About

Dave Barton

InstrumentLevel
Guitar Professional
Bass Professional
Drums Professional
Dave Barton is a jazz guitarist, studio musician, arranger and composer, percussionist and teacher working in jazz, pop and classical music. He has performed with many of Canada’s great jazz players in concerts and on recordings.
Dave's large-form compositions have been performed by the Toronto Jazz Orchestra, the Greg Runions Big Band, Brasswerks, The Limestone Jazz Collective, and the Queen's University Jazz Ensemble.
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Current Projects

Black Dog All-Stars
Dave Barton Trio
The Barton Family Band
Bass / Guitar
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Past Events

19
Oct
16:30 18:30
Jazz Mondays: Dave Barton
Join us for some early afternoon jazz!
$5
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person
30
Aug
11:00 14:00
Jazz Brunch: Black Dog All-Stars, Chantal Thompson
Live Open-air Jazz brunch on the colourful courtyard terrace!
Free
Black Dog Tavern
Event can be attended in person
16
Aug
11:00 14:00
Jazz Brunch: Black Dog All-Stars, Chantal Thompson
Live Open-air Jazz brunch on the colourful courtyard terrace!
Free
Black Dog Tavern
Event can be attended in person
02
Aug
11:00 14:00
Jazz Brunch: Black Dog All-Stars, Chantal Thompson
Live Open-air Jazz brunch on the colourful courtyard terrace!
Free
Black Dog Tavern
Event can be attended in person
27
Jul
16:30 18:30
Jazz Mondays: Dave Barton
An early evening of smooth jazz
$5
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person
24
Jul
16:00 18:00
Happy Hour TGIF: Bob Robertson, Dave Barton
Get your weekend started with us!
Free
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
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04
Jul
12:30 16:30
Saturday Sessions: Dave Barton Trio, Two Thirds Down Under, Cliff Edwards Trio
Live performances from some of your favourite local musicians.
Free
Confederation Park
Event can be attended in person
22
Jun
16:30 18:30
Jazz Mondays: Dave Barton
Jazz guitarist, studio musician, arranger, composer, percussionist, & more.
$5
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person
29
May
16:00 18:00
Happy Hour TGIF: Bob Robertson, Dave Barton
Get your weekend started with us!
Free
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person
25
May
16:30 18:30
Jazz Mondays: Dave Barton
Start your week off with some early listening Jazz
$5
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person
26
Apr
13:00 17:00
Jazz Appreciation Month Finale: 20th-Century Band, Oscar Evans, Michael K. Myers...
An epic conclusion to Jazz Month!
Free
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person
25
Apr
19:30 21:30
James Brown, Dave Barton
One of Canada’s most talented & versatile musicians + Kingston jazz guitarist.
TBA
Hotel Wolfe Island
Event can be attended in person
06
Feb
20:00 23:00
The Barton Family Band
Folk & Bluegrass, Jazz & Pop.
TBA
Musiikki Café & Whiskey Bar
Event can be attended in person
15
Dec
2025
16:30 18:30
Jazz Monday: Dave Barton Trio
An afternoon of early jazz
$5
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person
26
Sep
2025
17:00 19:00
Dave Barton, Michael Broadhead
Jazz Duo
Free
Academy Food and Drink
Event can be attended in person
22
Sep
2025
16:30 18:30
Jazz Society Mondays
With the Dave Barton Trio
$5
The Club at the R.C.H.A.
Event can be attended in person
19
Sep
2025
17:00 19:00
Dave Barton
Solo Jazz Guitar
Free
Academy Food and Drink
Event can be attended in person
12
Sep
2025
20:00 23:00
The Paul Barton Group
A mix of jazz and original songs.
By Donation
Musiikki Café & Whiskey Bar
Event can be attended in person
31
Aug
2025
11:30 14:30
Jazz Brunch: Black Dog All-Stars, Chantal Thompson
Live jazz matinee every Sunday through Labour Day weekend.
Free
Black Dog Tavern
Event can be attended in person
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