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No event programming at Artword Artbar until Jan-Feb 2015. However, we are easy to reach. To get in touch, please email us: artword@artword.net or phone 905-543-8512. Thanks, Judith and Ron.
Hamilton Dixieland All-Stars Christmas Special, Sat Dec 13
Saturday December 13, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. (Call 905-543-8512 to reserve.) The Hamilton Dixieland All-Stars, a highlight of the Steel City Jazz Festival, return to Artword Artbar. Take a break from your Christmas shopping and be entertained by a band … Continue reading
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Tiny Bill Cody’s Cowboy Show, Fri Dec 12 at 9 pm
Friday December 12, 2014, at 9 pm, $10. Nothing says Holidays like ‘old time country variety show’. Tiny Bill Cody presents an evening of western, roots, string band music with a star studded array of special guests including The Family … Continue reading
Peter Tigchelaar “Better Things” launch, Thurs Dec 11
Thursday December 11, 2014, at 8 pm, $15 cover includes CD. Singer-songwriter Peter Tigchelaar is doing a series of “soft launches” of his new CD “Better Things”. At Artword Artbar he will be joined by John Lewis, guitar and Andrew … Continue reading
Scroogissimo trailer 2014
Video by Adam Carter from his footage of our 2013 production, to the tune of “Eh Cumpari”. Performed by Charly Chiarelli, Pamela Gardner, Paula Grove, Valeri Kay, Gordon Odegaard, Jeremy Shand. An Artword Theatre Production directed by Ronald Weihs, script … Continue reading
THEATRE: Scroogissimo! our festive comedy, is back Nov 25 to Dec 7
Artword Theatre’s delightful Christmas comedy Scroogissimo returns to Artword Artbar, November 25 to December 7, 2014. Hamilton’s North End meets Charles Dickens in a wacky script by Ryan Sero and Charly Chiarelli, directed by Ronald Weihs. SOLD OUT: Saturday Dec … Continue reading
Wayne Janus and KAIZEN, Sat Nov 22
Saturday November 22, 2014, 8 pm $10. (Noche Bohemia had to cancel.) We are pleased to announce that brilliant guitarist Wayne Janus and his band KAIZEN: drums (David Carrillo), bass (Shane Lannigan) and guitar/vocals (Wayne Janus) will be back at … Continue reading
Concert: Guitarist/singer Kyle Pacey and friends, Fri Nov 21
Friday November 21, 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. Guests Kevin Christoff on … Continue reading
Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie McNicolls, Thur Nov 20
Thursday November 20, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer and dancer Learie McNicolls (photo left) curates and hosts the next edition of “Big Dance, Little Stage”, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. Line-up includes Tanis McArthur, … Continue reading
Koopa Troop, jazz arrangements of video game music, Wed Nov 19
Wednesday November 19, 2014, at 8 pm. 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 Kazooie. … Continue reading
Concert: Euphonic reunion concert + The Plain Steel, Sat Nov 15
Saturday November 15, 8 pm, $5/pwyc. An acoustic / folk show with The Plain Steel (folk set), and the return of Euphonic. Euphonic is an eclectic trio of instrumentalists, Bob Wegner guitar, Vince Waters drums, Geoff Ball cello, perform original … Continue reading
Art Crawl Fri Nov 14: Jazz in the bar: Jonas Pearson Paavola group.
Friday November 14, 2014, James North Art Crawl, from 8 pm., tip jar. Jazz with bassist Jonas Pearson Paavola and his group JPP4: Victoria Cox on sax, Dave Hollingshead on keys, Andrew Deacon on drums and Jonas Pearson Paavola on … Continue reading
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In the Gallery on Art Crawl: Janice Peshke, Debbie Long, Fri Nov 14
Friday November 14, 2014, James North Art Crawl, from 7:30 to 10 pm. In the installation gallery, on exhibit and for sale, hand made unique jewellery by Janice Peshke and Debbie Long. Janice Peshke is a jewellery designer, who teaches … Continue reading
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Jazz with the Scott McIntosh Trio, Thurs Nov 13
Thursday November 13, 2014, at 8 pm, cover tba. Jazz with the Scott McIntosh Trio, Tom Altobelli on bass, Jordan Snider on drums and Scott McIntosh on guitar. Featured guest for the evening is Andrew King on saxophone.
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Wordcrafters Meetup, Wed Nov 12 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday November 12, 2014, at 7:30-9:30 pm. Free admission. Wordcrafters Meetup. The event will be an opportunity for writers, editors and other publishing and communications professionals to meet, network, explore collaborations, socialize, and participate in what promises to be a … Continue reading
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New Cumberland Bluegrass Band, Sat Nov 8
Saturday November 8, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. Back again (their shows sell out, so reserve early!) New Cumberland, a bluegrass band from London Ontario: Tom Burns – vocals and guitar, Blair Heddle – vocals, mandolin and dobro, Paul Hurdle … Continue reading
Party: Artword Artbar’s 5-year anniversary, host Dave Pomfret, Friday Nov 7
Friday November 7, 2014, at 8 pm, no cover. We’re celebrating Artword Artbar’s 5-year anniversary with a party and some special friends. We’ve invited our favourite singer-songwriter Dave Pomfret to host the evening. Dave got us started back in Fall … Continue reading
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Singalong with Sam Turton & Jane Lewis, Thurs Nov 6, at 7:30 pm
Thursday November 6, 2014, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($10 suggested) SINGALONG with Sam Turton and Jane Lewis, singer-songwriters from Guelph. Come out and SING! They’ve got songbooks full of classic favourites — YOU request the songs, and we all sing them … Continue reading
closed, Wed Nov 5
Wednesday November 5, 2014, we will be closed.
Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, new edition, Sat Nov 1
Saturday November 1, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. Stuart Laughton is back with a new edition of his Radio Dial, with Stuart Laughton on vocals, guitar, harmonica, trumpet, piano. Guest musicians for November 1 are: Rebecca Campbell (vocals), Jim Clayton … Continue reading
Zula presents Epps/Charuest & Barwin/Lee, Fri Oct 31
Friday, October 31, 2014, at 8:30 pm, $10-$15. Something special coming our way, organized by Cem Zafir (part of his Something Else 2014-2015 Creative Music Series): 2×2 –>Epps/Charuest & Barwin/Lee. Montreal improvisers, perpetual explorers and searchers of the sound, trumpeter … Continue reading
Beg To Differ Trio, Thurs Oct 30
Thursday October 30, 2014 at 8 pm, pwyc. 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 Foster on drums. Unique renditions … Continue reading
Film screening: “Cowspiracy” plus discussion, Wed, Oct 29 at 7 pm
Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at 7:00 pm. Green Cottage Industries presents a screening of the film Cowspiracy followed by a discussion facilitated by Michael Nabert and Peter Ormond. Cowspiracy describes some of the world’s challenges and how they relate to … Continue reading
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Legendary rocker Bob Bryden revisits ‘Yorkville Days’, Sat Oct 25
Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 8:00 pm, $10. Revisiting ‘Yorkville Days’ with Bob Bryden (formerly of Christmas and Reign Ghost), with The Suicidal Folk-Singers. Psychedelic lighting by Dan Zen. Ric Taylor wrote about Bryden’s launch of Yorkville Days last April … Continue reading
CONCERT: Richard Laviolette & Baby Eagle, Fri Oct 24
Friday, October 24 at 8 pm, cover $10 suggested. Special fundraising concert by singer-songwriters Richard Laviolette and Baby Eagle, both members of the You’ve Changed Records group of artists. RICHARD LAVIOLETTE: Richard Laviolette writes compassionate songs of romance, protest … Continue reading
Jazz with Matthew Pullicino Tercet, Thurs Oct 23
Thursday October 23, at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. Jazz with The Matthew Pullicino Tercet, a trio of past and present Mohawk Jazz/Contemporary music students from the Hamilton area. The Tercet likes taking standards and adding a modern twist. Matthew Pullicino is … Continue reading
Richard Garvey, Marina Marina, Karyn Ellis, Wed Oct 22 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday October 22, at 7:30 pm, $10. A wonderful evening of three indie singer-songwriters on tour: Karyn Ellis, Marina Marina and Richard Garvey, with new songs and new albums. Karyn Ellis is a singer-songwriter from Toronto. Last winter she released her … Continue reading
Tongue Fu and their video “James Street North”
Video published August 28, 2014: This video is fantastic. Thanks Lou! The wonderful Lou Molinaro of This Ain’t Hollywood tips the hat to a lot of folks in the ‘hood, including us at Artword Artbar. Unfortunately we were out of … Continue reading
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Artword Artbar Nominated for Readers’ Choice Awards
Artword Artbar has been nominated for two Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice Awards: Live Jazz Club and Live Music Bar/Lounge. If you think we are deserving, then vote. You can only vote once in each category. To vote, go on the … Continue reading
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Steel City Jazz Festival, full schedule, all venues, Oct 15 to 26
PRESS RELEASE: The 2014 Steel City Jazz Festival is almost here! The Steel City Jazz Festival is a Hamilton-based music festival celebrating the city’s talented and diverse jazz community. Now in its second year, the festival kicks off on October … Continue reading
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Steel City Jazz Festival, Perlman/Farrugia, Sun Oct 19 at 7:30
Sunday October 19, at 7:30 pm, $15, students $10. The Steel City Jazz Festival presents a special concert by the extraordinary jazz duo Adrean Farrugia piano and Sophia Perlman vocals. [To reserve, call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512 or EMAIL artword@artword.net. YES, … Continue reading
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Steel City Jazz Festival, Latin Jazz, Carlos Rodriguez group, Sat Oct 18
Saturday October 18, 2014, at 8 pm, $15 The Steel City Jazz Festival day four presents A Night of Latin Jazz: featuring Rob Fekete (piano), Mike Filice (flute and tenor sax), Carlos Rodriguez (drums), Fhanor Molina (bass), and special guest … Continue reading
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Steel City Jazz Festival, new compositions, Dowhaniuk + Zukewich, Fri Oct 17
Friday October 17, at 8 pm, $10, students $5. (Call 905-543-8512 to reserve.) The Steel City Jazz Festival day three features New Jazz Compositions: The Aaron Zukewich Trio, featuring Joel Banks on bass, Joel Haynes on drums and Aaron Zukewich … Continue reading
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Steel City Jazz Festival, jazz guitar, Platt/Shields & Jason Jones Unit, Thurs Oct 16
Thursday October 16, 2014, at 8 pm, $10, students $5. (Call 905-543-8512 to reserve.) The Steel City Jazz Festival day two with a concert highlighting two different approaches to Jazz Guitar. Chris Platt and Bob Shields guitar duo, playing jazz … Continue reading
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Steel City Jazz Festival: Hamilton Dixieland All-Stars, Wed Oct 15
Wednesday October 15, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. (Call 905-543-8512 to reserve.) The Steel City Jazz Festival opens with a concert of Dixieland Jazz by the Hamilton Dixieland All-Stars, one of the premier traditional jazz groups in Canada. Comprised of … Continue reading
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Bluegrass with the Hill Brothers Band, Sat Oct 11
Saturday, October 11, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. The Hill Brothers Bluegrass Band in a reunion concert! First time on Artword Artbar’s stage, and a rare appearance by the amazing Rocky Hill. Featuring Randal Hill on mandolin and vocals, Rocky … Continue reading
Art Crawl “To the Bone” Dave Gould exhibit & performance Fri Oct 10
Friday October 10, 2014, James North Art Crawl, music and art and craft beer on tap. In the Gallery: special guest tonight is musician/sculptor/zany guy Dave Gould, with an installation mainly of his instruments made of bones. And in the … Continue reading
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Singalong with Sam and Jane, plus CD release, Thur Oct 9, 7:30
Thursday October 9, 2014, at 7:30 pm, $10. Artbar favourites Jane Lewis and Sam Turton return with a special event — combining their popular Singalong with Jane’s CD release! The evening will feature a mix of original music from Jane’s … Continue reading
JAZZ: pianist John Imre hosts vocal jazz jam, Wed Oct 8
Wednesday October 8 at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. A Mohawk Music vocal jazz jam, hosted by John Imre on piano.
