Hamilton Musician

Music news and ideas in Hamilton, Canada

Hamilton Musician

Music news and ideas in Hamilton, Canada

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!

Souvenirs by Emma VanDyk Wins Top 25 Spot on CBC Searchlight 2017

March 15, 2017
Artists-Musicians, News, Singer-songwriters

“A nice polished song in all aspects. While the production is sparse at the beginningit grows and swells into a song that is full and vibrant. Emma's voice also has a nice tone and depth. I found myself wanting to go back and listen to this again. Really good song” — Rob Lanni, Coalition Music

Emma VanDyk Talks “Souvenirs,” Favourite Things About #HamOnt, and More!

March 9, 2017
Artists-Musicians, Singer-songwriters

Real Talk with Dre Pao – Emma VanDyk Presented by: Greater Hamilton Musician March 7, 2017 HAMILTON, ON — Emma…

‘Tiger and Bloom’ Talk Songwriting Process, Meaning of Success, Working with Grammy Winning Producer, & more!

February 11, 2017
Artists-Musicians, Singer-songwriters

Real Talk with Dre Pao – Tiger and Bloom (Tiger Rose & Rikki Bloom) Presented by: Greater Hamilton Musician February…

Sarah Beatty Releases “Bandit Queen” – Wow! Slam Dunk!

February 4, 2017
Artists-Musicians, New Music Release, Singer-songwriters

Complete SLAM DUNK for a sophomore collection. Wow. Where Sarah Beatty’s Black Gramophone (2012 ) was bare bones beautiful, Bandit…

13-Year Olds Challenge Gender (and Age) Stereotypes in Music

November 5, 2016
Events, Singer-songwriters

Asa and Brighid in Hamilton Asa Berezny & Brighid Fry met in Junior Kindergarten and became best friends. After a…

Guitarist Frank Koren Releases “Red Chair” Album

November 11, 2015
Artists-Musicians, New Music Release, News, Recordings, Singer-songwriters

Frank, Congrats on the release of Frank Koren RED CHAIR. Looking forward to the next few days leading up to…

Lori Yates CD Release “Sweetheart of the Valley”

October 19, 2015
New Music Release, Singer-songwriters

Duane Rutter’s “Crazy Things” Is Crazy Good

October 15, 2015
New Music Release, Singer-songwriters

Album Review by Glen Brown DUANE RUTTER BEGAN ANEW, THE CONVICTION AND CLARITY OF A SURVIVOR, GENTLE AND INCLUSIVE, SINGING…

Greenbelt Harvest Picnic 2015 – Best Ever

August 31, 2015
Artists-Musicians, Bands, Ensembles, Events, Hamilton talent, History, News, Reviews, Singer-songwriters

With photos by Ivan Sorensen. Review by Glen Brown [Ed note: Re-posted in tribute to photographer Ivan Sorensen, who passed…

Songwriters Circle at the JUNO Awards, Hamilton, March 15, 2015

March 15, 2015
News, Singer-songwriters

JUNO Awards, Hamilton, 2015

Hachey the MouthPEACE, John Kirby and Ace Bailey: Winners of Turn It On Hamilton Songwriter’s Contest

February 20, 2015
News, Singer-songwriters

Hachey (a champion beat boxer whose real name is Justin Hachey), Kirby and Bailey's winning song "Turn It On" was judged by a panel of three experts,