Greater Hamilton Music Industry Awards: A celebration of Ham...

In Arts | By | On January 28 2020 05:27 PM | Comments Off on Greater Hamilton Music Industry Awards: A celebration of Hamilton’s music community
By Cyndi Ingle Hamilton has long been a city that has served as an incubator for incredible musical talent from punk innovators Teenage Head, to producer Daniel Lanois, to Jackie Washington (legendary blues performer and Canada’s first black disc jockey), and ... Read More

SOTW: Jan. 27/20: Pony: Limerence

In Arts | By | On January 27 2020 12:16 PM | Comments Off on SOTW: Jan. 27/20: Pony: Limerence
Reviewed by Acette Andreychuk Pony, a grunge-pop band from Toronto released their new single Limerence in November 2019. Written by the band’s lead singer Sam Bielanski the track tells the tale of a girl working through difficult emotions and feelings about ... Read More

SOWT: Jan. 20/20: Katie Bulley: Shadow Shadow Baby

In Arts | By | On January 20 2020 08:25 AM | Comments Off on SOWT: Jan. 20/20: Katie Bulley: Shadow Shadow Baby
Reviewed by Cyndi Ingle Katie Bulley is one of Hamilton’s musical treasures and her recently released track Shadow Shadow Baby shows us why on every level. You will want to view the amusing video for the track (see below), which is off ... Read More

Album review: Kristen Bertin: Brooklyn

In Arts | By | On January 16 2020 05:07 PM | Comments Off on Album review: Kristen Bertin: Brooklyn
Reviewed by Cyndi Ingle Hamilton singer and songwriter Kristen Bertin’s latest album, Brooklyn, is by turns a relaxing and funky listening experience. Released in September 2019 and recorded at Hamilton’s prestigious Grant Avenue Studio the five tracks on the album take the ... Read More

Island Dreams Dinner Dance, Feb. 1/20, St. James United Chur...

In Community | By | On January 14 2020 05:26 PM | Comments Off on Island Dreams Dinner Dance, Feb. 1/20, St. James United Church, Waterdown
Is the rain, snow, cold and greyness of the season getting you down? Are you ready to immerse yourself in the feel of the tropics?  Well you are in luck because St. James United Church in Waterdown is bringing the ... Read More

SOTW: Jan. 13/20: Midnight Vesta: Complicated Pony

In Arts | By | On January 13 2020 07:10 AM | Comments Off on SOTW: Jan. 13/20: Midnight Vesta: Complicated Pony
Reviewed by Acette Andreychuk Complicated Pony is a country song by Midnight Vesta that gives off a folk music vibe with its harmonica sound. Their folk-rock music has sparked a lot of recognition from people throughout Canada, including CBC. As travelling music, ... Read More

SOTW: Jan. 6/20: Basement Revolver: Have I Been Deceived

In Arts | By | On January 6 2020 07:32 AM | Comments Off on SOTW: Jan. 6/20: Basement Revolver: Have I Been Deceived
Reviewed by Acette Andreychuk When I listened to this track from Hamilton band Basement Revolver’s new EP Wax and Digital I thought it was about someone dealing with relationship issues. When I looked into what guitarist/vocalist, Chrisy Hurn, really wanted to portray, ... Read More