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The Pearl Company
Category: Arts & Entertainment Cinema Cinema [Edit]
16 Steven StreetHamilton, ON L8L 5N3
(905) 524-0606
One review for The Pearl Company
1 review in English
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Review from Lindsey M.
Toronto, ON
11/23/2011 1 photo
Go here. Support these people. Give them your money.
An incredibly warm, unique and home like industrial space, creating, supporting and promoting the arts in Hamilton. The kind of magic you will capture here in one evening is the kind most people waste every weekend chasing.
I went to see a double bill - Amelia Curran and Jenn Grant. It was a rainy, foggy evening and I'd driven in from Toronto. I recently lived in Hamilton for 5 years and had not heard of this place. When I pulled up, I scarcely recognized it either. I opened the front door and the first floor was somewhat empty, but I could hear soft footprints upstairs. As I ascended the old wood staircase, having no idea what to expect I instantly felt at home in the brick and beam building. The room waiting for me at the top was a beautiful gallery with a cafe bar and the artists selling their merch.
A room beside the gallery space had been divided by theatrical curtains and revealed a platformless stage with an old stand up piano, the artists guitar and two microphones. There were about 8 couches arranged in a semi-circle on risers around the back and about four rows of mismatched chairs. It was more comfortable and inviting than your grandmothers living room and more intimate than perhaps any venue I've ever been to.
The sound was simple, but good. The vocals were rich and the guitar projected well in the space. You can hear two clips I took here:
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Truly, I kind of wanted to move in I felt so at home. The owners were kind, energized and wonderful, and the kinds of things they are doing to support and grow community and art in Hamilton are commendable. If you are considering maybe, kinda, sort of checking out a show here, go and all your expectations will be completely exceeded. You'll be treated to a memorable, magical evening in a very, special place.
