Yearly Archives: 2016

Queens of Quirk, Sat Feb 4, 2017

Saturday February 4, 2017, at 8 pm. Tickets $20, book online: https://www.bruha.com/event/523#tickets Hanna Bech hosts a new edition of Queens of Quirk, an evening celebrating the (un)conventionally cool. This time the evening involves music, silks, comedy and a radio musical. … Continue reading

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CONCERT: Stuart Laughton, and Radio Dial, Fri Feb 3, 2017

Friday February 3, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. Reserve 905-543-8512 0r  Book online Stuart Laughton is back with his wonderful Radio Dial show, and lots of new material. The lineup for Feb 3 includes Rebecca Campbell (guitar/vocals), Jim Clayton (piano), … Continue reading

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The Distillery Blues Trio + Ginger St. James, Thurs Feb 2, 2017

Thursday February 2, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. The Distillery is a blues trio from Toronto: Chloe Watkinson vocals, Neil Hendry acoustic and electric guitars, Jordan Safer harmonica, keys and lap steel guitar. Special guest Ginger St. James. http://thedistilleryblues.com/ Their … Continue reading

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Melissa Greener, singer-songwriter from Nashville, Wed Feb 1, 2017

Wednesday February 1, 2017, at 8 pm, by donation $10/$5 students. Singer-songwriter Melissa Greener special concert! Melissa writes: “I am a Nashville based folk-rock crooner, singer-songwriter. Corin Raymond is a friend of mine who suggested I reach out about booking … Continue reading

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Emily Kemp and her band Monkley Cascade, Sat Jan 28, 2017

Saturday January 28, 2017, at 8 pm, pwyc. Artword welcomes back vocalist Emily Kemp and her band Monkley Cascade:  Scott McIntosh on guitar, Tom Altobelli on bass, Jordan Snider on drums. They will be playing a lively mix of Motown, … Continue reading

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Andre Bisson & band, the Memphis Challenge Fundraiser, Fri Jan 27, 2017

Friday January 27, 2017, at 8 pm, $15. Online ticketing: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/16952/ Here’s the story: Andre Bisson and his band won the Grand River Blues Society Road to Memphis Competition to compete at the 2017 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee … Continue reading

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Artword closed Dec 12-Jan 26, back Jan 27, 2017

Artword Artbar is taking a break. Last day of programming in 2016 is Sunday December 11, for our final matinee of our hit play Scroogissimo. First day of programming in 2017 is Friday January 27, for a big fundraiser for … Continue reading

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THEATRE: Scroogissimo returns! In time for party season! Nov 29 to Dec 11

November 29 to December 11, 2016, Tues to Sat at 8 pm, Sun mat at 2:30 pm. Tickets: Adults $25, Student $15, Child 14 and under $10. Tuesdays $10 at door. Please reserve (905-543-8512), as seating is limited. Or  Book … Continue reading

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Bossa nova jazz, Angela Turone & Chris Platt, Sat Nov 26, 9:30

Saturday November 26, 2016, at 9:30 pm (late show after performance of Princess), $10. The Bossa Duo, vocalist Angela Turone and jazz guitarist Chris Platt, perform original arrangements and interpretations of bossa nova and samba favourites, written by some of … Continue reading

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THEATRE: Princess, a new play by Sky Gilbert, Nov 17 to 27

Thurs-Sun Nov 17-20 and Thurs-Sun Nov 24-27, 2016. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm $15, Sun mats 2 pm pwyc. Princess, a Hammertheatre Production, is a new one-act play written and directed by Sky Gilbert. It stars Anna Chatterton (writer/performer in Quiver … Continue reading

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MacBush the Musical trailer

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THEATRE: MacBush the Musical returns! In time for the election! Nov 1-13

November 1 to 13, 2016. BACK for a 2-week run at Artword Artbar, in time for you-know-which election week! Tues-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $25.00, or 2-show deal ($18 each)  Book online MacBush, the Musical, by David L. Dawson and … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, Mike Malone Trio, Sun Oct 30 at 7:30

Sunday, October 30, 2016, 7:30 pm,. $15/$10 students. Book tickets online for Mike Malone Trio.  Steel City Jazz Festival presents the Mike Malone Trio, featuring festival Artist-in-Residence Mike Malone on trumpet, with Adrean Farrugia on piano and Bob Shields on … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, Jazz Vocalists double bill, The Ault Sisters & Aubrey Wilson, Sat Oct 29