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Jam with friends after the play, Sat Oct 4 at 9:00 pm
Saturday October 4, 2014, at 9:00 pm, no cover. Sherman & Lee concert cancelled. We will be hangin’ out with the See Bob Run team and friends for an acoustic jam.
Intimate evening of song, Shari Vandermolen, Fri Oct 3 at 9:00 pm
Friday October 3, 2014, at 9:00 pm (after the play See Bob Run), $15 regular, $10 for students/seniors/artists (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). Back again for an intimate evening of song: vocalist Shari Vandermolen, accompanied by Steve McCrae on piano and … Continue reading
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Jazz: special concert by Brenda Earle Stokes, Thurs Oct 2 at 9:00 pm
Thursday October 2, 2014, at 9:00 pm, $15, students $10. Pianist, vocalist, composer and educator Brenda Earle Stokes performs a special concert with Pat Collins on bass, at Artword Artbar (following the play See Bob Run). http://brendaearle.com/ Jazz pianist and … Continue reading
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Theatre: “See Bob Run”, starring Laura Ellis, Sept 30 to Oct 5
THEATRE: Six performances (Sept 30 to Oct 5, 2014) of See Bob Run: Preview Tues Sept 30, at 7:00 pm, $5 Wed Oct 1 to Sat Oct 4 at 7:00 pm, $10, Sun Oct 5 matinee at 4:00 pm $10. … Continue reading
Concert: Michael Vallely, Randal Hill, Matt Coleman, Sat Sept 27
Saturday September 27, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. Back again for another wonderful evening: Michael Vallely, Matt Coleman and Randal Hill. Singer-songwriter Michael Vallely presents an array of heartfelt original songs and a few interesting covers. Violinist Matt Coleman brings … Continue reading
Concert: Mike Almas and Guilty Pleasure band, Fri Sept 26
Friday September 26, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. The great bluesman Mike Almas with a special new band Guilty Pleasure. The band members: Steve Hilbert (bass), Joanne Augustyn ( vocals, percussion), Jack Pedler (drums, vocals), Mike Almas (guitar, vocals). Collectively … Continue reading
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The Muted Note: Songs Based on Poems by P.K. Page, Susanna Hood & Scott Thomson, Thurs Sept 25
Thursday September 25 at 8 pm, $10. The Muted Note: Songs Based on Poems by P.K. Page, created and performed by Susanna Hood (voice & dance) and Scott Thomson (trombone). Artword Artbar is one stop on Susanna and Scott’s tour performing … Continue reading
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Green Drinks & Conserver Society get-together, Tues Sept 23 from 5:30 pm
Tuesday, September 23, 2014, from 5:30 pm. This month’s Green Drinks is hosted by The Conserver Society, at Artword Artbar. Tonight’s mini-presentation is on personal Stormwater Management. A relaxed get-together for anyone interested in environmental issues and socializing with like-minded people.
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Sky Gilbert’s Naked Hamilton: The Movie Premiere, Sat Sept 20
Saturday September 20, 2014, two screenings at 8 and 10 pm, $10. Sky Gilbert’s Naked Hamilton: The Movie Premiere, starring Elley-Ray Hennessy and Scott McCord. “A Hamilton hardcore couple try to take over their favourite bar.” The full original play ran … Continue reading
Concert: Social Animals (Chris & Christa) + Trevor Howard, Fri Sept 19
Friday, September 19, 2014, at 8 pm, $8. A concert by songwriters Chris and Christa Bradbury (Social Animals) and special guest Trevor Howard. “The band evolved from the song writing of Chris and Christa Bradbury, a couple from opposite sides … Continue reading
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Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie McNicolls, Wed & Thur, Sept 17 & 18
Wednesday September 17 and Thursday September 18, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer and dancer Learie McNicolls (photo left) curates and hosts the next edition of “Big Dance, Little Stage”, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. … Continue reading
Supercrawl at Artword Artbar: Open Mic, 2 to 5 pm Sun Sept 14
Sunday, September 14, Sunday afternoon’s Supercrawl. We’ll open about 1:00 pm, then a relaxed Open Mic for the afternoon 2 pm until about 5 pm. Drop in.
