toronto, and bassist Brad Cheeseman from Hamilton. Each a leader of his own … Continue reading
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Klyde Broox: launch of Xu Lizhi chapbook, Thurs Jan 28, 2016
Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 8 pm, free. The Tower and PoeMagic presents a poetry reading, in English and Mandarin, to launch a chapbook of poems by Xu Lizhi, the late Chinese poet, and worker at FoxConn, an electronics factory … Continue reading
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Jazz w. the Brad Cheeseman Trio, Sat Dec 12
Saturday December 12, 2015 at 8 pm, $10. Have a jazzy night out with The Brad Cheeseman Trio. They will be playing an evening of standards, covers and original compositions. Brad Cheeseman – electric bass, Robert Chapman – guitar, Adam … Continue reading
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Art Crawl: Justin Sawicki CD launch, Fri Dec 11
Friday December 11, 2015, at 8 pm, pwyc/tip jar. A special Art Crawl evening: Singer-songwriter Justin Sawicki is releasing his new self-titled album Justin Sawicki (2015), a follow-up to 2011’s Nothing for No One. The album is a blend of … Continue reading
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Queens of Quirk, hosted by Hanna Bech, Thurs Dec 10
Thursday December 10, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Queens of Quirk, a concert celebrating charming (un)conventional coolness, hosted by Hanna Bech. * Accordionist/storyteller-in-song Willow Rutherford * Comedienne Michelle Zhitomirsky * Silks Aerialist/vocalist Pamela Gardner * Keyboardist/songsmith Hanna Bech
A Charlie Brown Christmas, w. Aaron Z. Trio, Wed Dec 9
Wednesday December 9, 2015, 8 pm, $10/ $5 students. Celebrate the season with A Charlie Brown Christmas tribute concert with the Aaron Z. Trio (Joel Banks bass, Tyler Goertzen drums, Aaron Zukewich piano). The Aaron Z Trio will play through … Continue reading
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The First Channukah in Kanata (1759), Allan Merovitz, Dec 6 & 7
Sunday December 6, 2015, matinee at 3 pm, $10 adults, $5 children 12 & under. Monday December 7, 2015, evening at 7 pm. $10/$5. To reserve, call 905-543-8512. The First Channukah in Kanata (1759), by Allan Merovitz (singer, actor, storyteller). … Continue reading
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Music and stories from Latin America: Marcelo Puente and Edgardo Moreno, Sat Dec 5
Saturday December 5, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Places and Memory: an evening of music and stories about and from Latin America, with singer-songwriter Marcelo Puente from Chile, and musician/composer Edgardo Moreno. Marcelo and Edgardo will be performing original and … 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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Big Dance, Little Stage, host Learie Mc Nicolls, Thurs Dec 3
Thursday December 3, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. One night only! Choreographer/dancer Learie Mc Nicolls curates and hosts edition #8 of Big Dance, Little Stage, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. New choreography, improvisations, live visuals. … Continue reading
Jazz: Matthew Pullicino, Olivia Brown, Jake Franizcek, Wed Dec 2
Wednesday December 2, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 regular/$5 students. Jazz and more with JOM! a three-piece band founded by Matthew Pullicino (drums), with Jake Franizcek (guitar), and Olivia Brown (bass), playing funk/jazz/fusion music (John Scofield, Jaco Pastorius, James Brown, … Continue reading
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The Jay Danley Ethiojazz Project, Sat Nov 28 at 9:30 pm
Saturday November 28, 2015, $10, at 9:30 pm, after Toller. The Jay Danley Ethiojazz Project features Jay Danley‘s compositions and guitar playing in the style of Ethiojazz, which combines the rich sounds of Ethiopian scales and modern jazz. For the concert … Continue reading
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Blues, Funk, Groove, w. Wayne Janus Trio, Fri Nov 27 at 9:30
Friday November 27, 2015 at 9:30 pm, after Toller. Guitarist, singer and songwriter Wayne Janus continues his Last Friday residency at Artword Artbar, with David Carrillo on drums and Myron Plichota on bass. This electric trio displays artistic diversity based … Continue reading
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North of Nashville: Medakovic, Nudie, Altmann, Wed Nov 25
Wednesday November 25, 2015 at 8 pm, $10. North of Nashville: 3 Alt-Country songwriters in the round: Danny Medakovic, Nudie, and Chris Altmann. A night of great musical discovery and storytelling. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and engineer, Danny Medakovic has … Continue reading
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THEATRE: Sky Gilbert’s new play TOLLER, about Toller Cranston, Nov 19-22 & 26-29
Thurs to Sat Nov 19-21 & Nov 26-28, 2015, at 8 pm, tickets $15. Matinees Sundays Nov 22 & 29 at 2 pm, PWYC at the door only. A two-week run at Artword Artbar of Sky Gilbert‘s new play TOLLER, … Continue reading
Hartzedike-Lider (Heartsongs), Allan Merovitz & Brian Katz, Sun Nov 22 at 5 pm
Sunday November 22, at 5 pm, after Toller. Cover $15. Hartzedike-Lider (Heartsongs) features Allan Merovitz (vocals, guitar) and Brian Katz (guitar, piano, vocals). Hartzedike-Lider brings together new renditions of well-loved Yiddish songs with storytelling, original music, a sprinkling of jazz … Continue reading
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Jazz w. Sean Dowhaniuk Group, Sat Nov 21, at 9:30 pm
Saturday November 21, at 9:30 pm, after Toller. Cover $10/ $5. Jazz with the Sean Dowhaniuk Group, a long-awaited return visit from one of our favourite adventurous jazz groups. Sean Dowhaniuk guitar, Riley Keller alto saxophone, Mike Rajna drums, Josh … Continue reading
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3 Guitars: Will Gillespie, Robin Lee, Sarah Beatty, Fri Nov 20 at 9:30
Friday November 20, at 9:30 pm, after Toller. $10 cover. Three Guitars, second edition, hosted by singer-songwriter Will Gillespie, with guests Robin Lee and Sarah Beatty, in a workshop-style concert, playing their original folk, jazz & blues tunes, trading songs … Continue reading
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Book Launch: Mansfield Press fall titles, Mon Nov 16 at 7 pm