Saturday October 29, 2016. 8 pm, $15/$10 students. Book tickets online Jazz Vocalists. Steel City Jazz Festival presents a double bill of jazz vocalists: The Ault Sisters and the Aubrey Wilson Quartet. The Ault Sisters: Amanda Ault, vocals; Alicia Ault, … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival: Rich Brown bass & Larnell Lewis drums, Fri Oct 28

Friday October 28, 2016, at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. Book tickets online for Lewis.Brown. Steel City Jazz Festival presents Lewis.Brown, a new duo project: Larnell Lewis on drums and electronics, and Rich Brown on bass and electronics. https://steelcityjazzfest.com/ … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, Kite Trio + Brad Cheeseman Trio, Thurs Oct 27

Thursday October 27, 2016, at 8 pm. $15/$10 students. Book tickets online Kite Trio + Brad Cheeseman Trio. Steel City Jazz Festival presents an evening of New Jazz Compositions, a double bill with Kite Trio from Montreal and Brad Cheeseman … Continue reading

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Steel City Jazz Festival, Andrew Downing’s Otterville, Wed Oct 26

Wednesday October 26, 2016, at 8 pm. $15/$10 students. Book tickets online Andrew Downing Otterville Andrew Downing’s Otterville, a co-production with Zula Presents and Steel City Jazz Festival. Andrew Downing, cello; Michael Davidson, vibraphone; Tara Davidson, alto saxophone; Paul Mathew, … Continue reading

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Bluegrass with New Cumberland, Sat Oct 22

Saturday October 22, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. Book online Back with more smokin’ hot bluegrass! The New Cumberland bluegrass band from London Ontario: Tom Burns – vocals and guitar,  Blair Heddle – vocals, mandolin and dobro, Paul Hurdle – … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Artie Roth Quartet, Friday Oct 21

Friday October 21, 2016, at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. The Artie Roth Quartet performs new music from their recent album Discern. The Toronto-based jazz group: Artie Roth acoustic bass/compositions, Geoff Young electric guitar, Anthony Michelli drums, Mike Filice … Continue reading

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Jazz vocal jam w. Sue Ramsay Trio, Thurs Oct 20

Thursday October 20, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 /$5. Jazz vocalist Sue Ramsay hosts another of her jazz vocal jams, backed by Bob Shields on guitar, Adam Fielding on drums and Clark Johnston on stand-up bass. With some storytelling in the … Continue reading

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Scott Merritt, w. Jeff Bird, Sat Oct 15

Saturday October 15, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. (905-912-9083) Scott Merritt is back on tour with the second pressing of his new record Of, with Jeff Bird (Cowboy Junkies) accompanying on upright bass and other instruments. The record Of received … Continue reading

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Jazz/blues/soul vocalist Siona Neale, Fri Oct 14

Friday October 14, 2016, 8 pm, $10. Hamiltonian Siona Neale sings jazz/blues/soul classics, as a duo with guitarist James Ruben. Remembrance is a key theme, with timeless songs by Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Etta James, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, … Continue reading

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Zula Presents: Samuel Blaser Quartet + Hübsch/Martel/Zoubek, Thurs Oct 13

Thursday October 13, 2016, at 8 pm, $20. Zula Presents a concert in their fall line-up of new music. https://zulapresents.org/ Samuel Blaser Quartet (Berlin/NY/Barcelona/Lucerne): Samuel Blaser trombone, Russ Lossing piano, Masa Kamaguchi bass, Gerry Hemingway drums. Swiss trombonist Samuel Blaser, … Continue reading

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Shavini Fernando, jazz and K-pop, Wed Oct 12

Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 / $5 students. Shavini Fernando sings a solo evening of jazz standards (with some K-pop). Shavini is a vocalist, songwriter and a recent graduate of Mohawk College (Diploma of Applied Music with … Continue reading

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Corin Raymond’s Moving to Hamilton show, Sat Oct 8

Saturday October 8, 2016 at 8 pm, $15. Call 905-543-8512 to reserve. A concert by songwriter Corin Raymond, accompanied by Treasa Levasseur on accordion, keyboard and back-up vocals and Brian Kobayakawa on bass. Corin writes: This is my We’re Movin’ … Continue reading

