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
Listen: Episode 288 (Oct. 4/19) I Heart Hamilton airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMUHosted by Kristin Archer In this episode:Catching up with Ten Kills The Pack a.k.a Sean Sroka to learn about his new material and show October 9 at Mills Hardware
Playlist – Best of 2015 By Kristin Archer Here we go! The end of the year is always fun for me – time to reflect, prep myself for a new start, and make lists! As long as I can remember, making and listening to “Best Of” playlists was always a highlight of the season. The … Read more
The “Raise the Roof” concert series comes to a close for the 2015 season at Dr. Disc! Presented by I Heart Hamilton and Hamilton Magazine. Friday, October 9, 2015 6PM – Kojo “Easy” Damptey 7PM – The Castor Troys 8PM – Good Anya 9PM – Aukland 10PM – Steve Sinnicks — Facebook event —
I Heart Hamilton: The Playlist 4.0 (Fundraiser for Food4Kids) This Ain’t Hollywood 345 James Street North By Kristin Archer It’s hard to believe that this year marked I Heart Hamilton’s fourth annual bash. These events celebrate the anniversary of the website and also give back to the community. It makes me feel so inspired to … Read more
Aukland By Kristin Archer I Heart Hamilton’s 4th anniversary and annual fundraiser show is fast approaching! I am thrilled to have such an exciting lineup of bands, all of whom are about to release new music. Aukland are set to release their debut album, Rookie, this summer, which was recorded at local studio Jukasa, out … Read more
Episode 072 (Apr. 10/15) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Interview with Jennifer Gilles, artistic director of Grit Lit (April 16-19) + interview with Andrew and Jeff of Aukland who play I Heart Hamilton: The Playlist 4.0 (Fundraiser for Food4Kids) May 1st at This Ain’t … Read more
I Heart Hamilton celebrates its 4th anniversary with annual fundraiser show! Based around the concept, “Be a tourist in your own city,” the local arts and culture blog was founded on May 1st, 2011. I Heart Hamilton is also a weekly radio show on 93.3 CFMU, airing live Fridays at 2pm. I Heart Hamilton: The … Read more
Episode 061 (Jan. 16/15) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca In this episode: Interview with Paul Heaton and Aaron Duarte, owners of vintage shop The Eye Of Faith, about Karaoke Cabaret Tuesdays at Baltimore House, Glamour in the Hammer charity fashion show, and Winterfest fashion … 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