New Years. That “one” time of the year (typically) when you’re scrambling around last minute to find plans with your friends and figure out where the best NYE events are taking place. From house parties and dinners to pop up events and even music shows, there are always a ton of options….
Happening at THIS AIN’T HOLLYWOOD [Nov 2017]
There is never a moment’s break at This Ain’t Hollywood. The musicians flowing through the stage have become an eclectic bunch ranging from hard rock to punk, jazz, funk, metal and everything in between. Let’s take a look at what this staple venue has coming up in November. SAT NOV 4: Mr. Pharmacist (Fall…
Happening at CLUB ABSINTHE [Nov 2017]
Motown nights, the 2014 Waken Open Air winners Mutank, Quarter in the Bag and Silverstein, November is another big month for the Hamilton’s premier live music venue, Club Absinthe. FRI NOV 3: Adelaide ⊕Rock ⊕Pop $10 DOOR | 9:00 PM | 19+ | With special guests Holy Smokes and…
Happening at THE CASBAH [Nov 2017]
November is full of awesome rock including the already sold out show The Zolas (sorry about your luck!), Tim Gibbons, a tribute show to Tom Petty, the #HamONT record release party for Odonis Odonis and so much more. Lets go through the quick whip on the ticketed shows happening at our favourite indie venue, The…
This Ain’t Hollywood
Rock n’ Roll is alive and well in Hamilton! This is in no small part thanks to the infamous This Ain’t Hollywood. A former pub turned rock n’ roll bar in 2009, This Aint Hollywood has grown to become an integral part of Hamilton’s live music scene. Adopting the name of the classic 1981 album…
The People of Osheaga
“Wet and wild” has become the underlying theme of media articles covering Osheaga 2017. Torrential downpours during the Friday afternoon kick off cancelled some artist’s sets and rescheduled others. Even headliner Lorde was not spared from the rain, thanking the portion of dedicated fans who enthusiastically sang along and danced the night away right to…
Club Absinthe
Inside One of Hamilton’s Best Nightclubs Hamilton’s nightlife is defined by its various nightclubs. One of the most renowned is Club Absinthe. Located on 38 King Williams Street, the venue features live music, dance nights, monthly events, a wide selection of premium brews, and their legendary (yes, we went there!) Wednesday Motown Nights. Club Absinthe…
The Casbah
Inside One of Hamilton’s Best Live Music Venues Hamilton is known for its diverse and thriving music scene. A vital part of its growing culture, art and entertainment scene, Hamilton’s live music venues have fast become one of the major draws of the city’s nightlife. The Casbah is no exception. You can’t talk about live…
Canadian Air Guitar Championship 2017
Become the next Canadian Air Guitar Champion Do you spontaneously rock out every time you hear your favourite songs come on the radio? Do you nail every note on your air guitar when the solo kicks in? Then we may have the perfect competition for you! The Air Guitar World Championships is the world’s largest international…
2017 Ontario Music Festival Guide
Ontario Summers are for Music Festivals Ontario’s summer culture has become undoubtedly, and perhaps forever, linked with its abundance of music festivals. With more than a couple dozen of them happening across Ontario over the next three months, we know it’s a lot to keep track of. That’s why we created this short guide, showing…
Mississippi Queen Foods
Mississippi Queen Foods brings a taste of the south to Hamilton An authentic southern menu, talented blues performers, and all around good people. Mississippi Queen Foods provides a warm and unique environment to experience a taste of the south right here in Hamilton. Founded by the Mississippi Queen herself, Connie Rouble, Mississippi Queen’s Food is serving up…
Rock Shows, Magic and why trusting your gut is of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE ALWAYS
Rock Shows, Magic and why trusting your gut is of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE ALWAYS Hello my friends! I’d like to share with you an experience that I recently had before, during and after a show at the Silver Dollar Room, a music venue in Toronto set to close its doors for good this…