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Jazz, fusion, funk w. Nezqwik, Fri Oct 7

Friday, October 7, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 /$5. Nezqwik, a 7 piece band from Hamilton, plays jazz, hip hop, fusion, funk, R&B. They are inspired by Snarky Puppy, The Funky Knuckles, Lettuce, and various other groups of jazz-ish nature. … Continue reading

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Big Dance Little Stage, Wed & Thurs Oct 5 & 6, 8 pm

Wednesday and Thursday, October 5 & 6, 2016, 8 pm, $10. The next edition of Big Dance Little Stage, our ongoing contemporary dance showcase series hosted by choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls. The BDLS showcases are an exciting opportunity for dancers … Continue reading

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Zula Presents: Nick Fraser Quartet, Sun Oct 2 at 2 pm

Sunday October 2, 2016, at 2 pm, $15. Zula Presents a concert in their fall line-up of new music. The Nick Fraser Quartet: Nick Fraser drums, Tony Malaby saxophones, Rob Clutton double bass, AndrewDowning cello. The lifeblood of free jazz … Continue reading

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CANCELLED Sat Oct 1: Kitchen Orkestra & guests. Call us for more info 905-912-9083

CANCELLED Saturday October 1, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Sorry, but both bands cancelled out of this concert. Kitchen Orkestra is an acoustic band that likes to dip into many styles, serving up sizzlin’ balkan melodies, cookin’ celtic tunes, and … Continue reading

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closed, no event, Fri Sept 30

Friday, September 30, 2016. Closed. No event.

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60s Folk Revival Sing-a-long, Thurs Sept 29

Thursday September 29, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. Back by popular demand! Book online Where Have All The Folk Songs Gone, a 60s Folk Revival sing-a-long concert, a 60s Folk Revival sing-a-long concert, with Sue Peters (vocals),  Michelle Rumball (vocals), … Continue reading

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Harrison Kennedy, Roots en Route events at Artword, Wed Sept 28

Roots en Route Festival of World Music, Dance, Spoken Word, presented by Matapa in multiple venues. http://www.matapa.org/ and  http://rootsenroutefest.com/new-events/ Events at Artword Artbar: Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at 7:30 pm. Renowned blues artist Harrison Kennedy in the intimate cafe setting … Continue reading

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Trinite, Roots en Route events at Artword, Mon Sept 26

Roots en Route Festival of World Music, Dance, Spoken Word, presented by Matapa in multiple venues. http://www.matapa.org/ and  http://rootsenroutefest.com/new-events/ Events at Artword Artbar: Monday, September 26, 2016, 8:30 pm. $20 (advance reserve 905-543-8512), $25 door. Trinite dance trio: Nickeshia Garrick ,(Canada); … Continue reading

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Dance: Learie Mc Nicolls, Roots en Route at Artword, Sun Sept 25

Roots en Route Festival of World Music, Dance, Spoken Word, presented by Matapa in multiple venues. http://www.matapa.org/ and  http://rootsenroutefest.com/new-events/ Events at Artword Artbar: Sunday, September 25, 2016, 8 pm, $20 (advance reserve 905-543-8512), $25 door. Artword Theatre presents a dance … Continue reading

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Hannah Shira Naiman, banjo + Niagara String Band, Sat Sept 24

Saturday September 24, 2016, at 8 pm, $8 advance (905-543-8512), at door $10, $5 students. Hannah Shira Naiman, singer/banjoist from Toronto, brings you original songs, played on the clawhammer banjo, sung with the appalachian sound. “Songs not from the mountains, … Continue reading

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India to Scotland: Neeraj Prem & Ruth Sutherland, Roots en Route, Fri Sept 23

Roots en Route Festival of World Music, Dance, Spoken Word, presented by Matapa in multiple venues. http://www.matapa.org/ and  http://rootsenroutefest.com/new-events/ Events at Artword Artbar: Friday September 23, 2016, 8 pm, $25 door, $20 advance*. India to Scotland: Neeraj Prem and Ruth … Continue reading

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Acoustic Moments, reggae concert & dinner, Sat Sept 17

Saturday September 17, 2016, doors 7:30 pm, dinner 8 pm, show 9 pm. Dinner and show $20 (must reserve), show only $10 at door.  Mr. Jay hosts another fabulous Acoustic Moments show & dinner, with world-class reggae music by The … Continue reading

