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By Kristin Archer Shade – “Controller [Listen] There he goes once again Shade is new evolution of Pet Sun and they’re sounding sharper than ever. The local band is signed to Sleepless Records and are gearing up for big things. This first single from their forthcoming full length record has that familiar dark and doomy sound … Read more
By Kristin Lee B With The JUNO Awards fast approaching, a distinct buzz can be heard around Hamilton. You can feel the excitement in the air, and almost see it rising in a cloud over downtown, palpable with hope and intensity. Recently, The JUNOs Turn It On Songwriter Contest tapped into the creative spirit that … Read more
Episode 042 (Aug. 29/14) — I Heart Hamilton (93.3 CFMU) “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 Kirby about his hometown show Sept. 3rd at The Casbah with Max Wray; interview with Katie Bulley about her new album Sun Wolf and … Read more
The Casbah 306 King Street West Last year, it worked out that I celebrated my birthday with some of my favourite musicians at Casbah. I wanted the party to be at another show this year and now that I’m venturing into booking them, I thought I would put one together. Making it even better, I … 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
The Casbah 306 King Street West The Baltimore House 43 King William Street I’m a festive person – this has been well established. Every year, April 1st kicks off Birthday Week and I get prepped for the big day, which is on the 8th. This year, true to the Tour, I kicked off Birthday Week … Read more
Homegrown Hamilton 27 King William Street There is something to be said, something almost magical about watching a musician perform live, stripping away everything else save for only a simple music accompaniment, whether it be on the piano or guitar as you, standing or sitting in the audience, listen intently and take in the lyrics, … Read more
Kirby The Baltimore House 43 King William Street Homegrown Hamilton 27 King William Street They say you always remember your first. I think it’s only fitting that our inaugural Rendezvous was with Kirby. We met up with the Hamilton/Burlington singer-songwriter at one of our favourite spots, The Baltimore House, to have a chat before he … Read more
Threshold Recording Studio 110 Catharine Street North Yet another occasion popped up during the course of the Tour to get festive – St. Patrick’s Day! Although I am a festive person, I can’t say I’ve ever really celebrated the green-hued, alcohol-fueled holiday. The grand opening of Threshold Recording Studio definitely set the bar for future … Read more
Rich Aucoin – “It” [Listen] We won’t leave it all in our heads This rollicking, boisterous anthem is what I’m aiming for in life – to let go, put yourself out there, make yourself heard, and not let anything bring you down. I love the way the song builds; the repetition of the chorus gets … Read more