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The Casbah 306 King Street West By Rachel Connell Photos by Steph Dubik After some exclusive chitchat at an interview with 93.3 CFMU, Dave Monks took to the town to play an intimate show at The Casbah. His first mini-tour since the Tokyo Police Club singer’s release of his solo EP, he had high hopes … Read more
Relay Coffee Roasters East 23rd & Concession (Coffee Bar) (Relay Coffee Bar also located in Hamilton Farmers’ Market) By Steph Dubik Lattes are my favourite thing. Especially delicious are lattes made by a person with a friendly demeanor and a love for his or her craft. Every time I stop in at Relay I’m guaranteed … Read more
The JUNO Awards Pop Up Show Radius 151 James Street South By Kristin Archer Photos by Steph Dubik The JUNO Awards are about a month away, and this past weekend we were surprised with another Pop Up show. Of all the Canadian bands in all the land, and out of all the nominees, I was … Read more
Supercrawl Post and photos by Kristin Archer and Steph Dubik It’s always the best time of year in this city – Supercrawl! Now in its sixth year, this was I Heart Hamilton’s fourth time hitting the streets to cover the festival. Whenever I think it can’t be topped, it gets bigger and better each year, … Read more
The Casbah 306 King Street West By Steph Dubik My taste buds didn’t know what they were in for. Since I made the same mistake as the first year I attended Brews N Bands, I showed up thinking I had plenty of time to sample all of the different beers when in actuality I only … Read more
The Casbah 306 King Street West By Steph Dubik When I walked into the Casbah Lounge for what was the first of three last times, I knew it was going to be a night I’d never forget. Although I was alone, I saw lots of familiar faces, and familiar strangers; those people I see frequenting … Read more
TwelvEighty 1280 Main Street West (McMaster University) By Steph Dubik When Kristin invited me to go with her to see the sold out Tokyo Police Club/Hollerado/Aukland show at McMaster’s Twelve Eighty I was so excited to see two bands I’ve loved for quite a while, and discover a new one I hadn’t seen live yet. … Read more