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I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 025 (Apr. 25/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 025 (Apr. 25/14) In this episode: Interview with ttwwrrss about his new album; interview with Ben Somer and live performances by Ben; New Hands’ new single; event … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 005 (Dec. 6/13) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 005 (Dec. 6/13) In this episode: An interview with guest co-host Max Wray about his upcoming split EP When The Buildup Breaks Down; a radio premiere of … Read more
The Baltimore House 43 King William Street This event was a long time in the making and I couldn’t wait to complete the journey with Ghosts of Memphis. The journey, that is, of making their debut album, The Devil and the Details. If you’ve been following, I was with Trevor Howard the very first day … Read more
No Doubt – “Settle Down” [Listen] But you can see it in my eyes You can read it on my lips I’m trying to get a hold on this And I really mean it this time And you know it’s such a trip Don’t get me started I’m trying to get a hold on this … Read more
Folk’d Up Fridays – Indie Music Series Molson Canadian Studio 1 Summers Lane This night marked our second show at HECFI’s Folk’d Up Friday series. It was a busy night downtown as people made their way to Copps Colosseum to catch a concert by renowned musician and composer Yanni. My earliest memory of Yanni … Read more
This Ain’t Hollywood 345 James Street North There was a storm a-brewin’ in the Hammer as I set out to the now very familiar This Ain’t Hollywood to catch a show I knew I couldn’t miss – Matt Paxton, Ben Somer, and Jerry Leger & The Situation. Having been introduced to the backstage area with … Read more
Boxcar Sound Recording Studio 468 Cumberland Avenue To continue our chronicle of the making of a record at Boxcar Sound Recording Studio, I got to visit the studio for a third time to sit in on another recording session for the new Ghosts of Memphis album (comprised of musicians Trevor Howard and Gerry Finn). For … Read more