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Hands & Teeth It was a blast having Hands & Teeth perform last week live in Gore Park during the Downtown BIA’s Summer Promenade. I had to rush off to broadcast live-to-air on 93.3 CFMU, but it was difficult to pry myself away from the stage area – they sounded fantastic. Check out a video … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 029 (May 23/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 029 (May 23/14) In this episode: Interview with Emily Baynes of Food4Kids; first interview with Dawn and Marra’s new band The Tallest Tree; live performances by The … Read more
Haolin Munk Four-piece band Haolin Munk are one of the most unique acts in the city right now with their blend of jazz and hip hop. They just released a new single “Blood Banker,” featuring Mike Simon of The Pucumber Sasssquash Family Band. I chatted with Chris Ferguson to get the scoop on the band’s … Read more
Win a pair of wristbands to SCENE Music Festival in downtown St. Catharines! (Two winners will be chosen – each one will receive a pair of wristbands) Show info: • SCENE Music Festival • Featuring Arkells, Lights, Wildlife, Single Mothers, The Sheepdogs, Monster Truck, Marianas Trench, Skynet, The Dirty Nil, Rich Aucoin & lots more • Canada Day Long … Read more
Poco Loco 131 Ottawa Street North To celebrate I Heart Hamilton’s anniversary, the tradition is Mexican food. This worked out perfectly, given that there are so many Mexican food joints in the city. So many, that there are a bunch I still haven’t been to. For the blog’s third anniversary, cue Poco Loco! The restaurant … Read more
The Burnt Tongue 10 Cannon Street East I’m way late to the party, I know. You guys already know about the sensation that is The Burnt Tongue. But better late than never for this local tourist. I remember when co-owners Leo Tsangarakis and Daniel Robinson first introduced the restaurant back in the fall at Supercrawl, … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 028 (May 16/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 028 (May 16/14) In this episode: Interview with Chris Ferguson of Haolin Munk and Steel City Jazz Festival; first listen of new Haolin Munk song; info on … Read more
The Vintage Marketplace I missed last year’s annual Vintage Marketplace, but heard so many great things, that I didn’t even realize that it was only its first year. The two-day event grew quickly and for the second year, it moved to a bigger location, the Careport Centre (which, as it turns out, is the largest … Read more
On Friday, May 30th, I’ll be broadcasting I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU live from Gore Park! The show will be part of the Downtown BIA’s Summer Promenade – a free summer festival that runs May 21 – August 29. Hands & Teeth will be performing live in the park from 12-2pm (Hands & Teeth also … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 027 (May 9/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 027 (May 9/14) In this episode: Interview with Chris Godwaldt and Amy Gringhuis of Cafe Oranje; info on Village Station Bazaar; interview with Black Rhino Riot; info … Read more