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Supercrawl at Artword Artbar: Wayne Janus & Kaizen, Sat Sept 13
Saturday September 13, 2014, Supercrawl Showcase #3. from 8 pm, tip jar. Artword Artbar showcases guitarist Wayne Janus and his band KAIZEN: drums (David Carrillo), bass (Shane Lannigan) and guitar/vocals (Wayne Janus). They played Artword Artbar in July, and we … Continue reading
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Supercrawl at Artword Artbar: Dan Walsh 7 pm, Beg To Differ Trio 9 pm, Fri Sept 12
Friday September 12, 2014, 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm, Supercrawl Showcase #2 and James North Art Crawl, tip jar. Two shows tonight! 7:00 pm, tip jar: Artword Artbar showcases multi-instrumentalist Dan Walsh, well known for his collaborations with a number … Continue reading
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Supercrawl kickoff at Artword Artbar: Skirt Check, w. 5-piece horn section, Thurs Sept 11
Thursday September 11, 2014, at 9:00 pm, no cover, tip jar. Artword Artbar’s season launch and Supercrawl Showcase #1, a kick-off special: Chris Skrzek, trombone player extraordinaire, has put together a nine-piece band called Skirt Check, with a five-piece horn … Continue reading
Closed for August
CLOSED for the month of August, 2014, back for Supercrawl starting Thursday September 11.
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Reviews: Artword Theatre production Stuart Laughton’s Trumpet Romance
TRUMPET ROMANCE: A WILD JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF MUSIC Review by Channah Cohen in View http://www.viewmag.com/42847-Hamilton+Fringe+Festival+2014+Reviews.htm In Trumpet Romance, currently playing at Artword Theatre, Stuart Laughton, trumpet player and musician extraordinaire, takes his audience on what he affectionately calls “a … Continue reading
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THEATRE: Artword Theatre, Stuart Laughton’s Trumpet Romance, July 17 to 27
July 17 to 27, 2014. Artword Theatre presents Stuart Laughton’s “Trumpet Romance: a wild journey in search of music“, Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival, at our Bring-Your-Own-Venue: Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St Trumpet Romance: a wild journey in search of music … Continue reading
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THEATRE: Red Betty Theatre, Rise of the Prickly Pear, July 18 to 27
July 18 to 27, 2014. RED BETTY THEATRE and Hamilton Fringe Festival present Rise Of The Prickly Pear, a new play by Radha S Menon, directed by Tony Sciara, featuring Nathan Bigec, Carla Garcia, Tamara Kamermans. “Beauty’s a fickle mistress … Continue reading
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Late music weekends during Fringe Festival, Jul 18, 25, 26
Special late night music Fri Jul 18, Fri Jul 25, Sat July 26, after the plays at Artword Artbar in the Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival! Friday July 18 at 9:30 pm, tip jar, jazz with the Chris Bruder Quartet, featuring Mike … Continue reading
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CBC article on Bicycle Opera at Artword Artbar on July 15 2014
CBC article on Bicycle Opera at Artword Artbar on July 15, 2014: http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/bicycle-opera-project-gears-up-with-expanded-tour-1.2711414
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Opera: new works performed by Bicycle Opera, Tues July 15 at 7:30
Tuesday July 15, at 7:30 pm, a special concert, $20. Book tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-bicycle-opera-project-hamilton-on-tickets-11887887993 Back again at Artword Artbar on this year’s tour, the fabulous Bicycle Opera! This exciting season brings together a cast of young emerging opera stars, instrumentalists, and … Continue reading
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“Open Mic for Open Streets”, hosted by Ron the Fiddler, Sun July 13, 11:00 to 4 pm
Sunday July 13, 2014, from 11 am to 4 pm. 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/). Artword Artbar presents “Open Mic for Open … Continue reading
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Concert: Wayne Janus and his band Kaizen, Sat July 12
Saturday July 12, 2014, at 8 pm, $5. KAIZEN is a three-piece band: drums (David Carrillo), bass (Shane Lannigan) and guitar/vocals (Wayne Janus). Their sound has a rich variety of influences ranging from Funk, Jazz, Blues, Fusion, Rock, and Latin. At … Continue reading
ART CRAWL: PerlHaze: Sophia Perlman & Terra Hazelton, Fri July 11 8:15 pm
Friday July 11, 2014, from 8:15 pm, tip jar. An Art Crawl special treat: PerlHaze, a new project by two well-known jazz singers Sophia Perlman and Terra Hazelton. Join us at Artword Artbar, as they preview their new material and … Continue reading
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ART CRAWL: special opener Damon Hankoff, accordionist, Fri July 11, 7 pm
Friday July 11, from 7 to 8 pm, tip jar, a special Art Crawl opener. Accordionist and NY subway busker Damon Hankoff with a sample of his project Out of Sight of Land (brought to you at Artword Artbar by … Continue reading
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Jazz with Devin Patten’s band Triptych, plus Scott Taplay Trio, Thurs July 10
Thursday July 10, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyv/ $5. Jazz with Devin Patten’s new band Triptych: Sim Bansal on guitar, Devin Patten on bass, Brandon Munro on drums. Also on the bill: the Scott Taplay Trio, featuring Scott Taplay on … Continue reading
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Jazz with the Dimitrios Mavridis Quartet, Wed July 9
Wednesday July 9, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyc. The Dimitrios Mavridis Quartet plays some jazz. The quartet: Christopher Stephens on woodwinds, Justin Golan on piano, Keagan Early on drums, Dimitrios Mavridis on bass
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Concert: Jacob’s Cattle, w. Roy Patterson, Sat July 5
Saturday July 5, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Jacob’s Cattle, featuring Roy Patterson guitar, Burke Carroll pedal steel, Paul Donat bass, Mike Billard drums, will bring their richly evocative interpretation of Roots/Americana music to Artword Artbar. http://jacobscattle.com/ The band performs … Continue reading
Latin Jazz with Eli’s Quartet “From Havana to Hamilton”, Fri July 4
Friday July 4 at 8 pm, $5. Eli’s Quartet presents “From Havana to Hamilton”, an evening of Cuban and Brazilian jazz and American standards. Featuring Elizabeth Herrera Rodriguez on vocals and violin, with Jill McKenna on bass, Jonathan Pascoal on … Continue reading
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Jazz: The Abigail Neale Quintet, Thurs July 3
Thursday July 3, 2014, at 8 pm, $5. Saxophonist Abigail Neale brings her quintet play her own new jazz compositions. Abigail Neale alto and soprano sax, clarinet and flute, Chris Bruder piano, Tom Altobelli acoustic bass, Luke Paron drums, and one … Continue reading
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closed Sat June 28 and Wed July 2
no events scheduled for Saturday June 28 and Wednesday July 2, 2014
Concert: The Aubrey Wilson Quartet, Fri June 27
Friday June 27 at 8 pm, $10/$5 students. Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet: Aubrey Wilson vocals, Chris Bruder piano, Sean Bruce Parker drums, and Tom Altobelli bass, playing a variety of jazz standards.
