The Pearl Company

Gary Santucci’s SPANJAZZ! A World Beat Jazz Project: Saturday, January 26. Doors: 7:30pm. Show: 8:00pm. Tickets: $20 /$15 students/seniors/ un(der)waged.  A collection of musical compositions inspired by world music rhythms, performed in a jazz context by the 6-piece world-beat jazz ensemble, SPANJAZZ! Featuring: Jordan Abraham – keyboard, Jeff Plumbley – trumpet, Aidan Sibley – trombone, James Gannett – bass, Vincent Waters – drums and Gary Santucci – guitar. All musicians are highly respected performers in their own fields; the juxtaposition of their different styles and approaches creates the unique sound and experience that is SPANJAZZ!  https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/

The HI-LARRY-US! Show: Friday January 25.  Doors: 7:30pm. Show: 8:00. Tickets: $20. Join the irrepressible Larry Smith, the world’s only Live!Cartoonist/Comedian, and his guests for a COMEDY VARIETY SHOW! Featuring STAND-UP, LIVE CARTOONING, GAMES and PRIZES, MUSIC, SKETCHES, IMPROV, PUPPETS and MORE!  Featuring Hamilton’s long-standing humour meister Larry Smith who is one of those natural born performers. He started his show business career at the age of 4 on Romper Room no less. He has been working as headliner, and part of a comedy duo, for more than 16 years.  In that time he has made numerous radio and television appearances including Comedy at Club 54, Chaps Comedy, Cooking with Comics, CH TV, City TV, and the Comedy Network. Larry has also toured extensively across North America, and shared the stage with Sam Kinison, Gilbert Gottfreid, Blue Rodeo, Northern Pikes, and more.  This is one funny man with one funny show pulled together specially for The Pearl!

LTtheMonk: Friday, January 18. Doors: 7:30pm. Show: 8:00. Tickets: $10. LTtheMonk is a hip-hop artist originally from London, England, currently residing and performing in around the Toronto and Hamilton areas. LT describes himself as London made, East-Coast trained to pay homage to his home city, as well as the New York MCs who were his inspiration to start rapping at a young age. You can stream his latest singles on Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL and all digital music platforms now.
LTtheMonk fell in love with hip-hop when he was 8 years old. His love for the culture and genre grew and at age 16, he began to take the verses he had spent years finessing, turning them into songs. He released his first EP at age 17, ‘The Crescendo’, followed by the mixtapes ‘The Whole Nine’ and ‘Jungle Fever’, and at age 20, he released his 1st commercial album ‘Monk in London’, an ode to his home city and now his latest album ‘The Dark Side Of The Monk’. https://ltthemonk.com
Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=93&v=X4-SsXVd3ds

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New Years at The Pearl: A Night to Remember! Monday, December 31, 8:00 ‘til ?  $50 per person/ $40 Members/Seniors/Un(der)waged. Pricing available for groups. We want all our favorite people here! And, hey, if that’s still too much, let’s talk…. Ticket includes Champagne at Midnight.

We’re doing the grand hello to 2019 this year with DJ Michael Williams of MuchMusic fame and as always a great buffet.

This is not going to be your normal Monday night!
We’re doing the grand hello to 2019 this year with DJ Michael Williams of MuchMusic fame and as always a great buffet.

• We promise fun, great conversations, musical magic, and lots of dancing
• Chef Gary Santucci outdoes himself every year, with a pan-global buffet throughout the night.
• Cash bar
• We need you to RSVP via email, or phone or Buy your tickets online.  We are expecting a crowd so let us know as soon as you do!

PS: The Pearl Company will continue to operate until end of May ’19!

https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/22763/

Death and the Maiden: December 6 – 8. Doors: 7:30pm. Show: 8:00. Matinee: Dec 8 @ 2:00pm. Tickets: $20. The Pearl Company, in its final season, proudly presents: Ariel Dorfman’s, Death and the Maiden, a psychological thriller about a woman, in a country recovering from a violent dictatorship, who seeks revenge on the man whom she believes to be her torturer.
Starring: Mischa Aravena, Rod McTaggart, and Jennifer Farrugia.
Directed by David Nash; Stage Managed by John B. Wyman.
“We’ll die from so much past, so much pain and resentment. Let’s finish it – let’s finish that conversation from years ago. Let’s close this book once and for all and never speak about it again, never again, never…”
Tickets available at Ticketscene:  or info@thepearlcompany.ca / 905 524-0606