Monday November 16, 2015, at 7 pm. Mansfield Press invites you to the Hamilton launch of its five fall titles! With readings by: Tara Azzopardi — Last Stop, Lonesome Town (poetry) Salvatore DiFalco — Mean Season (novel) David W. McFadden … Continue reading
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Zula Presents: LEE BARWIN 3 plus SCHOORL & KRAKOWIAK, Sun Nov 15 at 7 pm
Sunday November 15, at 7 pm, $15/$12. The Something Else! Creative Music Series is hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. http://zulapresents.org/ LEE BARWIN 3 (Hamilton/Toronto): Gary Barwin alto saxophone, flute, vocals, electronics; Ryan Barwin pedal steel guitar; David Lee … Continue reading
The Harmones (Carol Greene, Christine Roarke, Audrey Hensen), Sat Nov 14
Saturday, November 14, 2015, 8 pm, $10. Artword Artbar is pleased to welcome The Harmones back to the stage, in a solo show! This ukulele trio (Carol Greene, Christine Roarke and Audrey Hensen) sing sweet three-part harmonies on folk and … Continue reading
Art Crawl: Beg To Differ Trio, w. Tim Ninehouse, Fri Nov 13
Friday November 13, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. An Artword favourite, the high-energy Beg To Differ Trio playing blues / jazz / funk — Tim Ninehouse on keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma on guitar; Steve Foster on … Continue reading
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Jazz vocal jam with Sue Ramsay Trio, Thurs Oct 8 & Nov 12
Second Thursday for 2 months: October 8 and November 12, 2015, at 8 pm, cover tba. Jazz vocalist Sue Ramsay hosts a jazz vocal jam, backed by Bob Shields on guitar and Clark Johnston on stand-up bass, with Adam Fielding … Continue reading
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Songwriter showcase: Megan Hamilton, Anthony Damaio, Shawn Clarke, Neil Kostecki, Sun Nov 8 at 3 pm
Sunday November 8, 2015, at 3 pm (doors 2 pm), $10. Spend a family-friendly Sunday afternoon with some talented musicians who want to sing you some songs. Singer-songwriter Megan Hamilton is touring with her new album Forty Warm Streams To … Continue reading
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THEATRE: Mikey Henley’s 23:30, performance about solitary confinement, Wed-Sat, Nov 4-7
Wednesday November 4 to Saturday November 7, 2015, four performances. Michael Henley‘s theatrical performance 23:30, “the stark truth about his time in solitary confinement”. At Artword Artbar, tickets $15, 905-543-8512 or 905-912-9083. Arrive by 8:00 pm to be seated and … Continue reading
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Hallowe’en mystery event, Sat Oct 31
Saturday October 31, 2015, free, vintage scary movies.
Blues, Funk, Groove, w. Wayne Janus Trio, Fri Oct. 30
Friday October 30, 2015 at 8:00 pm. Guitarist, singer and songwriter Wayne Janus is back at Artword Arbar, with David Carrillo on drums and Myron Plichota on bass. This electric trio displays artistic diversity based on Blues, Funk and Groove. … Continue reading
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Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie Mc Nicolls, Wed-Thurs, Oct 28 & 29
Wednesday & Thursday October 28 and 29, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer/dancer Learie Mc Nicolls curates and hosts edition #7 of his on-going series Big Dance, Little Stage, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. New … Continue reading
Steel City Jazz Festival, Tjaderama tribute band, Sun Oct 25 at 7pm
Week One (Oct 21 to 25) of the 2015 Steel City Jazz Festival is at Artword Artbar. Week Two (Oct 29 to Nov 1) is at The Pearl Company. The artist-in-residence for this year’s festival is jazz pianist Adrean Farrugia. … Continue reading
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Steel City Jazz Festival, WPBE (Worst Pop Band Ever), Sat Oct 24
Week One (Oct 21 to 25) of the 2015 Steel City Jazz Festival is at Artword Artbar. Week Two (Oct 29 to Nov 1) is at The Pearl Company. The artist-in-residence for this year’s festival is jazz pianist Adrean Farrugia. … Continue reading
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Steel City Jazz Festival, Luanda Jones Trio, Fri Oct 23
Week One (Oct 21 to 25) of the 2015 Steel City Jazz Festival is at Artword Artbar. Week Two (Oct 29 to Nov 1) is at The Pearl Company. The artist-in-residence for this year’s festival is jazz pianist Adrean Farrugia. … Continue reading
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Steel City Jazz Festival, Jazz Vocalists John Neudorf & Sophia Perlman, Thurs Oct 22
Week One (Oct 21-25) of the 2015 Steel City Jazz Festival is at Artword Artbar. Week Two (Oct 29-Nov 1) is at The Pearl Company. The artist-in-residence for this year’s festival is jazz pianist Adrean Farrugia. http://steelcityjazzfest.com/ Thursday October … Continue reading
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Steel City Jazz Festival, New Jazz Compositions, Wed Oct 21
Week One (Oct 21 to 25) of the 2015 Steel City Jazz Festival is at Artword Artbar. Week Two (Oct 29 to Nov 1) is at The Pearl Company. The artist-in-residence for this year’s festival is jazz pianist Adrean Farrugia. … Continue reading
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October Poetry Blast, hosted by James Deahl, Sun Oct 18, 2-5 pm
Sunday October 18, 2015, from 2 to 5 pm. Free admission. October Poetry Blast, organized by poet James Deahl. Featured readers include Canadian contributors to the California-based anthologies LUMMOX 3 and LUMMOX 4. Readers: Jennifer L. Foster (Hamilton), David Haskins … Continue reading
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Jazz Cabaret with vocalist Colina Phillips and Stacie McGregor, Sat Oct 17
Saturday October 17, 2015, at 8:00 pm, $15. Birthday Suite, a jazz cabaret with the wonderful vocalist Colina Phillips and jazz pianist Stacie McGregor. In addition to her own band, the Stacie McGregor Quintet, Stacie is a member of Brandi Disterheft’s … Continue reading
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Guitarist Kyle Pacey w. Kevin Christoff & Jay Burr, Fri Oct 16
Friday October 16, 2015, at 8 pm, $15. Guitarist and singer Kyle Pacey presents an evening of original music that’s an eclectic mix of soul, roots, R & B and funk. With Kevin Christoff on bass, and Jay Burr on … Continue reading
Will Gillespie’s Old World Romance, Thurs Oct 15
