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Popular Hamilton blues veteran Alfie Smith releases a new album

By Kerry Doole
Every Rome Needs A Nero, arguably his best work yet, confirms Smith is a triple threat: a guitar virtuoso, an eloquent blues-based songwriter, and a powerful singer. Both music and Hamilton reside deep in the DNA of Alfie Smith. The acclaimed veteran blues singer, songwriter and guitar master…
Food + Drink

Three Hamilton Bar Bands to Watch in 2024

By Jody Aberdeen
Heather Valley and the Current State, Wreckless Harbour and Checkerboard Floors frequently play local bars and breweries and offer a fantastic show for their audiences.  Is there a more enjoyable way to spend an afternoon or evening than with some good local craft brews (or other beverage of…
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In photos: Festival of Friends

By HCM
Hamilton's iconic three-day free summer music weekend at Gage Park attracted big crowds and great talent to its 47th festival. Check out these photos by Gary Green and Brent Perniac. Hamilton-based guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer Chris Chambers entertained at Festival of Friends.Jon Goold of Hamilton's The…
Arts + Culture

For the Love of Live

By David McPherson
After more than two years of silence, the area’s live music venues are back to doing what they do best: hosting concerts. With that in mind, we profiled 12 popular music spaces in Hamilton and Burlington, from intimate clubs to iconic halls. Live music venues are…