Brian Morton’s Fringe Hit Musical “Under The Apple Tree”: November 22 – 25 / 29 – December 2.  Doors: 7:30pm. Show: 8:00. (Matinees: Nov. 25@5:00pm / Dec. 2@2:00pm) Tickets: $20 / $15 students/seniors/un(der)waged. November 1921, in downtown Hamilton!  At the Lyric Theatre on Mary Street, a shooting occurred backstage during the run of a touring musical comedy vaudeville “girlie” act.  UNDER THE APPLE TREE is a brand new musical that explores a bit of bygone real life local history.  A ‘jazz era’ Hamilton, that is gone but not forgotten. It is is partly, a recreation of an actual musical comedy vaudeville act that toured the vaudeville circuits, in 1920 and 1921.  During its week long run in Hamilton, in late November of 1921, stage hand Jack Grubb, shot chorus girl Cecile Bartley, before turning the gun on himself.
The production features Susan Robinson, Chris Cracknell, Michelle LaHaise, Claire Shingleton-Smith, Erynn Garland, and Larry Smith, in its cast.   The music and songs in the play are all “tin pan alley” compositions circa 1918-1920. It is produced and directed by Brian Morton (winner of the 2013 City of Hamilton Arts Award for Theatre and Artistic Director of non-profit charitable foundation, Theatre Erebus Inc.).
Performance schedule:
Thursday November 22 @ 8:00 pm
Friday November 23 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday November 24 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday November 25 @ 5:00 pm  *Special 97th Anniversary Show
Thursday November 29 @ 8:00 pm
Friday November 30 @ 8:00 pm
Saturday December 1 @ 8:00 pm
Sunday December 2 @ 2:00 pm
*There will be a special talkback event after the 5pm performance on Sunday November 25th, which is the 97th anniversary of the actual shooting, of Cecile Bartley, at the Lyric in 1921.
Tickets at www.ticketscene.ca  For show information please visit  www.theatre-erebus.ca
UNDER THE APPLE TREE contains mature content, simulated violence and loud gun shots: Latecomers will not be admitted to any performance. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Frank Klinger’s Windchilfacter Live: Wednesday, November 28. Doors: 7:30pm. Show: 8:00. Tickets: $12 includes a copy of “Hard Echoes”. With special guest Miles From Nowhere.

Co hosted by Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. A  CD Release for Windchilfactor’s “Hard Echoes”.

“A powerhouse of Prog Rock. Tom Petty-esque vocals and killer guitar solos” Hamilton Magazine

An AFTERNOON of FLAMENCO PASSION! Milena Tejada:  RESCHEDULED! Saturday, November 24, Doors: 12:00 pm. Show: 2:00pm. Tickets: $20. With tapas, $25 (We are serving Tapas (Spanish appetisers) from !2:00pm on. This is for everyone but especially those who came to the suddenly and unexpectedly cancelled show last Saturday!)  Milena Tejada is a young, incredibly talented dancer tearing up the flamenco scene in Bolivia, Seville (Spain) and now Montreal where she is currently studying and living.  She has recently been nick-named la Tormentita (the little storm) for her powerful and relentless footwork and superb technique.
Dennis Duffin, guitarist, originally from Toronto and now based in Seville Spain, tours regularly with Fin de Fiesta Flamenco, is an original member of Toronto world music group Ventanas, and is known throughout flamenco circles in Canada and abroad. Dennis is presenting this current formation of super talented artists based out of Montreal. Rounding out the roster is Fin de Fiesta companion, Hanser Santos Gomez on Percussion and the infamous Caracolillo de Montreal singing.
—Tronío Flamenco— Dance: Milena Tejada (Bolivia/France), Guitar: Dennis Duffin (Toronto/Sevilla), Voice: Caracolillo (Montreal), Percussion: Hanser Santos Gomez (Cuba)
Ticketscene: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/22608/

Like a Diamond: Hamilton Remembers Tom Petty. Friday, November 16, Doors at 7:30 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 / $15 students/seniors/un(der)waged. At the door: $25. The local music scene unites to pay tribute! Hosted by Christopher Clause and Michael Scott. Lineup might change but at the moment: The Barr Band, Jennifer Beehler, Chrys and Momo, Spider Costello, Christopher Clause, Andy Griffiths, The Heartbroken (cc, Michael Scott, Steve Kennedy, Miles From Nowhere, Frank Koren, Jennifer Beehler, Jackie Scott), Dave Pomfret, Michael Scott, Brad Soucie.  Moneys raised will support Gracenotes Hamilton. (https://gracenoteshamilton.com ).  Tickets available through ticketscene: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/22318/ An All Ages Show

Tall Order II: Hosted by Emile d’Eon. Sunday, November 11. Doors: 3:30pm. Show: 4:00 – 5:00pm. Cost: $5 door.  Music students get in free with student card. Emile d’Eon requests: “Please join Peter Kadar, David MacDougall, Mark McIntyre, and me for a 1 hour set of my original electric guitar music. With special guest, Mackenzie Meyer. Can’t wait to play some new music for you all at this great looking and sounding venue.”  Thank you, Emile!
In 2000, Emile was awarded Jazz Report Magazine’s Post Secondary Musician of the Year. He is also an honours graduate of Humber College’s Jazz Diploma Program. Emile keeps a busy touring schedule and is on the faculty at Humber College and Mohawk College. He is an in-demand session player and clinician.
In 2011 Émile released Storyline, his debut album and has performed and recorded with artists including Rik Emmett, Duke Robillard, Natalie McMaster, Don Thompson, Divine Brown, Sarah Slean, and The Tenors. He is also a guitarist for K. W Glee and Cyanide and Happiness.