Thursday October 15, 2015 at 8 pm, $10. Will Gillespie’s Old World Romance. Sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes bombastic, sometimes campy fun, Old World Romance is the charming, disarming, elegant and eccentric vision of Hamilton-based singer-songwriter, Will Gillespie. Will has also invited … Continue reading
Dave Clark and The Woodshed Orchestra, “Brass Bandit”, Sat Oct 10
Saturday October 10, 2015 at 8 pm, $10. The Hamilton launch of Brass Bandit, the latest CD from percussionist/ songwriter Dave Clark and his wacky and wonderful Woodshed Orchestra. http://thewoodshedorchestra.com/ Plus an opening set with Dinner is Ruined band reunion: … Continue reading
Art Crawl: Honsi vs Grease Monkey, blues/funk, 2 bands! Fri Oct 9
Friday October 9, 2015, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. Pianist Dave Hollingshead has set up a mega-evening: Honsi vs. Grease Monkey, two blues fusion/funk bands square off at Artword Artbar. Grease Monkey (funk/fusion/jazz/blues): Braden Varcoe guitar, … Continue reading
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Songwriter-guitarist Michael J. Birthelmer, Sat Oct 3
Saturday October 3, 2015, 8 pm, $10. Hamilton’s own Michael J. Birthelmer, master guitarist, songwriter and story-teller performs selections from his infamous Songbook on themes of love, life, the American Civil War… and weasels in tuxedos. Join us for this … Continue reading
Jazz with The Ault Sisters vocal trio + band, Fri Oct 2
Friday October 2, 2015 at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. Jazz with the incredible vocal trio The Ault Sisters. Experience the joy of sweet sibling harmony from Amanda, Alicia and Alanna Ault. The trio are currently making a name … Continue reading
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Learie Mc Nicolls, sneak preview film screening, Thurs Oct 1
Thursday October 1, 2015 at 8 pm, free. Sneak preview of a film by dancer/choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls, a film version of his dance work Resurrection. For the past 10 months, Learie has been filming it at Artword Artbar, and … Continue reading
Classical music: Bay City String Quartet, Sun Sept 27, 3 pm
Sunday September 27, 2015, 3 to 5 pm, $10 regular, $5 youth. Bay City String Quartet: Madeleine Kay violin, Ewen Hutton violin, Maximilan Aoki cello, Dominico Kim cello, play a Sunday afternoon concert at Artword Artbar. The string quartet is … Continue reading
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Zula Presents: In the Sea trio and Eschaton duo, Sat Sep 26 at 8:30
Saturday September 26, 2015, at 8:30 pm, $15 reg / $12 students. The Something Else! Creative Music Series is hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. http://zulapresents.org/ In The Sea, an improvising string trio from Montreal and Amsterdam, includes Tristan … Continue reading
Folk-blues duo Jennis: Dennis Gaumond & Jen Gillmor, Fri Sept 25
Friday September 25, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. A return visit by dynamic folk-blues duo Jennis. Jennis brings together award-winning Guelph-based Dennis Gaumond‘s decades of experience writing and performing original blues and folk and the diverse musical experiences of veteran … Continue reading
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JAZZ: Sue Ramsay Trio, Thurs Sept 24
Thursday, September 24, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. The Sue Ramsay Trio (jazz vocalist Sue Ramsay, Bob Shields on guitar and Clark Johnston on bass) will be looking longingly at the summer that was, and then to the autumn that … Continue reading
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Choreographic Workshops, Wed Sept 23 and Wed Sept 30
Wednesday, September 23 and 30, 2015 at 6:15 pm. Workshop with choreographer Learie McNicolls and theatre director Ronald Weihs, for dancers, movers, actors, performers. How to put together a performance piece with movement and structure in a theatrical space. Learie … Continue reading
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R&B and soul w. André Bisson & band, Sat Sept 19
Saturday, September 19, 2015, 8 pm, $10. Back at Artword Artbar! Shake it up with soul, R&B and motown classics and new compositions by award-winning vocalist André Bisson on guitar, vocals. Band members: Loretta Hale trumpet, Andrew King tenor sax, … Continue reading
Jazz, blues, funk with Beg To Differ Trio, Friday Sept 18
Friday September 18, 2015, at 8 pm, pwyc. An Artword favourite, the high-energy Beg To Differ Trio playing blues / jazz / funk — Tim Ninehouse on keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma on guitar; Steve Foster on drums. Unique renditions of … Continue reading
Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie Mc Nicolls, Wed-Thurs, Sept 16-17
Wednesday & Thursday September 16 & 17, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer and dancer Learie Mc Nicolls curates and hosts edition #6 of his on-going series “Big Dance, Little Stage”, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small … Continue reading
Supercrawl weekend: psychedelic jazz fusion, Doug Murphy, Sun Sept 13, 4 pm
Sunday September 13, 2015, Supercrawl weekend. Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 pm. A return appearance of “It Is What It Is” — fusion psychedelic jazz featuring the far-out fabulous Doug Murphy guitar, with Brian Ropcean drums and Alanna Gunn … Continue reading
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Supercrawl weekend: reggae w. Riddim Riders & Klyde Broox, host Mr. Jay, Sat Sept 12
Saturday September 12, 2015, (Supercrawl Saturday). Doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm. Tickets $10 advance (Book tickets online) , $15 at door. Artword Artbar’s good friend Mr. Jay hosts a Supercrawl Special Edition reggae roots music night, with … Continue reading
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Supercrawl weekend: Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, Fri Sept 11, 8 pm
Friday September 11, 2015, at 8 pm (Supercrawl Friday). Tickets $15. (Book tickets online). Artword Artbar launches its Fall 2015 season with one of our favourites: Stuart Laughton and his wonderful Radio Dial, with Stuart Laughton on vocals, guitar, harmonica, … Continue reading
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closed from August 1 to Sept 10, 2015
August 1, 2015 to September 10, 2015. Back in action Friday September 11, for Supercrawl weekend. To get in touch, email artword@artword.net.
