Be a tourist in your own city.
By Kristin Archer As the great Joni Mitchell said, “Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone.” When I started this blog in 2011, I didn’t think about how long I would be chronicling my hometown adventures, and also how much Hamilton would change over time. With change … Read more
By Kristin Archer I’ve been blogging around town for six years, and a few years back I began my annual Birthday Tour tradition. I can’t recommend this enough – take a day dedicated to you, make a list of your favourite things, places you’ve been wanting to visit, and as I like to say, be a … Read more
By Kristin Archer Timid, the Brave – “Alice” [Listen] And I cannot believe You slept with your bed by the door Always ready to go Local label Other Songs Music starts the year off strong with Firesale, the first release from artist Timid, the Brave (Tim Selles) since his debut EP in 2012. The soft melodies and … Read more
The Baltimore House 43 King William Street This was one of my dream shows come true! I first picked up on Stella Ella Ola when they released a few demos in 2012. The band features Nixon and Jake Boyd of Hollerado along with Anne Douris and Vince Rice. I loved their sound right away and … Read more
I am super stoked to announce the next I Heart Hamilton show! I’ve been following Stella Ella Ola since the demos they released back in the summer of 2012. The band features two members of Hollerado and I’m so excited that this is their first Hamilton show! I Heart Hamilton Presents: Stella Ella Ola Aukland The … Read more
Art Crawl is fast approaching! On Friday, August 8th I Heart Hamilton is co-presenting Dr. Disc‘s Raise the Roof with Hamilton Magazine. Performers: 6PM – Two Stripes Down 7PM – The Tallest Tree 8PM – Haolin Munk 9PM – The Ascot Royals 10PM – The Human Orchestra Music starts at 6PM at 20 Wilson Street — … Read more
The Baltimore House 43 King William Street Being involved in the local music scene really means a lot to me and one of my favourite parts of I Heart Hamilton has been booking shows. I was itching to get some more going and it worked out to start 2014 with a bang! I’ve had my … Read more
New year, new shows! Come check out I Heart Hamilton’s first event of 2014! I Heart Hamilton Presents: Weekend Riot Club, Thought Beneath Film, Ascot Royals, Redanda Friday, January 24, 2014 The Baltimore House, 43 King William Street 9 PM / 19+ Tickets: $6 advance / $10 at door Advanced tickets available at Dr. Disc … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 004 (Nov. 29/13) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 004 (Nov. 29/13) In this episode: An interview with Jimmy Chauveau and Sam Stark of The Ascot Royals about their fundraiser December 6th in Brantford to help … Read more
The Hamilton Music Awards are this weekend! I made an HMA Playlist featuring some of this year’s nominees. There are too many to list but here’s a good sample. Check out the official HMA website for the full rundown of nominations. Hamilton Music Awards 2013 from ihearthamilton on 8tracks Radio. Harrison Kennedy – “Chairman Of … Read more