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Supercrawl special Jazz: Chris Maskell Quartet, Sun Sept 11, 2-4 pm

Sunday September 11, 2016, afternoon 2 to 4 pm, $10 or by donation, students $5. Supercrawl special concert: Jazz with the Chris Maskell Quartet: Chris Maskell saxophone and compositions, Gentiane MG piano, Levi Dover bass, Louis-Vincent Hamel drums. Chris Maskell … Continue reading

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Supercrawl special, Blues w. Beg To Differ Trio, Sat Sept 10

Saturday September 10, 2016, 8 pm, tip jar. Supercrawl special. 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 … Continue reading

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Supercrawl special, R&B / soul w. Andre Bisson and band, Fri Sept 9

Friday September 9, 2016, 8 pm, $10. (Supercrawl weekend special concert at Artword Artbar.) Kicking off our Fall season, award-winning soul and R&B vocalist André Bisson and his band: André Bisson (vocals/guitar), Loretta Hale (trumpet), Simon Wheeldon (tenor sax), Mike … Continue reading

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closed to Sept 8

Artword Artbar is closed from July 24 to Sept 8, 2016. Contact us by email artword@artword.net.

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“the best thing you see at the Fringe this year” review by Amos Crawley

Once I Lived in the Box Review by Amos Crawley, Published July 20, 2016   https://raisethehammer.org/fringe/2988/once_i_lived_in_the_box Once I Lived In The Box is a dire warning. It’s a tired and nearly, nearly defeated voice crying out in the middle of … Continue reading

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“Visceral, raw strength…” “passionately and creatively written and performed”

Once I Lived in the Box Review in View Magazine July 21 2016 by Heather Baer Visceral, raw strength are words which came to mind while watching Once I Lived in the Box, a full-length dance work passionately and creatively … Continue reading

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Gary Smith rave reviews for Box and Toller

Out there on the Fringe: Three plays that take us on a journey of discovery Gary Smith  The Hamilton Spectator, 16 Jul 2016 Gary Smith has written on theatre and dance for The Hamilton Spectator for more than 30 years. … Continue reading

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DANCE: Once I Lived in the Box, FRINGE: July 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

SIX SHOWS: Tues- Fri July 19-22, 2016, at 9:00 pm; Sat July 23 at 6:00 & 9:00 pm. Running time 60 minutes. Tickets $10: hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets/ or at door. Artword Theatre presents Once I Lived in the Box, a dance work … Continue reading

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Sky Gilbert’s Toller, Hamilton Fringe Fest, July 14, 15, 16, 17

Thurs July 14 & Fri July 15 at 8 pm, Sat July 16 at 4 & 8 pm, Sun July 17 at 2 pm. Tickets $10: Hamilton Fringe website (http://hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets/) or at the door. Venue: Artword Artbar, BYOV. TOLLER, about … Continue reading

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Smiling Jack Smith, Sue Leonard, Cindy Dell, Michael J. Birthelmer, Sun July 10, at 3 pm

Sunday July 10, 2016, from 3 to 6 pm, $15 door / $10 advance 905-543-8512. Book advance tix online Spend a special Sunday afternoon with blues singer-songwriter Smiling Jack Smith, “Spain’s blues poet”, visiting Canada on tour from his home … Continue reading

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R&B, Motown, Soul w. Andre Bisson and band, Sat July 9

Saturday July 9, 2016, 8 pm, $10. Back for a hot night! Award-winning soul and R&B vocalist André Bisson on guitar, vocals; Loretta Hale, trumpet; Aaron Bowers  tenor sax; Simon Wheeldon, bari sax; Mike Rowell, bass, Sean Bruce Parker, drums. … Continue reading

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Danielle Knibbe Trio, plus Hanna Bech & Marie Avery, Fri July 8

Friday July 8, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 /pwyc. Headlining the evening is singer-songwriter Danielle Knibbe and her country-tinged folk trio (Bryn Besse guitar and Connor Walsh bass). “Combining bittersweet vocals, aching lyrics, and indelible melodies, with the tight instrumental … Continue reading

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Latin music: Fito Molina and Jorge Gavidia, Thurs July 7

Thursday July 7, 2016, 8 pm, $10. Fito Molina and Jorge Gavidia are two Latino musicians who fuse the traditional folk sounds of Latin America with the Afro-Caribbean heritage and some hints of jazz. Together they bring a repertoire that … Continue reading