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4 great reviews for Learie McNicolls’ Transformation, July 2015
Peter Malysewich: “…the premier performance of this year’s Fringe.” The performance was totally awesome. As a Learie fan, I came prepared to enjoy it and was rewarded with even more than I expected. Held my attention from right from the … Continue reading
Transformation by Learie Mc Nicolls, Fringe Festival, July 16 to 25
July 16 to 25, 2015, $10. Artword Theatre presents Transformation: A Journey of the Soul’s Healing by Learie Mc Nicolls, in the 2015 Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival. Learie Mc Nicolls confronts the demons of poverty, violence and fear in his … Continue reading
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Drinking, Fighting and Fishing, Fringe Festival, July 16 to 25
July 16 to 25, 2015, eight performances, $10. Julian Nicholson and David B. Fraser present Drinking, Fighting and Fishing at Artword Artbar (a BYOV Venue), as part of the 2015 Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival, . Julian Nicholson stars in Drinking, Fighting … Continue reading
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Late jazz show: Patrick Smith band fusion and hard bop, Thurs July 23 at 9:30 pm
Thursday July 23, 2015, at 9:30 pm, $5/pwyc. (Late show after performance of Transformation 8 to 9 pm.) Jazz fusion and hard bop band called 21C, led by up-and-coming jazz composer Patrick Smith on saxophones. Band members: Jacob Thompson keyboards; … Continue reading
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Dance/Music Collaboration: Olga Barrios, John Henry Gerena, Edgardo Moreno, Tues July 14
NEW DATE! Tuesday July 14, 2015, at 9 pm, $10. A special evening by three brilliant Latin American performers. In a rare appearance back in Hamilton, dancer/choreographer Olga Barrios joins forces with Hamilton-based dancer John Henry Gerena and musician Edgardo … Continue reading
Songstress Orit Shimoni, plus Dave Pomfret, Sat July 11
Saturday July 11, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. “Brilliant and lyrically impactful vocalist” singer-songwriter Orit Shimoni swings by Artword Artbar. On the road full time for nearly seven years now, this fiercely independent songstress has been writing and singing her … Continue reading
Art Crawl: R&B, Motown, Soul w. Andre Bisson and band, Fri July 10
Friday July 10, 2015, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. Hot summer night at Artword Artbar! Award-winning vocalist André Bisson on guitar, vocals; Kevin Beeby bass; Glenn Paul drums; Loretta Hale trumpet; Andrew King tenor sax; Kevin … Continue reading
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Jazz vocal duo Carolyn Credico and Mim Adams, Thurs July 9
Thursday July 9, 2015, at 8 pm, $10/$5 students. Jazz vocal duo Carolyn Credico and Mim Adams are two performers whose impeccable vocal precision come together in this combo. They sing a variety of jazz standards (arranged by Mim herself), … Continue reading
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Jazz with the Dimitri Mavridis Group, Wed July 8
Wednesday July 8, 2015, at 8 pm, pwyc. A reunion jazz concert with the Dimitri Mavridis Group, with Dimitri Mavridis bass, Calvin Barnard drums, Travis Baynham guitar, David Hollingshead piano. Find out more about these musicians and more: http://www.hollingsheadmusic.com/
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Gypsy Jazz: Les Petits Nouveaux, Sun July 5 at 7 pm
Sunday July 5, 2015, at 7:00 pm, $10/pwyc. A special concert by Les Petits Nouveax, a Gypsy Jazz group in town at Whitehern Museum in the afternoon and at Artword Artbar in the evening. Les Petits Nouveaux play music in the … Continue reading
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Wayne Shorter’s Speak No Evil played by the Chris Bruder Group, Sat July 4
Saturday July 4, 2015, at 8 pm, cover $10-$15. Jazz pianist Chris Bruder hosts a Wayne Shorter tribute night, featuring Mike Malone on trumpet, Clark Johnston on bass, Adam Fielding on drums, Chris Bruder on piano, and (hopefully) Scott Neilson … Continue reading
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Roots reggae, host Mr. Jay, singer-songwriter Jsun, Riddim Riders Unplugged, Fri July 3
Friday July 3, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Artword Artbar’s good friend Mr. Jay hosts an evening of reggae roots music. Featured is Bajan-Canadian singer-songwriter jSun, who will call in some relaxing vibes with his reggae-folk infused acoustic sound. Special … Continue reading
Jazz with the Brad Cheeseman Group, Thursday July 2
Thursday July 2, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 (or $20 includes CD). The Hamilton launch of The Brad Cheeseman Group’s new self-titled CD. Brad Cheeseman – electric bass/compositions; Robert Chapman – guitar; Nick Maclean – piano/keys; Marito Marques – drums; … Continue reading
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“Open Mic for Open Streets”, hosted by Ron the Fiddler, Sun June 28, 11:00 to 4 pm
Sunday June 28, 2015. It’s the Open Streets Festival again (walk, ride, roll all day from 10 am to 5 pm up and down James Street North. http://openstreetshamilton.ca/). From 11 am to 4 pm or so, Artword Artbar presents “Open … Continue reading