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Singalong with Sam Turton & Jane Lewis, Thurs June 26
Thursday June 26, 2014, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($10 suggested) SINGALONG with Sam Turton and Jane Lewis, singer-songwriters from Guelph. Come out and SING! They’ve got songbooks full of classic favourites — YOU request the songs, and we all sing them … Continue reading
The Jason Jones Unit play gypsy swing, bluegrass… Wed June 25
Wednesday June 25, 2014, at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. A night of modern acoustic music played by the Jason Jones Unit. Their music incorporates the characteristics of Bluegrass, Jazz, Gypsy Swing and R&B music. Featuring Jason Jones guitar, Jill McKenna bass … Continue reading
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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, new edition, Sat June 21
Saturday June 21, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. (Call 905-543-8512 or book tickets online). Stuart Laughton is back with a new edition of his Radio Dial, with Stuart Laughton on vocals, guitar, harmonica, trumpet, piano. Guest musicians for June 21 … Continue reading
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Concert: Guitarist/singer Kyle Pacey and Friends, Friday June 20
Friday June 20, 2014, 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. Kyle draws … Continue reading
Concert: Dan Walsh with guitar and songs, Thurs June 19
Thursday June 19 at 8 pm, $10. Canadian multi-instrumentalist, Dan Walsh is already well known for his collaborations with a number of talented musicians. He’s added his bluesy-bluegrass signature style to two dozen albums and toured across North America, Europe … Continue reading
Ian Foster, plus Graydon James & The Young Novelists, Wed June 18
Wednesday June 18, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Singer-songwriter-storyteller Ian Foster is on tour from Newfoundland with his new album. His special guests are Graydon James and The Young Novelists, from Toronto, rapidly becoming Artword Artbar regulars! Ian Foster, an … Continue reading
Bluegrass with Whiskey Jack! Sat June 14
Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 8 pm, $15. (Call 905-543-8512 or book tickets online). The incredible Whiskey Jack bring their 30-year history of bluegrass and roots music to Artword Artbar. http://www.whiskeyjackmusic.com/ Duncan Fremlin, one of Canada’s premier banjo players, met … Continue reading
Art Crawl: Beg To Differ Trio, Fri June 13
Friday June 13, 2014, James North Art Crawl. In the bar from 8 pm, tip jar. An Artword favourite, the lively high-energy Beg To Differ Trio playing blues / jazz / funk — Tim Ninehouse on keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma … Continue reading
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Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie McNicolls, Wed & Thur, June 11-12
Wednesday June 11 and Thursday June 12, 2014, 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 includes Learie McNicolls with Gary … Continue reading
An intimate evening of song with Shari Vandermolen, Sat June 7
Saturday June 7, 2014, at 8 pm, $15 regular, $10 for students/seniors/artists (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). An intimate evening of song with vocalist Shari Vandermolen, accompanied by Steve McCrae on piano and Clark Johnston on bass. Shari sings with her … Continue reading
Mini Jazz Festival in one evening! Kite Trio + Sean Dowhaniuk Group, Fri June 6
Friday June 6, 2014, 8 pm, $10, a stellar jazz double-bill: Kite Trio from Montreal, guitarist Eric Couture, drummer Eric Dew, and upright bassist Paul Van Dyk, plus an Artword Artbar favourite The Sean Dowhaniuk Group: Sean Dowhaniuk guitar/compositions, Riley … Continue reading
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Karnay Gypsy Trio, Thursday June 5, at 7:30 pm
Thursday June 5, 2014, 7:30 pm, $5. The Karnay Gypsy Trio, with Steve Karnay on piano, Charlie Bodo on violin and Gene Ruzsa on violin, playing authentic folk melodies from old world Hungary.
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Jazz with the Abigail Neale Quartet, Wed June 4
Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. A night of jazz standards arranged by Abigail Neale for her quartet: Abigail Neale alto sax, Chris Bruder piano, Tom Altobelli acoustic bass, Luke Paron drums.
