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So stoked for this next show! I was super lucky to bring Stella Ella Ola to Hamilton in October for their first Hamilton show. I’m such a fan of this band so I’m thrilled we get to do it all again! This time, they will be joined by fellow Royal Mountain Records band Pkew Pkew … Read more
Very pleased to present the next show! Robyn Dell’ Unto is one of my favourite singer-songwriters and her second album Little Lines was one my favourites of last year. Now based in Toronto, Robyn got her start in Hamilton while attending McMaster. Folk duo Quails in the Nest are always one of my favourite local acts … Read more
Hamilton’s vinyl-only DJ party, Discography, is back for its next session on Sunday, February 15th! It’s the day after Valentine’s Day, it’s the Family Day long weekend… you have no excuse not to bust out your dancing shoes and come party with us! I’m so thrilled to be making my vinyl DJing debut alongside my … Read more
The Baltimore House 43 King William Street By Kristin Archer You know that anti-climactic, let down feeling you get after something really great is over? I’ve often felt that the strongest after concerts – witnessing a live performance that meant a lot to me. There was no time for that feeling to settle in after … Read more
DJ set — November 20, 2014 New Hands, Illitry, Ken Park @ The Baltimore House DJ Kristin Archer I was thrilled to be of the guest DJs at New Hands’ residency at Baltimore House in November. Check out my recap of the residency. Here are my tunes from the night. ASTR – Operate BROODS – … Read more
The JUNO Awards Pop Up Show The Baltimore House 43 King William Street Days after the JUNOs press conference, where Sonic Unyon’s Tim Potocic hinted at special pop-up shows that would be happening between now and March (when the award show takes place), we were hit with the first surprise show. And it was a … Read more
Episode 055 (Dec. 5/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca In this episode: Interview with co-owner of The Baltimore House, Grant Winestock, about the venue’s third anniversary and the JUNO Awards pop-up show featuring Tokyo Police Club; interview with The Bandicoots & debut of their … 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
Here we go! The next I Heart Hamilton show will also be the first one of 2015. Come celebrate the new year with these rad local bands! I Heart Hamilton Presents: The Day After New Year’s Day Fest! with: Two Stripes Down Billy Moon The Great Machine Dizzy Spells Friday, January 2, 2015 The Baltimore … Read more
Two Juliets Theatre duo Two Juliets first caught my attention at this year’s Hamilton Fringe Festival with their piece, “XOXO: The Relationship Show.” It was one of my favourite productions of the fest and I was happy to see it again when they brought it back to town in October at Yuk Yuk’s. I chatted … Read more