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Sat June 27: Zineposium 2 to 6 pm, Spoken Word open mic and PoeMagic, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Saturday June 27, 2015, from 2 pm on, free. Artword Artbar hosts the 2015 Hamilton Zineposium from 2 to 6 pm, followed at 6:30 pm by a special edition for Zine-ists of spoken word open mic PoeMagic (hosted by Klyde … Continue reading
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FOLK/BLUEGRASS: The Allen Family Reunion, Fri June 26
Friday June 26, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). Back at Artword Artbar! The Allen Family Reunion is a five-piece bluegrass and folk band from London, Ontario. The original Allen Family Reunion, four members of the Allen … Continue reading
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Jazz: Scott Taplay’s new trio + guest Adrean Farrugia, Thurs June 25
Thursday June 25, 2015 at 8 pm, $5-10. Jazz guitarist Scott Taplay‘s new trio: Jill Mckenna on bass and Kevin Dempsey on drums, play jazz standards and some originals. Special guests: Adrean Farrugia on the piano and Brad Goode on … Continue reading
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Jazz with the Brenda Brown Quartet, Wed June 24
Wednesday June 24, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz vocalist Brenda Brown celebrates her debut self-titled EP, which was nominated for a 2015 Hamilton Music Award for Jazz Recording of the Year. She’ll be singing with her quartet: Brenda Brown … Continue reading
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2015 Something Else! Festival of Creative Music, Fri June 19 to Mon June 22
Friday June 19, to Monday June 22, 2015, four evenings of concerts at 8:30 pm. Zula Pesents welcomes you to the second annual SOMETHING ELSE! Festival of Creative Music, at Artword Artbar. http://zulapresents.org/ This year’s festival line-up should satisfy all … Continue reading
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Campfire Stories: Tom Dusome’s Open Stage, Thurs June 18
Thursday June 18, 2015, 8 pm, free. Campfire Stories. It’s time to fire up your creativity at Artword Artbar. Singer-songwriter Tom Dusome hosts an open stage for spoken word, poetry, song, music, dance, movement, visual art, or anything goes. Everyone … Continue reading
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Jazz with the Jason Jones Unit, Wed June 17
Wednesday June 17, 2015, at 8 pm, $5. A night of modern acoustic music played by the Jason Jones Unit. Their music is a blend of Bluegrass, Jazz and Gypsy Swing. Featuring Jason Jones guitar, Jill McKenna bass and Scott … Continue reading
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Songstress Shari Vandermolen is back! Sat June 13
Saturday June 13, 2015, at 8:00 pm, $15. Back again for an intimate evening of song with her trio: vocalist Shari Vandermolen, accompanied by Steve McCrae on piano and James Gannett on bass. Shari sings with her own 6-piece jazz … Continue reading
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Art Crawl: Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, Fri June 12
Friday June 12, 2015, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. Jazz vocalist Aubrey Wilson is back with her Quartet: Aubrey Wilson vocals, Chris Bruder piano, Sean Bruce Parker drums, and Tom Altobelli bass, playing a variety of … Continue reading
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3 Guitars: Will Gillespie, ‘Mo Kauffey & Robin Lee: Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Thurs June 11
Thursday June 11, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. “3 Guitars: Will Gillespie, ‘Mo Kauffey & Robin Lee: Pickin’ & Grinnin’ “ is a song-trading, in-the-round, workshop-style concert featuring these three singer-songwriters, together for the first time in a show, playing … Continue reading
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Sim Bansal, Amber-Leigh Palka, Thom Mason, Coco Murphy, Wed June 10
Wednesday June 10, 2015, at 8 pm, $5. Sim Bansal, guitarist/vocalist, hosts an evening of songs, originals, jazz and more. Guests include jazz duo Amber-Leigh Palka on vocals and Thom Mason on guitar. Sim Bansal‘s solo acoustic set of mostly … Continue reading
Hanna Bech and Friends, special concert, Sun June 7 at 7 pm
Sunday June 7, 2015, at 7 pm, $10. Singer-songwriter-pianist Hanna Bech presents a concert of her new songs, with cellist Geoff Ball and harpist Rachel Nolan, the first time all the songs are being showcased together. Hanna Bech is an … Continue reading
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Jazz: Thom Mason, Adrean Farrugia, Pat Collins, Sat June 6 at 9 pm
Saturday June 6, 2015, at 9:00 pm, $8 ($5 for students). Jazz with the Thom Mason Group. Jazz guitarist Thom Mason is very fortunate to be sharing the stage with Canadian jazz icons Adrean Farrugia on piano and the always … Continue reading
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Tiny Bill Cody presents Wranglers and Weepers, Fri June 5
Friday June 5, 2015, at 8:30 pm, $15. Tiny Bill Cody presents Wranglers and Weepers an evening of classic western and classic originals with his super talented friends. Featuring Mimi Shaw, Dan Medakovic, Jeff Griffiths, Michael Hickey and Chris Altmann!