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Singer-songwriters Marion M.E. Law and Sarah Farr, Sat July 2

Saturday July 2, 2016, $12 advance, $15 door. Book advance tix online Marion (M.E.) Law, a talented Canadian folk artist currently living in San Diego, is playing at Artword Artbar on her way to the Canterbury Folk Festival in Ingersol. … Continue reading

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Jazz w. North Pandemic Groove, quartet from Japan, Thurs June 30

Thursday June 30, 2016, 8 pm, $15 reg/$10 students. Book tickets online Jazz, funk and fusion with jazz festival winners North Pandemic Groove, performing at Artword Artbar as part of their Ontario festival tour. Band members Takezo Yamada (trumpet) (photo … Continue reading

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The CAROUSEL Paper Roadshow, Wed June 29

Wednesday June 29, 2016, 8 pm, free admission. The CAROUSEL Paper Roadshow. CAROUSEL, an innovative and beautifully designed art/lit journal, is taking it on the road this summer — getting out of Toronto and touring to 8 cities across Ontario, … Continue reading

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Something Else Festival of Creative Music: Alexander Hawkins Trio, Sat June 25

Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 8 pm, $15: https://www.picatic.com/u/359727/events Email: cem@zulapresents.org http://zulapresents.org/. The Alexander Hawkins Trio. Part of The Something Else Festival of Creative Music, 2016, hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. Neil Charles, double bass, Alexander Hawkins, piano, compositions, … Continue reading

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Jazz w. Brad Cheeseman Group, Friday June 24

Friday June 24, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. The Brad Cheeseman Group performs music from their 2015 self-titled album. Brad Cheeseman – electric bass, Robert Chapman – guitar, Sam Kogen – piano/keys, Marito Marques – drums, Chelsea McBride – tenor … Continue reading

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“Open Mic for Open Streets” Sun June 19, from 11 am to 4 pm

Sunday June 19, 2016, from 11 am to 4 pm. Free. Artword Artbar’s traditional “Open Mic for Open Streets“, at the corner of Colbourne and James, hosted by Ron the Fiddler. We will bring out our sound system and a … Continue reading

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Something Else Festival of Creative Music, THE THING, Sat June 18, 8 & 10 pm

Saturday June 18, 2016. The Something Else Festival of Creative Music, 2016, hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. Tickets and Passes: $15 single concert, Pass 3-pack $35 , Pass 4-pack $45, Pass full festival $75. https://www.picatic.com/u/359727/events Email: cem@zulapresents.org http://zulapresents.org/ … Continue reading

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Something Else Festival of Creative Music, Out Louds 6 pm, Castor et Compagnie 8 pm, Luc Ex’ Assemblée 10 pm, June 17

Friday June 17, 2016. The Something Else Festival of Creative Music, 2016, hosted by Zula Presents and Cem Zafir. Tickets and Passes: $15 single concert, Pass 3-pack $35 , Pass 4-pack $45, Pass full festival $75. https://www.picatic.com/u/359727/events Email: cem@zulapresents.org http://zulapresents.org/ … Continue reading

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Big Dance, Little Stage, w. Learie Mc Nicolls, Wed-Thurs June 15-16

Wednesday June 15 and Thursday June 16, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer/dancer Learie Mc Nicolls curates and hosts edition #11 of Big Dance, Little Stage, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. An exciting opportunity for … Continue reading

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Latin Jazz with vocalist Elizabeth Rodriguez and band, Sat June 11

Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 reg / $5 students. We are pleased to have this wonderful jazz performer back at Artword Artbar — Cuban vocalist and violinist Elizabeth Rodriguez and her band Eli’s Quartet. Band members: Elizabeth … Continue reading

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Jazz with Chris Wallace’s Many Names Trio, Friday June 10

Friday June 10, 2016, at 8 pm, $15 / $10 students. Jazz with Chris Wallace‘s Many Names Trio: Adrean Farrugia on piano, Artie Roth on bass, Chris Wallace on drums. They will be exploring original compositions by each of the … Continue reading

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Psychedelic jazz fusion, Doug Murphy, Thur June 9

