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By Kristin Archer On Saturday, June 3rd, Hamilton had the home field advantage. Tim Horton’s Field is tucked into the residential east end, between an industrial skyline and the green escarpment – the two extremes of Hamilton geography, and so a fitting spot for the stadium. THF is good for more than just football games. It’s a … Read more
* Contest is now closed * Supercrawl & Hamilton TiCats present a hometown show of epic proportions: seven-time JUNO Award winners Billy Talent with Danko Jones, Teenage Head and Rules. Want to go? I Heart Hamilton is giving away a pair of tickets! Saturday, June 3, 2017 Tim Hortons Field (64 Melrose Ave) — Purchase tickets — For a chance to win: Send an email … Read more
By Kristin Archer When I first stepped into The Baltimore House, it was a love at first sight, where-have-you-been-all-my-life moment. There was nothing like it in Hamilton, and it clicked; it was like a piece we never knew was missing. I remember seeing co-owners Grant Winestock and Jimmy Skembaris in the paper and being so inspired to … Read more
I Heart Hamilton’s Best Of 2016 By Kristin Archer Although it’s important to keep moving forward and being in the now, it’s always fun to reflect on the year as we roll into the next. It means a lot to still be documenting my local adventures on the blog and I hope it continues to inspire people to … Read more
Supercrawl By Kristin Archer Photos by Lisa Vuyk (unless otherwise stated) Read Part 2 Ah, Supercrawl Sunday. Since the festival expanded into three days (for the third year now), the final day on Sunday proved to be my favourite yet again. There were less acts to catch and no official duties for me, which meant less running around. … Read more
Supercrawl By Kristin Archer Photos by Lisa Vuyk (unless otherwise stated) Read Part 1 Jam packed day ahead for day two of Supercrawl adventures. Sharp at noon, it was over to the Murray stage to see the first act of the day, Taylor Knox. We had such incredible weather on Friday, but Saturday was a little spotty. I think I … Read more
Supercrawl By Kristin Archer Photos by Lisa Vuyk (unless otherwise stated) SUPERCRAAAAWL!! It’s now been a month since the festival, and I think I’ve finally recovered. This is my favourite thing in Hamilton, and the thing that I look forward to the most every year. It was the 8th annual Supercrawl, and I Heart Hamilton’s 6th time attacking it. … Read more
Episode 141 (Sept. 9/16) — I Heart Hamilton (93.3 CFMU) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Third of three Supercrawl-themed shows featuring interviews with… Andrew Baulcomb about the release of his book Evenings & Weekends + Cubby of The Reason about the band’s documentary and … Read more
Episode 140 (Sept. 2/16) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Second of three Supercrawl-themed shows as we lead up to the big weekend (Sept. 9-11) Interviews with Supercrawl performers: Egyptrixx (David Psutka) and Jeremy Greenspan of Junior Boys + Hamilton Youth Poets More info: Supercrawl … Read more
Episode 139 (Aug. 26/16) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: First of three Supercrawl-themed shows as we lead up to the big weekend (Sept. 9-11). Chatting with Fast Romantics’ Matt Angus about the band’s upcoming album and their SOCAN Music Prize for “Julia” + Jennifer … Read more