Richard Garvey: “Where Fools Gather” CD launch, Thurs June 4
Thursday June 4, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Singer-songwriter Richard Garvey is releasing his new album, Where Fools Gather. The Hamilton launch is at Artword Artbar. Guest sets by Betty Supple and Marley Daemon. Richard is playing with a band: … Continue reading
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Ariana Nasr sings PIAF! a special concert, Wed June 3
Wednesday June 3, 2015 at 8 pm, $12. Imagine Artword Artbar as a cabaret in Paris in the 40s or 50s — Ariana Nasr chante PIAF! To celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the birth of the famous chanteuse Édith … Continue reading
“James Street” returns to Artword Artbar, May 20 to 30
Wednesday May 20 to Saturday May 30, 2015. We are delighted to announce that our hit musical, James Street, is coming back! To Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, just off James! Showtimes: Wed May 20 to Sat May 23 at … Continue reading
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Humber Literary Review issue #3 launch, Tues May 26, 7-9 pm
Tuesday May 26, 2015, 7 to 9 pm, free. The Humber Literary Review launches its third issue for its Hamilton readers at Artword Artbar. Readings by Krista Foss, Sally Cooper, Claire Caldwell, Kelli Deeth, Nicola Winstanley. “HLR is the creation … Continue reading
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Folk-blues duo Jennis, Dennis Gaumond & Jen Gillmor, plus Sarah Beatty, Sat May 16
Saturday May 16, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. (Book online or call 905-543-8512.) An evening of music with folk-blues duo Jennis and an opening set by local songstress Sarah Beatty. Jennis brings together award-winning Guelph-based Dennis Gaumond‘s decades of experience … Continue reading
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Country band The Lovelocks, Fri May 15
Friday May 15, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. (Book online or call 905-543-8512 to reserve.) The Lovelocks, Ali Raney and Zoe Neuman, a dynamic duo of two city girls who LOVE country music. Their sound is described as a mixture … Continue reading
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Jazz with pianist John Imre and his band, Thurs May 14
Thursday May 14, 2015, at 8 pm, cover $5-10. Jazz pianist John Imre hosts an evening of jazz and Brazilian standards and original compositions: Jeff Plumbley – trumpet, Victor Agrippa – alto sax, Amber-Leigh Palka – vocals, Jill McKenna – … Continue reading
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Special concert by bluesman Michael Pickett, Sat May 9
Saturday May 9, 2015 at 8 pm, $20 ( Book online or call 905-543-8512 to reserve). Artword Artbar is delighted to announce a rare and return appearance by the extraordinary blues guitarist and singer Michael Pickett. Michael told us back … Continue reading
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Art Crawl with jazz vocalist Sophia Perlman, Fri May 8
Friday, May 8, 2015, James North Art Crawl. Music in the bar from 8 pm, tip jar. The fabulous vocalist Sophia Perlman is performing and hosting an evening of song, with some surprise guests. Sophia has performed with pianist Adrian … Continue reading
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Campfire Stories: Tom Dusome’s Open Stage, Thurs May 7
Thursday May 7, 2015, 8 pm, free. Campfire Stories. It’s time to fire up your creativity at Artword Artbar. Singer-songwriter Tom Dusome hosts an open stage for spoken word, poetry, song, music, dance, movement, visual art, or anything goes. Everyone … Continue reading
The Shoeless, folk/Celtic/Klezmer/Appalachian… Wed May 6
Wednesday May 6, at 8 pm, $10 or pwyc. An evening of traditional folk mixed with originals by The Shoeless: Frank Evans banjo, Eli Bender cello and Emilyn Stam 5-string fiddle. Artword Artbar is pleased to have this new group … Continue reading
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Latin Music evening with Marcelo Puente, Sat May 2
Saturday May 2, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Artword Artbar becomes a peña folklórica (a folk-music club) for a Noche Bohemia, an evening of Latin music, featuring Chilean musician and activist Marcelo Puente with guests. Join us for acoustic Latin … Continue reading
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Darryl Webster, Paul Federici, Emilio Bonito, Fri May 1
Friday May 1, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 / pwyc. Canadian author and former Sunriser frontman Darryl Webster (aka OLD KID) performs a special acoustic show to celebrate the release of his new EP This Echo on Hamilton indie record … Continue reading
Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie Mc Nicolls, Wed-Thurs Apr 29-30
Wednesday & Thursday April 29 & 30, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer and dancer Learie Mc Nicolls curates and hosts the next edition of his on-going series “Big Dance, Little Stage”, an evening of contemporary dance works for a … Continue reading
Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley, Sat April 25
Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 8 pm, $20. Book online or call 905-543-8512. A special concert with Diana Braithwaite, vocalist (left), Chris Whiteley, guitarist, with an intimate evening of soulful music: roots and blues, early jazz and gospel. (This concert … Continue reading
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Kyle Pacey, guitar extraordinaire, Fri Apr 24
Friday April 24, 2015, at 8 pm, $10, call 905-543-8512 to reserve. Back again! Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer Kyle Pacey presents an evening of original music that’s an eclectic mix of soul, roots, R & B and funk. With Kevin … Continue reading
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Zula Presents Craig Petersen Quartet, Thurs Apr 23
Thursday April 23, at 8:30 pm, cover $12/$10. The Craig Pedersen Quartet, a fiery, inspired avant-jazz quartet made up of younger mavericks and led by Craig Pedersen trumpet, with Linsey Wellman saxophones, Joel Kerr bass and Eric Thibodeau drums. They’re … Continue reading
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Klyde Broox hosts a special on Chinese poet Xu Lizhi, Wed April 22
Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 8:00 pm. Host Klyde Broox returns to Artword Artbar with a Poetry Month special edition of PoeMagic. Klyde Broox hosts I SPEAK BLOOD, an open community poetry reading in memory of Xu Lizhi, the late Chinese … Continue reading
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Poetry Month special, host James Deahl, Sun Apr 19 at 2:30
