Be a tourist in your own city.
Newold’s 240 James Street North After lunch at WORK, Seema (of This Must Be The Place) and I continued exploring along James North. Seema told me about a brand new vintage shop called Newold’s and we decided to stop in. Right as we opened the door, we were greeted by a gentle white cat that … Read more
WORK 337 James Street North I was due to meet up with my friend Seema of This Must Be The Place for another day of exploration. We decided on lunch at WORK and a perusal of the shop Newold’s (read that post here!). WORK has been open since January, and I’ve been hearing rumblings about … Read more
Rivoli 334 Queen Street West, Toronto When I heard that Young Rival were playing their last local date for a while before they take off for their European tour, I knew I couldn’t miss it! I was excited to roadtrip it to Toronto and return to the Rivoli, having only been once before, years ago. … Read more
Icona Pop feat. Charli XCX – “I Love It” [Listen] You’re on a different road I’m in the milky way You want me down on earth But I am up in space Is it too soon to call song of the summer? This may be one of the pop gems of the season. I just … Read more
An Evening with Oprah Copps Coliseum 101 York Boulevard This may take the cake as the most surreal moment I’ve had yet – being in the same room as Oprah as she walks on stage and announces, in her iconic boom, “HAM-IL-TOOOOOON!!” Something I never dreamed I would witness. I’ve been a fan of Oprah’s, … Read more
The Baltimore House 43 King William Street Just a quick post this time around – unfortunately I couldn’t stay long, but when I found out my friend Steve Haining was directing a new music video for The Ascot Royals at Baltimore House, I had to stop by! The video is for “Think You’re Better” off … Read more
Welcome Inn Community Centre 40 Wood Street East I had the opportunity to take a tour of Welcome Inn Community Centre in the North End. I chose to donate the proceeds from my birthday show to their food bank and while I was there, I was happy to learn more about all they offer the … Read more
AM900 CHML 875 Main Street West Waking up this day, I certainly didn’t expect to go live on the radio! I was contacted by producer Anthony at the Scott Thompson Show (airing weekdays 12-3pm on AM 900 CHML) and invited to be a guest on the show. Just a little impromptu radio interview, no biggie! … Read more
Food4Kids Hamilton 407 Whitney Avenue I was happy to stop by the office of Food4Kids, tucked away nicely in a West End neighbourhood, to learn more about this not-for-profit organization that I had heard of, but did not know much about. To quote from their official site: Food4Kids provides backpacks of healthy food for kids … Read more
The Casbah 306 King Street West Last year, it worked out that I celebrated my birthday with some of my favourite musicians at Casbah. I wanted the party to be at another show this year and now that I’m venturing into booking them, I thought I would put one together. Making it even better, I … Read more