Carm Milioto: Rocking the Hamilton Music Scene for Over 20 Years

April 19, 2018
Artists-Musicians, Bands, Music Business, News, Singer-songwriters

By Charlie Ricottone “Hamilton, Ontario has a very supportive music scene,” says Carm Milioto, a musician and sound engineer, who…

Singer-Songwriter and Rock Genres Dominate Hamilton Searchlight Entries

February 15, 2018
Artists-Musicians, Bands, Ensembles, Hamilton talent, News, Recordings, Singer-songwriters

It’s that time of year again. Don’t get too excited, unless you are a rabid fan of one of our…

Ottawa’s King Swan Brings ‘Desert Space Rock’ to Doors Pub Jan. 18

January 4, 2018
Bands, Events

King Swan is a deep thinking, mad riffing three piece desert space rock band from Ottawa, Canada. Drummer Chris Buttera…

Drew of “Return For Refund” Talks about Their NEW Album

April 12, 2017
Bands, Music Business

HAMILTON, ON — Toronto rockers “Return for Refund” are set to take over ‘the Hammer’ on April 13th at The Doors Taco Joint! The group combines the energy of metal and the blues, with influences from the grunge-era, to create a unique sound that is truly their own.

Gabrielle Giroux of ‘The Wolfe’ Talks about CBC Searchlight Top 4 and MORE!

April 7, 2017
Artists-Musicians, Bands

The Wolfe’s CBC Searchlight song submission titled “Dumb Dog” is a catchy tune that brings light to a relatively serious topic in a fun way. Guitarist/Vocalist Gabrielle Giroux explained that being in an all-girl band has had its challenges. The song touches upon various obstacles that the band had to overcome in order to prove themselves.

Jeff & Bud Do The Nifty Fifties

March 25, 2017
Bands

Jeff had a music store in Stoney creek where we met in the 1980’s when doing business through his store. At the time I was Circuit Rider entertaining local area bars and JJ was with “The Midnights” another local band. With a few engagements behind us we are getting more and more calls it will be a good year for this new act.

Tim Allard of ‘The Redhill Valleys’ Talks about Hamilton Roots

March 20, 2017
Artists-Musicians, Bands, Singer-songwriters

HAMILTON, ON — With Canadian Music Week fast approaching, we thought it would be great to speak with a few of the acts, with Hamilton roots, that will be performing during the week-long festival. Our first feature is on the folk/rock trio The Redhill Valleys!