Be a tourist in your own city.
Diamond DJ Collective has been rocking a Monday night residency at Toast Wine Bar since the spring – we’ve had a blast at MEGA Mondays. Each Monday starting at 7pm features a new hotdog feature, deals on wine, special popsicle drinks, and one of us gals curating the tunes! You can catch up on my playlists … Read more
DJ set — April 20, 2018 Absinthe Hamilton Goodbye Opioids fundraiser hosted by Hello Cannabis Feat. The Flatliners, Cedar Spring Motel, Royal Tea, Melissa Marchese, comedians Patrick Coppolino, Doug Koning, Kev Sheeler, Mike Mitchell DJ Kristin Archer All vinyl set This was a stacked bill that we Diamond DJ Collective gals were stoked to be part … Read more
I Heart Hamilton’s Best Of 2017 By Kristin Archer Cheers to the end of another year. We did it! 2017 marked the 6th year of I Heart Hamilton – something I’m forever grateful for. These past few years I’ve compiled a Best Of list of memories to look back at the year. As I get … Read more
DJ set — November 11, 2017 The Mule Spinner Opening for Illitry and Benjamin Muñoz DJ Kristin Archer All vinyl set It was a dream bill for me to get to open up the night for Illitry and Benjamin Muñoz! I’ve followed both acts since the beginning, and my blog and their music have evolved alongside … Read more
DJ set — September 3, 2017 Diamond DJ Collective @ Seven Sundays in Gage Park with Discography DJs Mark & Andy DJ Kristin Archer All vinyl set It was a Hamilton bucket list level item to play the historic Gage Park bandshell! I had a blast buying some new records and trying some new things for this … Read more
DJ set — August 11, 2017 Diamond DJ Collective @ The Cotton Factory with DJ Donna Lovejoy DJ Kristin Archer All vinyl set The magnificent Quilt Of Belonging is on display at The Cotton Factory until August 16th and the venue has hosted fantastic programming during the run in celebration of Canada 150. DJ Donna Lovejoy … Read more
DJ set — August 10, 2017 Opening for SC Mira @ Mills Hardware DJ Kristin Archer It’s always fun to venture out to a show and discover new music. I was totally impressed with SC Mira‘s live show – the Winnipeg-based band were on an Ontario tour and stopped in town at Mills Hardware. Next time … Read more
DJ set — July 28, 2017 Diamond DJ Collective @ Sous Bas DJ Kristin Archer I joined forces with Donna Lovejoy, Fazooli and Rosé to bring some bangers to Hamilton’s newest dancefloor Sous Bas (145 Main St. E). This set is pretty much what I dance around to on a daily basis, so I had a … Read more
DJ set — July 20, 2017 Basement Revolver EP Release @ The Casbah DJ Kristin Archer I was super excited to be part of the EP Release for my friends Basement Revolver to celebrate their brand new vinyl Agatha. It was an awesome night of music also featuring Grey \\ Water and King Park. This was one of my … Read more
I’ve attended Because Beer every summer and it’s always one of my favourite events in the city. Now in its 4th year, I’m so thrilled to be part of the lineup! Diamond DJ Collective will be bringing you an all-vinyl dance party Friday at 7pm before the bands take the stage. See you there all weekend! Because … Read more