Thursday June 9, 2016, 8 pm, $10 reg / $5 students. A return appearance of “It Is What It Is” — fusion psychedelic jazz featuring the far-out fabulous Doug Murphy on guitar. All original compositions, mostly by Doug himself. Also … Continue reading

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Singers Playground Workshop w Micah Barnes, Sat June 4, 1 to 5 pm

Saturday June 4, 2016, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, workshop. Singers Playground Workshop w Micah Barnes, Micah writes: “While performing in Hamilton, I’ll will be coaching a workshop! Please do tell your pals!” Former Nylon and founder of Singers Playground will … Continue reading

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Micah Barnes “New York Stories”, Fri & Sat, June 3 & 4

Friday June 3 and Saturday June 4, 2016, at 8 pm. $15 advance / $20 at the door. Two shows!   Book advance tix online The fabulous chart-topping jazz singer-songwriter Micah Barnes is returning to Artword Artbar for a two-show run … Continue reading

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Big Fat Greek Jewish Music Night, Thurs June 2

Thursday June 2, 2016, at 8 pm, $15, $10 students/seniors. Big Fat Greek Jewish Music Night: The Horables and Friends of Markos bring you a night of Klezmer and Rebetiko. They will be swapping scales, musical instruments and languages. Come for … Continue reading

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Folk-blues duo Jennis: Dennis Gaumond & Jen Gillmor, Sat May 28

Saturday May 28, 2016, at 8 pm, $10.  Back at Artword Artbar! The wonderful  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 … Continue reading

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Jazz w. the Adam Fielding Trio, Fri May 27

Friday May 27, 2016, at 8 pm. $10. Jazz with Adam Fielding on drums, Matthew Flemming on guitar and Jon Stemmler on bass. They will be performing jazz and pop standards in their own unique way. More details coming.

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60s Folk Revival Sing-a-long, Thurs May 26

Thursday May 26, 2016, at 8 pm, $10.   Book online Where Have All The Folk Songs Gone, a 60s Folk Revival sing-a-long concert, with Sue Peters (vocals),  Michelle Rumball (vocals), Dwight Peters (vocals, 6 & 12 string guitars) and … Continue reading

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Sunday Brunch with singer-songwriters Annie and Rose-Erin, Sun May 22 at noon

Sunday May 22, 2016, from noon to 3 pm. A Victoria Day Weekend Special Treat. A homemade Trinidad Brunch by chef Learie Mc Nicolls, starting at noon, PLUS a full concert by touring singer-songwriters Annie Sumi and Rose-Erin Stokes starting … Continue reading

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Jazz with Hans Luchs Trio from Chicago, + Scott Taplay Group, Sat May 21

Saturday May 21, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. On tour from Chicago, Hans Luchs, jazz guitarist, with Aaron Zachary on double bass, and Peter Manheim on drums. Opening set by one of our favourites, the Scott Taplay Group. Guitarist Hans … Continue reading

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Stuart Laughton’s Radio Dial is back! Friday May 20

Friday May 20, 2016, at 8 pm. $15. Book online The multi-talented trumpeter-singer Stuart Laughton is back with a new edition of his wonderfully eclectic Radio Dial show. He tells us this will be “an almost entirely new program, and … Continue reading

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Hamilton Poetry Centre Open Reading, Thurs May 19, 7-9 pm

Thursday May 19, 2016, 7 pm. Free. The Hamilton Poetry Centre presents its annual Open Reading. Everyone is welcome to attend and to read. Established in 1983, the Hamilton Poetry Centre works to support and encourage the writing and appreciation … Continue reading

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New Cumberland Bluegrass Band, Sat May 14

Saturday May 14, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. Book online Back at Artword, New Cumberland, a bluegrass band from London Ontario: Tom Burns – vocals and guitar, Blair Heddle – vocals, mandolin and dobro, Paul Hurdle – vocals and banjo, … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, Fri May 13

Friday May 13, 2016, at 8 pm, $10.  Jazz with the Aubrey Wilson Quartet, featuring Chris Bruder on piano, Tom Altobelli on bass, Sean Bruce Parker on drums and bandleader Aubrey Wilson on vocals. Another Aurtword favourite, the Aubrey Wilson … Continue reading

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Jazz vocal jam w. Sue Ramsay Trio, … Apr 14, May 12