“My Roots are Showing”: Jude Johnson, with Carl Horton, Sat May 31
Saturday May 31, 2014 at 8 pm, $15 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve ). “My Roots are Showing”. The one-and-only Jude Johnson on vocals, with Carl Horton on piano, in an evening of song. Jude will be joined by friends including … Continue reading
Red-hot Bluegrass with Randal Hill and Friends, Fri May 30
Friday May 30, 2014 at 8 pm, $15 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). We love our Bluegrass! 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. … Continue reading
Jazz: Birth of the Cool tribute, Thurs May 29
Thursday May 29, 2014, at 8 pm,$5. Bassist Devin Patten has organized a tribute evening to the great Miles Davis record Birth of the Cool. Birth of the Cool, the classic compilation album by Miles Davis and his nonet was recorded … Continue reading
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Jazz with the Thom Mason Trio, Wed May 28
Wednesday May 28, 2014, 8 pm $5. The Thom Mason Trio with Thom Mason on guitar, Devin Patten on bass and Brandon Munro on drums. An evening of standards and original music. Special guests: John Janos on piano and Amber-Leigh … Continue reading
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Special Concert: Graydon James and the Young Novelists PLUS Gabrielle Papillon and the Mighty Oak, Sun May 25, 7 pm
Sunday May 25 at 7 pm, $10. A special double bill featuring Toronto’s Graydon James and the Young Novelists, and Haligonians Gabrielle Papillon and her band The Mighty Oak, who are on a special tour previewing Gabrielle’s new album set … Continue reading
Concert: Aaron Zukewich and Marie Avery, Sat May 24
Saturday May 24, 2014, at 8 pm, cover $10 (call 905-543-8512 to reserve). WORLDS COLLIDE – Contemporary jazz pianist Aaron Zukewich and Hamilton singer/songwriter Marie Avery combine their talents for a collaborative performance of each other’s original music, as well as … Continue reading
Concert: Edgar Breau, with Colina Phillips, Fri May 23
Friday May 23 at 8 pm, $10 (Call 905-543-8512 to reserve). Artword Artbar is pleased to welcome back the wonderful singer-songwriter Edgar Breau, with harmony vocals by Colina Phillips, and bass guitar by Kevin Christoff. Edgar Breau is a singer/songwriter … Continue reading
closed Sat May 17 and Wed May 21
Saturday May 17 and Wednesday May 21, 2014, closed for private functions.
Jazz/blues/funk with Beg To Differ Trio, Fri May 16
Friday May 16, 2014, 8 pm, pwyc. 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 Foster on drums. Unique renditions of … Continue reading
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Jazz (Cole Porter night) with Luke Paron Quartet, Thurs May 15
Thursday May 15, 2014, at 8 pm, cover $5/pwyc. Jazz: an evening of Cole Porter tunes with the Luke Paron Quartet: Ethan Tilbury on bass, Thom Mason on guitar, Luke Paron on drums, and a special sax player
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Folk-Irish-bluegrass-jazz-Klez-fusion: The Bombadils + Kate & Rich + Richard Garvey, Wed May 14
Wednesday May 14, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Two wonderful bands, playing wacky and lovely music. The Bombadils, a band of four inspired by Irish, bluegrass and folk sources, on tour from Montreal, AND on tour from Halifax, Kate & … Continue reading
Gallery: months of May and June, Ellen Irving new paintings “Field Studies”
In the Gallery for the months of May and June. New paintings in acrylic on canvas, “Field Studies”, by Ellen Irving. During the summer of 2013 and the winter of 2014, Ellen traveled through the farming communities of southern Ontario … Continue reading
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THEATRE: “James Street” is back Apr 27-May 11 at Artword Artbar
NEWS: Run SOLD OUT. Please call 905-543-8512 to enquire last minute changes. Previews Sun April 27 and Tues April 29, opens Wed April 30, runs to Sun May 11, 2014, Tues to Sat at 8, Sun 3 pm. Artword Theatre … Continue reading
Tia McGraff, Tommy Parham, and David Starr, Sat April 26
Saturday April 26, 2014 at 8 pm, $15. Our favourite Americana songstress Tia McGraff returns to Artword Artbar, with Tommy Parham. http://tiamcgraff.com/ Their special guest for the evening is David Starr, an Americana singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist living in Cedaredge, Colorado. His music … Continue reading
Concert: Melissa Bel, Brydan Smith, Fri April 25
Friday April 25, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. A concert with two singer/songwriters returning to Artword, touring with new songs and new albums: Melissa Bel and Brydan Smith. http://www.melissa-bel.com/ http://www.brydansmith.com/
Concert: Azalea plus Ash and Bloom, Wed April 23
Wednesday April 23, 2014, at 8 pm, $10, child under 12 $5. Azalea — Benjamin and Mia Hackett, husband & wife duo from Hamilton. For their latest release, “Inside Out”, Azalea has streamlined their folk-tinged pop sound and crafted songs … Continue reading
Wayne Krawchuk & Carol Greene, Sat April 12
Saturday April 12, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Wayne Krawchuk & Carol Greene. New suite of songs by singer-songwriter Wayne Krawchuk, the first since the “Smile for the Camera” recordings. Then he’ll be joined by Carol Greene and other musical … Continue reading
ART CRAWL BLUES: Big Johnny Blue and Strange Cargo, Fri April 11
James North Art Crawl, Friday April 11, 2014, from 8 pm to 11 pm or so, tip jar (suggested $5). Blues with Big Johnny Blue and Strange Cargo. Big Johnny Blue is John M. Crawford, Hamilton guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter … Continue reading
Concert: Irish music, the Hamilton Ceili Band, Thurs April 10, 7:30 pm
Thursday April 10, 2014, at 7:30 pm, $10. The Hamilton Ceili Band plays Irish music at Artword Artbar. Tap your toes to jigs, reels, polkas and waltzes played on flute, fiddle, bodhran (drum), piano and accordion. Band members are: Catherine … Continue reading
Theatre, Music, Storytelling: “Tales from the Attic” by Eric Nagler, April 4 & 5
Friday April 4 and Saturday April 5, 2014, at 8 pm, $20 door, $15 advance (call 905-543-8512 or book advance tickets online via PayPal). Well-known performer, musician and activist Eric Nagler performs Tales from the Attic: A retrospective in story … Continue reading
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Joni NehRita, soul/funk/pop/reggae songstress, Thur April 3
Thursday April 3, at 8 pm, $10. The incredible singer-songwriter Joni NehRita is back at Artword Artbar with her band. Joni NehRita on vocals and keyboard, Tyler Wagler on bass, Adam Bowman on drums, Jane Ellenton on woodwinds. The Joni … Continue reading
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“Hamilton Speaks Up”, a literary and musical Open Mic, Wed April 2
Wednesday April 2, 2014, at 7:30 pm, no cover, admission by donation. “Hamilton Speaks Up“, a literary and musical Open Mic, presented by the newly formed Hamilton Branch of the Canadian Authors Association. Writers and musicians, of all genres, are … Continue reading
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Tiny Bill Cody is not alone, Sat March 29
Saturday March 29, 2014, at 8:30 pm, $10. Tiny Bill Cody, singer-songwriter like no other, is back at Artword Artbar! “Tiny Bill Cody is not alone”. Guests include Mimi Shaw and Jeffery Griffiths and maybe more.
