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Collective Arts Brewing 207 Burlington Street East By Kristin Archer Photos by Ramucy Photog Sofar Sounds began in 2009 in London, England from a simple and relatable scenario. A couple of guys were at a show, and were annoyed by audience members talking and not paying attention to the performances. From there, the idea to host “secret gigs … Read more
By Kristin Archer When I first stepped into The Baltimore House, it was a love at first sight, where-have-you-been-all-my-life moment. There was nothing like it in Hamilton, and it clicked; it was like a piece we never knew was missing. I remember seeing co-owners Grant Winestock and Jimmy Skembaris in the paper and being so inspired to … Read more
* Contest is now closed * Ready to party in a brewery? Collective Arts Brewing is back with another bash to celebrate their Series 7 launch. February 18: Open House (1pm-6pm) Live Art by Bruno Smoky, PERU143 & Shalak Attack Music by Dr. Disc Tours of the brewery Food & drink Performance by Series 7 musicians The Medicine Hat Hamilton … Read more
DT Concert Series The Arlington Hotel, Paris ON By Kristin Archer Photos by Lisa Vuyk It was high time for a Detour! Detours, of course, are what I call it when we take a little road trip outside of Hamilton. Even just a short jaunt away from the Hammer in any which way, there’s tons to explore. … Read more
Live On Locke Melrose United Church 86 Homewood Avenue By Lisa Vuyk Architects: the next time one of you gets a hankering to turn a church into something not a church, for the love of Pete, please turn it into a concert hall! Everyone else in the meantime: get yourself into a church for a concert … Read more
* Contest is now closed * Front Room Entertainment‘s 5th year of Live On Locke has one more show left for the season. The last show in this year’s lineup features Wintersleep. It’s already sold out, but I Heart Hamilton has a pair of tickets to give away! Friday, December 2, 2016 Melrose United Church (86 Homewood Ave) For a chance to win … Read more
Supercrawl By Kristin Archer Photos by Lisa Vuyk (unless otherwise stated) Read Part 2 Ah, Supercrawl Sunday. Since the festival expanded into three days (for the third year now), the final day on Sunday proved to be my favourite yet again. There were less acts to catch and no official duties for me, which meant less running around. … Read more
Supercrawl By Kristin Archer Photos by Lisa Vuyk (unless otherwise stated) SUPERCRAAAAWL!! It’s now been a month since the festival, and I think I’ve finally recovered. This is my favourite thing in Hamilton, and the thing that I look forward to the most every year. It was the 8th annual Supercrawl, and I Heart Hamilton’s 6th time attacking it. … Read more
Live On Locke Melrose United Church 86 Homewood Avenue By Kristin Archer Photos by Lisa Vuyk I’m a huge fan of Madeline Wilson’s Front Room Entertainment and everything they do – Madeline is one of my favourite movers and shakers in our local music scene. Thanks to her phenomenal booking skills and impeccable taste in music, Live On Locke … Read more
It has been another awesome season of “Raise the Roof” at Dr. Disc! We’re down to our last session of the year. I Heart Hamilton co-presents the series for a fourth year in a row with Hamilton Magazine. Friday, October 14, 2016 10PM – The Vaudevillian 9PM – Persons 8PM – Marra Koren 7PM – Slo Motions — Facebook … Read more