Sunday April 19, 2015 , from, 2:30-5:30 pm. A Poetry Month Special hosted by poet James Deahl. “Established in Canada in April 1998 by the League of Canadian Poets (LCP), National Poetry Month (NPM) brings together schools, publishers, booksellers, literary … Continue reading
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Jazz with the Tom Altobelli Group, Sat April 18
Saturday April 18, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz with the Tom Altobelli Group with a set of original compositions by bassist Tom Altobelli, arranged for his quintet: Andrew King sax, Chris Bruder piano, Scott McIntosh guitar, Jordan Snider drums, … Continue reading
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Jazz with the Kite Trio from Montreal, Fri April 17
Friday April 17, 2015, 8 pm, $10. Kite Trio, an innovative jazz trio from Montreal, are coming back to Artword Artbar — guitarist Eric Couture, drummer Eric Dew, and upright bassist Paul Van Dyk. http://kitetrio.com/ Opening set by the Scott … Continue reading
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Singer-songwriter Mark McNeil, new CD Flashbacks, Sat Apr 11
Saturday April 11, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Book online or call 905-543-8512. Mark McNeil is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and award-winning Hamilton Spectator journalist with a new CD called Flashbacks that celebrates the character and characters of Hamilton. Join him … Continue reading
Art Crawl: Psychedelic jazz with Doug Murphy’s quartet, Fri Apr 10
Friday April 10, 2015. James North Art Crawl. Music in the bar from 8 pm, tip jar. A return appearance of “It Is What It Is” — fusion psychedelic jazz featuring the far-out fabulous Doug Murphy guitar, with Tim Kulakowsky … Continue reading
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no events from April 1 to 9, 2015
April 1 to 9, no events at Artword Artbar. Back for Art Crawl, Friday April 10, 2015
Hat & Beard (Aldcroft & Clark) + West & Cartwright, Sat March 28
Saturday, March 28, 8:30 pm, $12 /$10. Hat & Beard plus West & Cartwright, part of the Something Else! Creative Music Series hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. http://zulapresents.org/ Hat & Beard: An unusual, charming homage to Thelonious Monk (via … Continue reading
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Ophelia Syndrome, with new CD, Fri Mar 27
Friday March 27, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. (To buy tickets in advance, contact opheliasyndrome@gmail.com.) Local alternative rock band Ophelia Syndrome is back at Artword Artbar with their new crowd-funded CD “North Sea“. Josh Kohler bass, Trina Nadeau cello, Deanna … Continue reading
DANCE & THEATRE: Learie Mc Nicolls “Transformation”, Wed-Thurs, Mar 25-26
Wednesday & Thursday, March 25 & 26, 2015, at 9 pm, $10. Call 905-543-8512 to reserve. Artword Theatre presents “Transformation: A journey of the soul’s healing”, told in spoken word and dance by award-winning choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls, directed by … Continue reading
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Bluegrass: Randal Hill, Richard Dugal, Glenn George, Larry Johnston, Sat Mar 21
Saturday March 21 at 8 pm, $15. An evening of traditional bluegrass with Randal Hill and friends: Richard Dugal, Glenn George and Larry Johnston. Virtuoso mandolin player Randal Hill (and vocals) is joined by Richard Dugal guitar and vocals, Glenn … Continue reading
Wayne Janus and KAIZEN, Fri Mar 20
March 20, 2015, 8 pm $10. The brilliant guitarist Wayne Janus and his band KAIZEN: drums (David Carrillo), bass (Shane Lannigan) and guitar/vocals (Wayne Janus) will be back at Artword Artbar. Their sound has a rich variety of influences ranging … Continue reading
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Koopa Troop, jazz arrangements of video game music, Thurs Mar 19
Thursday March 19, 2015, at 8 pm, $5. Jazz bassist Tom Altobelli has a new project, Koopa Troop, a new group who play their own jazz arrangements of classic video game music. Songs from Mario, Tetris, Pokemon, Metroid, and Banjo … Continue reading
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closed Wed Mar 18
Wednesday March 18, 2015, closed for rehearsal
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JunoFest jazz at Artword Artbar, Angela Galuppo and Marianne Trudel, Sat Mar 14
Saturday, March 14, 2015, JunoFest takes over Artword Artbar to showcase some of the jazz nominees. Tickets are $10. http://www.ticketfly.com/event/798605-junofest-2015-hamilton/ Matinée show, doors: 2:00 pm 2:30 pm: Angela Galuppo, vocalist, with piano accompanist, 2015 nominee for Juno Award for Jazz … Continue reading
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JunoFest jazz at Artword Artbar, Alex Pangman & Bristles Trio, Fri Mar 13
Friday March 13, 2015, JunoFest takes over Artword Artbar to showcase some of the jazz nominees. Tickets $10: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/798303-junofest-2015-hamilton/ 8:00 pm doors 9:00 pm: Alex Pangman, a vibrant young vocalist known as Canada’s Sweetheart of Swing, with her quartet, with classic … Continue reading
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Juno Week showcase: jazz/pop adventure with WPBE, Thurs Mar 12
Thursday March 12, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Artword Artbar presents a Juno Week showcase concert: The Worst Pop Band Ever aka WPBE, returning to Artword Artbar in Hamilton as part of the Juno Week Celebrations. Featuring not one but … Continue reading
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Juno Week showcase: Sister Speak plus Andreas, Wed Mar 11
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Artword Artbar presents a Juno Week showcase concert, featuring two dynamic and creative young bands, one on tour from San Diego (Sister Speak) and one local (Andreas). Led by Canadian singer/songwriter and … Continue reading
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Jazz Cabaret with vocalist Colina Phillips and Stacie McGregor, Sat Mar 7
Saturday March 7, 2015, at 8 pm, $15 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). A special jazz cabaret with vocalist Colina Phillips: “East of the Sun and West of the Moon, Ultimate Jazz Standards“. Joining Colina is the renowned jazz pianist and … Continue reading
Jazz with Mike DeiCont, Mike Rajna, Chris Platt & friends, Fri Mar 6
Friday March 6, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. Bass player Mike DeiCont is back in town from New York. He’s set up an evening of jazz, mostly his own compositions, with Mike Rajna on drums, Chris Platt … Continue reading
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AGM Hamilton Fringe Festival, Mon Mar 2 from 7 pm
Monday March 2, 2015 from 7 to 9 pm. AGM for the Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival.