Double Bill: Matthew de Zoete, Jeffery Straker, Fri March 28
Friday March 28, 2014 at 8 pm, $15 door, $12 adv (call 905-543-8512 or book advance tickets online via PayPal). Singer-Songwriter Double Bill: Matthew de Zoete and Jeffery Straker. Imagine Nick Drake cheering up a bit and living long enough … Continue reading
Singalong with Sam Turton & Jane Lewis, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22
Thursday March 27, 2014, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($10 suggested) Thursday April 24, 2014, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($10 suggested) Thursday May 22, 2014, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($10 suggested) SINGALONG with Sam Turton and Jane Lewis, singer-songwriters from Guelph. Come out and … Continue reading
Jazz: Sean Dowhaniuk Group + Fraser/Pitt Duo, Wed Mar 26
Wednesday March 26 at 8 pm, $5/pwyc. The Sean Dowhaniuk Group is back at Artword Artbar, playing some new tunes, some old tunes, and maybe a standard or two. Sean Dowhaniuk guitar/compositions, Riley Keller alto saxophone, Mike Rajna drums, Josh … Continue reading
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HOT BLUES, Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley, Sat March 22
Saturday March 22 at 8 pm, $15. Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley present Hot Blues – a show that combines classic and original blues with a vintage flavour. Featuring Diana’s internationally renowned vocals, and Chris’ award-winning skill on guitar, trumpet … Continue reading
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Concert: George Meanwell and Eric St-Laurent, Fri March 21
Friday March 21, 2014 at 8 pm, pwyc. An intimate concert by guitarist-songwriter George Meanwell, a musician with a fascinating career. George spent the late 70’s as a member of the folk trio Short Turn, appearing throughout Ontario (including Festival … Continue reading
The legendary Josh White Jr., is back! Thurs March 20
Thursday March 20, 2014 at 8 pm. $18 door, $15 advance (call 905-543-8512) or book advance tickets online via PayPal. Internationally acclaimed folk and bluesman Josh White Junior returns to Artword Artbar with a programme of folk and blues favourites … Continue reading
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Jazz: Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia, Wed March 19 & showcase Wed Apr 9
Wednesday March 19 at 8 pm, $15 regular, $10 students. Jazz duo extraordinaire, vocalist Sophia Perlman and pianist Adrean Farrugia are coming back for an intimate concert at Artword Artbar! And on Wednesday April 9, watch for a showcase hosted … Continue reading
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St Patrick’s Eve Celtic song-fest: What the Folk and Chroí, Sun March 16, 7 pm
Sunday March 16 at 7 pm, $10. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Eve at Artword Artbar. A special song-fest with our favourite a capella group What the Folk. Joining them is Chroí (gaelic for ‘Heart’), a Hamilton-based, celtic-inspired band seeking to share … Continue reading
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Heavy Pedal #2, host Marie Avery, Sat March 15
Saturday March 15, 8 pm, $15 at door, $10 advance. Heavy Pedal #2, hosted by Marie Avery, in an evening highlighting songwriters playing our baby grand piano. Performers, who will each play a short solo set, include Annie Shaw, Sarah … Continue reading
ART CRAWL, jazz, Fri March 14
Friday March 14, Art Crawl, from 8 pm, tip jar. Jazz with the Jazz After All Quartet: Brandon Munro drums, Kristen Prince saxophone, Scott Tapley guitar, Jill McKenna bass, and guest Jeff Plumbley flugelhorn. The Fred Butler and Abigail Neale … Continue reading
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St. Paddy’s Day concert: Celtic fiddler Alana Cline, Thur March 13
Thursday March 13, at 8 pm, $10 adv. Call 905-543-8512 or book advance tickets online via PayPal. Celtic fiddler Alana Cline, with Leigh Cline on guitar and bouzouki, are back for a pre-Paddy’s day show. This father-daughter duo combine Irish, … Continue reading
Sistahs Express! Showcase, Intern’l Women’s Day, Sat Mar 8 at 2 pm
Saturday March 8, from 2 to 4 pm. WSGT (When Sistahs Get Together) presents Sistahs Express! hosted by singer/activist Queen Cee. “Artistic and Creative Women in the community coming together to showcase their talents of song, art, dance, instrument and … Continue reading
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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, Sat March 8, 2014
Saturday March 8, 2014, at 8 pm, $10, call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial, with Stuart Laughton on vocals, guitar, harmonica, trumpet, piano; Burke Carroll on pedal steel guitar and Steve Lucas on bass. Why … Continue reading
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Klye Pacey, guitar virtuoso, Fri March 7, 2014
Friday March 7, 2014 at 8 pm, $10.00. call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. 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. Kyle … Continue reading
Bossa Tres plays Latin jazz, samba, bossa nova, Thurs March 6
Thursday March 6, 2014, at 8 pm, $15 door, $10 advance, call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. The Bossa Tres Trio, featuring Victor Monsivais on acoustic guitar, playing Brazilian bossa nova and samba, Latin music and some jazz standards. … Continue reading
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Jazz: Dimitrios Mavridis Quartet , Wed March 5
Wednesday March 5, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyc. Jazz with the Dimitrios Mavridis Quartet. The band: Christopher Stephen sax, David Hollingshead piano, Dimitrios Mavridis bass, Calvin Barnard drums.