Second Thursdays: Feb 11, Mar 10, April 14, May 12, 2016 (last one for the season), at 8 pm, $10 /$5. Jazz vocalist Sue Ramsay hosts a jazz vocal jam, backed by Bob Shields on guitar and Clark Johnston on … Continue reading

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Jazz with Kite Trio from Montreal, + Scott Taplay Group, Wed May 11

Wednesday May 11, 2016, 8 pm, $10. We are pleased to welcome back the extraordinary Kite Trio, an innovative jazz trio from Montreal: guitarist Eric Couture, drummer Eric Dew, and upright bassist Paul Van Dyk. http://kitetrio.com/ PLUS an opening set … Continue reading

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THEATRE: MacBush, the Musical, by David Dawson, April 26 to May 8

MacBush the Musical RETURNS Nov 1 to 13, 2016! Click here https://www.artword.net/artbar/ Tuesday April 26 to Sunday May 8, 2016, a two-week run at Artword Theatre / Artword Artbar.   MacBush, the Musical, by David L. Dawson and directed by … Continue reading

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MacBush, the Musical, full text of three wonderful reviews

Theatre Review of MacBush the Musical by Allison M. Jones, View Magazine, May 5-11, 2016 Hamilton’s Artword Artbar is a small place with a lot of heart. Its theatre ensemble has taken on the ambitious MacBush the Musical, a “mash … Continue reading

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Love & Spring: vocalist Colina Phillips w. Stacie McGregor piano, Fri Apr 22

Friday April 22, 2016, at 8 pm, $15.  Love & Spring, a jazz cabaret with vocalist Colina Phillips: “Love and Spring go heart in hand. That’s what my repertoire will reflect.” Joining Colina are Stacie McGregor (piano),  Mike Milligan (bass) … Continue reading

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Jude Johnson, w. Carl Horton & Mike Malone, Sat Apr 16

Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve call 905-543-8512, or 905-912-9083. Hamilton’s favourite songstress, the one-and-only Jude Johnson returns to Artword Artbar, with Carl Horton on piano and Mike Malone on trumpet. She’ll sing her jazz standard … Continue reading

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Singer-songwriters Jane Lewis & Joni NehRita, Fri Apr 15

Friday April 15, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Join us for an evening of music with Guelph singer-songwriters Jane Lewis and Joni NehRita. An engaging mix of classic pop and jazz-tinged soul — originals and covers. Joni NehRita is a … Continue reading

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Hamilton Regional Writers Group, meetings… Wed Apr 13, …

Monthly meetings, 2016, 7-10 pm. (Tues Feb 9, Tues March 8, Wed April 13, Tues May 10), at Artword Artbar. The Hamilton Regional Writers Group is a Songwriters Association of Canada (SAC) supported community in which songwriters can support each … Continue reading

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Opera comediennes Millan & Faye: The Opera! Sat April 9

Saturday April 9, 2016, at 8 pm. $20.  Call 905-543-8512 or 905-912-9083 to reserve (online ticketing is closed). Millan & Faye Present: The Opera! In a special appearance at Artword Artbar, opera comedienne Kyra Millan and her music partner Tina … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Aaron Z Trio, Fri April 8

Friday April 8, 2016, at 8 pm, $10, plus tip jar for Art Crawl. Jazz with the Aaron Z Trio, featuring piano composer Aaron Zukewich playing our baby grand, with Tyler Goertzen on drums and Clark Johnston on bass. The … Continue reading

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Jazz with the ON TOPIC Trio, Thurs April 7

Thursday April 7, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz with the On Topic Trio, a collaborative effort from guitarist Kim Ratcliffe, drummer Aubrey Dayle from Toronto, and bassist  Brad Cheeseman from Hamilton. Returning to Artword Artbar after a packed show … Continue reading

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Cowboy Quartet: Tiny Bill Cody, Sat April 2

Saturday April 2, 2016, at 8:30 pm, $15. Tiny Bill Cody, vocals and guitar, is back with his Cowboy Quartet: Tiny Bill Cody, Mimi Shaw, Orange McFarland, Jeff Griffiths. Tiny Bill explains: Here are four musicians who share a love … Continue reading

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Worst Pop Band Ever and Sophia Perlman, Fri April 1

Friday April 1, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. The Worst Pop Band Ever aka WPBE, featuring Adrean Farrugia (piano/keys) and Chris Gale (sax), along with Drew Birston (bass) and Tim Shia (drums). After a packed house during the Steel City … Continue reading

