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Kyp Harness is a Toronto songwriter and novelist whose work has been covered by Ron Sexsmith and Mary Margaret O’Hara. Harness will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Dale Morningstar and poet Chris Bailey for a night of music and readings at the Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St., on Thursday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. $10. Raine Hamilton won emerging artist of the year two months ago at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. She plays traditional folk, backed by cello, violin and double bass. Hamilton performs Thursday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m., at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre Community Studio Theatre. $39. Call 905-6816000. This could easily rank as one of the top shows of the year — Hamilton’s Juno-nominated vocal powerhouse shares a bill with Toronto outlaw country queen Lindi Ortega and Winnipeg R&B rising star Begonia. They’ll be joined by special guests Rita Chiarelli and Lori Yates. Thursday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., at New Vision United Church, 24 Main St. W. $26.50 at eventbrite.ca Hamilton Winterfest moves into its second weekend with the “signature event” shifting Saturday, Feb. 9, to Waterdown’s Memorial Park (266 Main St. N.) with multiple events, including a full day of live music, starting at 11 a.m. with Shanika Maria, above, and continuing with Chopped Liver (5 p.m.), Twin Within (7 p.m.) and Juno-nominated folksinger Corin Raymond (8 p.m.). Edmonton’s Raygun Cowboys play hyperspeed rodeo rock. If this music doesn’t get you hopping, you should probably ask a friend to check your vital signs. With Doghouse Rose and Ginger St. James & The Grinders at The Casbah (Queen at King West), Sunday, Feb. 10. Doors open at 8 p.m. $15. Advance tickets at bruha.com.