Prolific local music maker Jackson Darby (Persons and NPNP) is taking his work to the next level by launching his own record label Personal Records. Based in Hamilton, the label focuses on experimenta…
Music
Five Great New Songs from Hamilton Artists
With as much change as we’ve been experiencing in Hamilton in terms of the population, construction and development and everything else – it is nice to have some constants to rely on to ke…
Making Music at Halo
Walking into Halo Recording, Rehearsals and Music Lessons, it really is a little slice of music heaven perched above This Ain’t Hollywood on James Street North, one of Hamilton’s best live music venue…
The Enduring Legacy of Hamilton’s Simply Saucer
This year marks 40 years since Hamilton’s Proto-punk gift to the world, Simply Saucer, released their 7” “She’s a Dog/I Can Change My Mind“. This recording is being re-re…
Zyla’s Music + Menu
In just two short years, Zyla’s has cultivated a warm and fuzzy community on James Street North. The bar is part restaurant and part live music venue, with the comfort level of being in your own home.…
Hamilton 2017 Music Recap
Back when The Inlet launched in the early summer we released a list of the ‘Best Hamilton Music – so far’. Check it out if you missed it the first time. Well, we’ve flown throu…
Celebrating 90 Years of The Zoetic
Zoetic: of or relating to life : living, vital. Synonyms include awake, conscious, cognizant, breathing. It’s a wonderful sentiment to name a theatre – a space where everything comes alive. Ther…
Cinquefoil Series
Some of the most memorable local performances I’ve witnessed have taken place in churches. Up close and intimate at the Live On Locke series at Melrose United, Bahamas and Hannah Georgas delivered cap…
New Video: Terra Lightfoot, “Norma Gale”
Norma Gale is the latest single from Terra Lightfoot’s new album, New Mistakes. This is a beautiful song that lets Terra’s soulful vocals shine. Norma Gale is also a great example of Terra…
Into The Abyss
When Brad Germain took the leap to start his own business, he shared on his personal Facebook page: “Time is a funny thing. It can get away from you. You have to do the things you want to do in …