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Episode 054 (Nov. 28/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca In this episode: Catching up with bands Pet Sun and Billy Moon More info: Pet Sun Billy Moon Episode 054 (Nov. 21/14) — I Heart Hamilton (93.3 CFMU) by Ihearthamilton on Mixcloud
Hamilton Fall Garden & Mum Show Gage Park 1000 Main Street East Every autumn, the annual Fall Garden and Mum Show is always a pleasure to visit. I hadn’t been for a few years, so was happy to make it this year. Each one has a different theme, and it made sense that this year’s … Read more
Episode 053 (Nov. 21/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 053 (Nov. 21/14) In this episode: Set a new record of four live performances in one show! Interview and two live performances by members of the Mohawk Music Club (Baltimore House residency begins Dec. … Read more
Pop Up Hamilton Knollwood Golf and Country Club Ancaster Pop Up Hamilton has hosted exceptionally spectacular events since its inception. I was so thrilled to be at the very first one in October 2013 where we were treated to Nellie James Gourmet at a Waterfront warehouse-turned-romantic dining hall. From there, I attended a couple more … Read more
The lovely Leila (a character by the talented Izad Etemadi) first made her appearance in the city at the 2013 Hamilton Fringe Festival. My first introduction to Leila was at Fringe 2014, when she returned with one of my favourite productions of the festival, “Love With Leila.” Leila is coming back to the Hammer for … Read more
Illitry – “Runaways” [Listen] I’ve heard that the ocean Is bluer than any sky Illitry are gearing up for their biggest release yet. Their first EP is finally out this month, which they have worked on for the past while with Michael Keire at Threshold Studio. The band celebrates with a hometown release on November … Read more
Episode 052 (Nov. 14/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 052 (Nov. 14/14) In this episode: First anniversary episode!!; interview with Mark Gowland of Create Joy Fund about fundraiser/toy drive Spirit of Christmas (Nov. 29); interview with Two Juliets – Meghan Chalmers and Franny … Read more
Illitry It’s no secret here – Illitry is one of my very favourite local bands. It has been a pleasure to watch the band’s music evolve since the first time I saw them live, back in March 2012. With a few impressive singles released so far, their EP is about to be released, and I … Read more
The Beaches The Beaches is an energetic four-piece from Toronto. Comprised of Jordan Miller, Kylie Miller, Eliza Enman McDaniel, and Leandra Earl, the young band has been making major waves and released their EP Heights in May. They’ve played with the likes of Kings of Leon, Mother Mother USS, The Arkells, July Talk, and have … Read more
Supercrawl Post and photos by Kristin Archer and Steph Dubik It’s always the best time of year in this city – Supercrawl! Now in its sixth year, this was I Heart Hamilton’s fourth time hitting the streets to cover the festival. Whenever I think it can’t be topped, it gets bigger and better each year, … Read more