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FOLK/BLUEGRASS: The Allen Family Reunion, Sat Feb 28
Saturday February 28, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). The Allen Family Reunion is a five-piece bluegrass and folk band from London, Ontario. The original Allen Family Reunion, four members of the Allen family, brought their bluegrass … Continue reading
Jazz History & Film: David Lee on Ornette Coleman + Shirley Clarke film, Fri Feb 27
Friday February 27, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz history at Artword Artbar: David Lee, musician and author of The Battle of the Five Spot, talks about Ornette Coleman‘s historic 1959 debut at New York’s Five Spot Cafe. The talk … Continue reading
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closed for Feb 26, Mar 4, Mar 5
We will be closed Thursday February 26, Wednesday March 4 and Thurs March 5, 2015
Richard Garvey: “Folk, Roots, Stew” folk festival, Wed Feb 25
Back this year! Every Wednesday in February 2015 (4, 11, 18, 25) at 8 pm. $10 or by donation. FOLK, ROOTS, STEW, a festival of incredible folk and grassroots music, cooked up and hosted by singer-songwriter Richard Garvey. Artword Artbar … Continue reading
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Latin Jazz with Carlos Rodriguez Quartet, Sat Feb 21
Saturday February 21, 2015, cover $15 at the door or advance $12 (call 905-543-8512). Doors open 8 pm, two sets: 9 pm and 10:30 pm. A night of Latin Jazz with the Carlos Rodriguez Quartet featuring Randy Stirtzinger, piano; Mike … Continue reading
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Special Concert: Country blues legend David Essig w. Mark McNeil, Fri Feb 20
Friday, February 20, 2015, at 8 pm, $15 (Call 905-543-8512 to reserve.) All the way from Protection Island B.C., roots music virtuoso David Essig brings his rollicking slide guitar to the Artword stage for a spellbinding night of country blues … Continue reading
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Singer-songwriters Sarah Burton, Dave Quanbury, Sophia Perlman, Thurs Feb 19
Thursday February 19, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Singer-songwriter Sarah Burton (guitar and piano) is touring with singer-songwriter Dave Quanbury, from Texas, visiting in Toronto. And they’ve invited our favourite jazz singer Sophia Perlman as their special guest. Sarah Burton, … Continue reading
Richard Garvey: “Folk, Roots, Stew” folk festival, Wed Feb 18
Back this year! Every Wednesday in February 2015 (4, 11, 18, 25) at 8 pm. $10 or by donation. FOLK, ROOTS, STEW, a festival of incredible folk and grassroots music, cooked up and hosted by singer-songwriter Richard Garvey. Artword Artbar … Continue reading
Jazz Valentine Special, the Scott Taplay Group, Sat Feb 14
Saturday February 14, 2015, 8 pm, $5-$10. A jazz concert for Valentine’s Day by the Scott Taplay Group: Jill Mckenna on stand-up bass, Brandon Monroe on drums, Victor Agrippa on alto sax, and Scott Taplay on guitar. They’ll play predominately … Continue reading
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ART CRAWL: Blues & Funk with Beg To Differ Trio, Fri Feb 13
Friday Feb 13, 2015, at 8 pm, tip jar. James North Art Crawl. An Artword favourite, the lively high-energy Beg To Differ Trio playing blues / jazz / funk — Tim Ninehouse on keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma on guitar; Steve … Continue reading
Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie McNicolls, Thurs Feb 12
Thursday February 12, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer and dancer Learie McNicolls curates and hosts “Big Dance, Little Stage”, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. Line-up for Feb 12: Megan English dance/improv choreography and Dale … Continue reading
Richard Garvey: “Folk, Roots, Stew” folk festival, Wed Feb 11
Back this year! Every Wednesday in February 2015 (4, 11, 18, 25) at 8 pm. $10 or by donation. FOLK, ROOTS, STEW, a festival of incredible folk and grassroots music, cooked up and hosted by singer-songwriter Richard Garvey. Artword Artbar … Continue reading
Zula Presents Scandinavian Jazz with ATOMIC, Sat Feb 7, 2015
Saturday February 7, 2015, 8:30 pm, $18/$15 students, seniors, artists, un(der)employed. A winter special event: Scandinavian jazz with ATOMIC, part of the Something Else! Creative Music Series hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. From Norway and Sweden: Fredrik Ljungkvist … Continue reading
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Jazz with the CP3, the Chris Platt Trio, Fri Feb 6
Friday February 6, 2015, at 8 pm, $10 cover, $5 for students/artists. The Chris Platt Trio (CP3) will once again be playing a special performance in Hamilton. Performing a mixture of originals and standards spanning the jazz tradition, the CP3 … Continue reading
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Psychedelic jazz with Doug Murphy’s quartet, Thurs Feb 5
Thursday February 5, at 8 pm, cover tba. “It Is What It Is” fusion psychedelic jazz with Doug Murphy guitar, Tim Kulakowsky guitar, Brian Ropcean drums, Alanna Gunn bass.
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Richard Garvey: “Folk, Roots, Stew” folk festival Wed Feb 4
Back this year! Every Wednesday in February 2015 (4, 11, 18, 25) at 8 pm. $10 or by donation. FOLK, ROOTS, STEW, a festival of incredible folk and grassroots music, cooked up and hosted by singer-songwriter Richard Garvey. Artword Artbar … Continue reading
Artword Artbar closed from Dec 13 2015 to Jan 27 2016
See posts below for events starting up from January 28 onwards.
CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS: Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley, Sat Jan 31, 2015
Diana has laryngitis so we are rescheduling the concert to Sat April 25, 2015. We’ve also added a concert by Colina Phillips on Sat March 7. Saturday, January 31, 2015, at 8 pm, $20 (call to reserve 905-543-8512). A special … Continue reading
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