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Inside the Songs: Avery, Straker, Wells, triple-bill, Thurs Mar 31

Thursday March 31, 2016, at 8:00 pm, $8 advance / $10 at door. Book advance price online Inside the Songs, singer-songwriters in the round. Three wonderful songwriters who have all played Artword Artbar’s piano in the past, are combining forces … Continue reading

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Big Dance, Little Stage, w. Learie Mc Nicolls, Wed-Thurs Mar 23-24, Thurs Apr 21

Wednesday March 23 and Thursday March 24, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer/dancer Learie Mc Nicolls curates and hosts edition #9 of Big Dance, Little Stage, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. An exciting opportunity for … Continue reading

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World Storytelling Day, two events, Sun Mar 20

Sunday March 20, 2016. Two events to celebrate World Storytelling Day: ** 2:30 to 4:30 pm: Stories of Discovery by participants in the McMaster Discovery Program. ** 5 to 7 pm: Strong Women Burning Brightly, a concert celebrating the wit, … Continue reading

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Earth Hour: music, story, dance by candle-light, host Tom Dusome, Sat Mar 19

Saturday March 19, 2016, at 8 pm. A candle-lit unplugged evening of song, story and dance performance, in honour of Earth Hour. Host is singer-songwriter Tom Dusome. Special guest Charly Chiarelli playing blues harmonica by candle-light. AND dancer/choreographer Learie Mc … Continue reading

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Jazz with the Brenda Brown Quartet, Fri Mar 18, 7:30 pm

Friday March 18, 2016,  at 7:30 pm, $10. Jazz vocalist Brenda Brown returns to Artword Artbar with One Hundred Years of Love Songs, with her quartet: Olivia Brown (bass), Ian Brown (piano), Jon Pascoal (drums).  http://brendabrownmusic.blogspot.ca/ Hamilton Music Award nominee … Continue reading

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Blues with Beg To Differ Trio, Thurs Mar 17

Thursday March 17, 2016, cover $5 to $10. Blues night with the Beg To Differ Trio, and special guests. Featuring Tim Ninehouse on keyboard and vocals, Doug Sikma on guitar and Steve Foster on drums.

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Koopa Troop, jazz meets video games, Sat Mar 12

Saturday March 12, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Koopa Troop brings the nostalgic sounds of video games to life in a quirky 5-piece ensemble. Koopa Troop is: Chelsea McBride/Princess Daisy (sax/flute), Wilson McLeish/ Luigi (guitar), Chris Bruder/Toad (piano), Tom Altobelli/Mario … Continue reading

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Special double-bill: Edgardo Moreno & So Long Seven, Fri March 11

Friday, March 11, 2016, at 8 pm, $10 (reservations call 905-543-8512). A special double-bill concert: Edgardo Moreno, electronic composer and video artist, and So Long Seven, a wonderful foursome playing a crazy blend of world, bluegrass & jazz. The whole … Continue reading

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Double Bill: Will Gillespie and Mark Martyre, Sat Mar 5

Saturday, March 5, 2016, at 8 pm, only $5. Singer-songwriter double-bill: Will Gillespie with Mark Martyre. Two unique voices share the stage at Artword: Hamilton’s own rockabilly-cabaret-crooner Will Gillespie and Toronto’s troubadour with a voice like “whisky and honey” Mark … Continue reading

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Noche de poesia y musica (night of poetry and music), Fri Mar 4

Friday March 4, 2016, at 8 pm, $15 or sliding scale. This Noche bohemia (a night of poetry and music) is called  Woman Scream, a night dedicated raising awareness about violence against women. There will be poetry and music. The … Continue reading

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JAZZ double bill: Tom Altobelli Group + Scott Taplay Group, Thur Mar 3

Thursday March 3, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz double bill of original compositions by two inventive groups: the Tom Altobelli Group, plus the Scott Taplay Group.  The Tom Altobelli Group will play a set of original compositions by bassist … Continue reading

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Celtic band The Outside Track, Wed Mar 2

Wednesday March 2, 2016 at 8 pm, $15. SOLD OUT! Multi-award-winning Celtic band The Outside Track is touring Canada with a new CD, and Artword Artbar is their Hamilton stop! Hailing from Scotland, Ireland and Cape Breton, the five members … Continue reading

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