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“Live at Lori’s Indoor Guitar Pull”, Feb 2, Mar 2, CANCELLED
CANCELLED March 2 and the rest, (Sun Feb 2, 2014, from 4 pm to 8-ish pm, pwyc.) Singer-songwriter Lori Yates has cancelled her plans for hosting a monthly Guitar Pull at Artword Artbar. It was fun while it lasted.
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Whiskey Jack, roots and bluegrass, Sat March 1, 2014.
Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. The incredible Whiskey Jack bring their 30-year history of bluegrass and roots music to Artword Artbar. http://www.whiskeyjackmusic.com/ Duncan Fremlin, one of Canada’s premier banjo players, … Continue reading
Blues: Big Johnny Blue and Strange Cargo, Fri Feb 28
Friday February 28, 2014, at 8 pm, $5. Blues with Big Johnny Blue and Strange Cargo. Big Johnny Blue is John M. Crawford, Hamilton guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and founding member of The Hamilton Blues Society. Big Johnny Blue has … Continue reading
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Concert: singer-songwriter Sue Leonard, Thurs Feb 27
Thursday February 27, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 or book online via PayPal. Singer-songwriter Sue Leonard is back! She’ll be singing some new tunes she has written, featuring The Perfect Strangers Andrew Aldridge, Duane Rutter and Cindy Dell … Continue reading
Concert: Michael Vallely, Randal Hill, Matt Coleman, Sat Feb 22
Saturday February 22, 2014, at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512. A spirited evening with Michael Vallely, Matt Coleman and Randal Hill. Michael will present an array of heartfelt original songs and a few interesting covers. Violinist Matt Coleman brings a deft … Continue reading
Jazz with Aaron Zukewich Trio, Fri Feb 21
Friday February 21, 2014, at 8 pm, $10 door, $5 for students. Jazz with the Aaron Zukewich Trio, featuring Joel Banks on bass, Joel Haynes on drums and Aaron Zukewich on piano, playing new compositions and old favourites. Joel Haynes … Continue reading
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Lori Yates’ Songwriting Workshop showcase, Thur Feb 20, 2014
Thursday February 20, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyc. Lori Yates‘ Creative Genius Songwriting Workshop presents a showcase by participants from Creative Genius Songwriting workshop, who will perform the songs they wrote during the workshop.
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Richard Garvey hosts “Folk, Roots, Stew” every Wed in Feb: 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014
Every Wednesday in February 2014 (5, 12, 19, 26) 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 will serve up … Continue reading
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Hamilton Fringe Festival AGM, Tues Feb 18, 7 pm
Tuesday February 14, 2014, at 7 pm. The Annual General Meeting of the Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival. Only members can vote. For your info: The 11th annual Hamilton Fringe Festival will take place at four venues in Downtown Hamilton for … Continue reading
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Valentine’s Special Concert with The Acoustics, Sat Feb 15
Saturday February 15, 2014 at 8 pm, $20 door, adv $15. Call 905-543-8512. A special Valentine’s Day concert by the wonderful The Acoustics, a lively band from the Hamilton area, playing their own original folk/rock, world/roots, music. For the past … Continue reading
ART CRAWL: Bill Lutes and the Art Crawlers, Fri Feb 14, 2014
Friday Feb 14, 2014, from 8 pm, tip jar. Bill Lutes and the Art Crawlers. Bill Lutes guitar, vocals, Lilia Lutes better vocals, warm and fuzzy waves, Robert Fick guitar, vocals, Hank Paton guitar, vocals, Kenny Clark guitar, vocals Bob … Continue reading
Mohawk Music jazz jam, vocal cabaret, Thurs Feb 13, 2014
Thursday February 13, 2014, at 8 pm, pwyc. A Jazz Vocalist Cabaret Jam Night organized and performed by Mohawk Music students. All welcome. Featured vocalists: Nicole Chambers, Amber-Leigh Palka, Thomas Messore, Shavini Fernando, Olivia Brown, Tawine McChesney. Band: Victoria Cox … Continue reading
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Concert: Robert Reynolds and Mary-Jane Russell, Fri Feb 7
Friday February 7, 2014, 8 pm, $10. The Bob and MJ show: a double bill of singer-songwriters Robert Reynolds and Friends and Mary-Jane Russell (with Jennifer Lockman on keys), plus an opening set by Hannah Veldeven. Robert Reynolds and Friends … Continue reading
Matapa’s Roots en Route Festival events, Feb 6 and Feb 8, 2014
Matapa Music and Arts organization presents two events at Artword Artbar in their Roots en Route Festival for Black History Month 2014. For info & tickets, call Matapa 289-700-9997 or http://www.matapa.ca/home/roots-en-route-festival Thursday February 6 at 8 pm, $10 door, $8 … Continue reading
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NEWS: Concert cancelled, Open Jam instead, Sat Feb 1
NEWS Saturday February 1, 2014, 8 pm. The concert previously scheduled has been cancelled. Ron and Judith will open up for music, conversation and theatre news, from 8 pm to 11. Drop in and say hello.