LIBERTY SILVER: CANCELED! Saturday, November 10. Doors: 7:30. Show: 8:00. $20. You’re invited to one of the best live club shows you’ll ever see! Multiple award-winning recording artist Liberty Silver will be joined by her band for an evening of classic soul, blues and jazz. Winner of 3 Juno Awards and a Grammy Award for her musical collaborations, Liberty Silver possesses an astounding 6.5 octave vocal range. She has performed thousands of shows, sung at numerous Jazz Festivals, and performed for or with such prominent figures as Barack Obama, Celine Dion, Oscar Peterson, and Gladys Knight.  She has opened for BB King, the Temptations and Harry Belafonte; and has performed or collaborated with Eddie Bullen, David Foster, Bryan Adams, Joni Mitchell and many others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9JeBSgmCvY    https://www.facebook.com/libertysilvermusic/

Andrea Garofalo with Gary Santucci: Saturday, November 3. Doors: 7:30pm. Show: 8:00. Tickets: $20 / $15 students/seniors/un(der)waged. One of Hamilton’s favourite tenors returns! Andrea Garofalo is an award-winning Italian Operatic Tenor, whose power and passion routinely bring the house down. As First Place Winner of the prestigious Canadian CHIN Classical Music Awards, Andrea enlisted in The Sistine Chapel Choir at The Vatican in Rome, where he earned the title of “The Golden Voice.” From there, he sang with Andrea Bocelli(!). He performed with the Hamilton Opera Company to great acclaim, in roles ranging from lyric to dramatic. Andrea sings his Pop to Opera© worldwide; he has made numerous recordings in Italian, Spanish, French, English, Latin and Hebrew. The brilliance and beauty of his tone has established him as one of this planet’s finest tenors. Known for his larger-than-life showmanship, he has a gift that awakens one’s emotions, crosses cultural boundaries, and happily, expands the popularity of opera.  Listen:  https://youtu.be/6mO8o8QzpcE
Guitarist/composer Gary Santucci accompanies Andrea. Trained in Spain (and Canada) and playing his unique brand of flamenco and world music for over 35 years, he is a consummate musician whose repertoire spans numerous genres.  Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzKBk4LxbRU

The Full Bawdy Comedy Show: “Women of Hysteria” … a night you’ll never forget! Friday, October 26. (Working to get Shelley to take the 27^th too!) Doors: 7:00pm. Show: 8:00.
Tickets: $25.  Shelley Marshall’s Full Bawdy Comedy Show is a collaboration of Performance Celebrations, It is Music, Comedy, Burlesque, Stand up, Sketches and more. The Full Bawdy Comedy show is always a sell out, featuring performers of all aspects and assortments instilling a celebration of humour and love.This night of “Women of Hysteria” includes hilarious performances by Angel Vizza, Melanie Crawford, Peggy Plummer, Brenda Lennie, Performance Artists – Sadzumba, and more!
100% of Proceeds go to “Our Farmacy” For tickets:   www.shelleymarshall.com  or  https://www.facebook.com/events/1941869409447855/

Les Stroud: Musician! Thursday, October 25. Doors: 7:30pm. Show: 8:00. Tickets: $30 / $25 students/seniors/un(der)waged.  A Canadian survival expert, filmmaker and musician best known as the creator, writer, producer, director, cameraman and host of the television series Survivorman, Les Stroud has made a powerful name in the world of documentary film making, indeed starting an entirely new genre of TV, yet he comes by his music honestly. Since the age of 14 Stroud has been writing songs and studying musically. By 23 his music was being shopped to the likes of Bruce Springsteen and he was a published songwriter. Taking a break from music to concentrate on outdoor adventure Stroud eventually returned to his first love. He wrote and recorded all through the inception and eventual success of filming the Survivorman TV series, which included releasing 4 CDs as well as performing hundreds of concerts.
He has been nicknamed the “Hendrix of harmonica” for good reason. It is said Les plays the ‘harp’ like he’s playing a guitar; watching him live is awe-inspiring. Fusing modern technology with a powerful set of lungs, Stroud plays with a confidence and style that no other player captures today. Website: http://www.lesstroud.ca/music/
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QW0w7APTk8
Tickets: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/22064/

Another Membership Meet & Eat: Saturday, October 20: Starting at 7:00pm. Members are Free. Non-Members $30 – or you can pro-rate the fee and join our Last Season Membership Advisory Group ! Come let us say thank you or come join this exclusive band! Enjoy an evening of food, drink, music, & fellow humans with similar interests. J  As you know, the people who hang out at The Pearl are discerning, intelligent and interested in the arts…. We are far from the only venue offering to appease these tastes but if you know us, you know our offerings rarely miss!

Entertainment will be Gary and Charly Chiarelli and will consist of their usual back and forth (expect some Chicken Roost stories with Max Mintz’ recent passing….) with some music and who-knows-what kind of schtick thrown in. You just have to be here.