November 17th, 2009 - Arkells
with The Novaks & Jackson Gardner
$12 advance, $15 door (+$1.50 tx & sc) Buy your tickets for this show here
Doors at 7pm, show at 9pm, come early for dinner!
Arkells sing, “I ain’t going to fear the New Year, no, no…” and this year, they are putting that mandate into motion. Formed in 2006 in Hamilton, ON, the band recorded and released their debut EP 'Deadlines' in 2007. The six songs bring the listener rock as it should be; catchy, raw and unbridled. Arkells have succeeded in blending traditional blues hooks mixed with rock heavy riffs, and a hint of soul on the side. From the strum of the first chord, the music ignites into a fury of addictive and muscular cadence, taking hold of the listener in all the right ways.
The five piece band is made up of Tim Oxford on drums, Dan Griffin on keys, Mike DeAngelis on guitar, Nick Dika on bass and Max Kerman on guitar and vocals (though all members layer their voices on most songs). In their music are threads of The Police, Springsteen and The Band, woven with a few newer rock influences such as Joel Plaskett and The National, tied together with subtle strands of classics rhythms from the Motown era. These influences create a musical textile that is rich with melodic vocals and energetic rhythms fit to get any crowd singing along and throwing their hands in the air.
Since the release of 'Deadlines' the band has traveled around Ontario to share the stage with Tokyo Police Club, Matt Mays & El Torpedo, Cuff the Duke, and Alexisonfire, only recently with increased touring have they traded in their Greyhound and Go bus passes for a stylish mini van. But they ain’t going to fear the New Year. No, they are taking it head on. Signed to Dine Alone Records at the beginning of 2008 (home to City and Colour, Attack in Black, Bedouin Soundclash), the band has booked shows with Ladyhawk and Danko Jones.
The Novaks are Mick Davis (vocals, guitar), MarkNeary (vocals, bass) and Elliot Dicks (drums). Based in St John's, NL, the band formed in 2002.
The band’s eponymous first album was released in by Sonic Records in 2005. Featuring the singles 'Goodbye Rock and Roll Band' and 'I’ll Give You a Ring,' the band won the 2006 ECMA Rising Star of the Year. The song 'No One Quite Like You' was featured as 'The Coolest Song in The World' on Little Steven's Underground Garage. Little Steven released their debut album in the on his Wicked Cool Records label in 2006.
The much anticipated follow up, 'Things Fall Apart' was recorded in just over a week "live off the floor" at The Sonic Temple in .The album features Ian McLagan of The Faces on keyboards.
The first single 'There Goes The Night' is being serviced to Rock radio in May. A music video is being directed by Ante Kovac (Tragically Hip, Matthew Good, Arkells).
$12 advance, $15 door (+$1.50 tx & sc) Buy your tickets for this show here
Doors at 7pm, show at 9pm, come early for dinner!
Arkells sing, “I ain’t going to fear the New Year, no, no…” and this year, they are putting that mandate into motion. Formed in 2006 in Hamilton, ON, the band recorded and released their debut EP 'Deadlines' in 2007. The six songs bring the listener rock as it should be; catchy, raw and unbridled. Arkells have succeeded in blending traditional blues hooks mixed with rock heavy riffs, and a hint of soul on the side. From the strum of the first chord, the music ignites into a fury of addictive and muscular cadence, taking hold of the listener in all the right ways.
The five piece band is made up of Tim Oxford on drums, Dan Griffin on keys, Mike DeAngelis on guitar, Nick Dika on bass and Max Kerman on guitar and vocals (though all members layer their voices on most songs). In their music are threads of The Police, Springsteen and The Band, woven with a few newer rock influences such as Joel Plaskett and The National, tied together with subtle strands of classics rhythms from the Motown era. These influences create a musical textile that is rich with melodic vocals and energetic rhythms fit to get any crowd singing along and throwing their hands in the air.
Since the release of 'Deadlines' the band has traveled around Ontario to share the stage with Tokyo Police Club, Matt Mays & El Torpedo, Cuff the Duke, and Alexisonfire, only recently with increased touring have they traded in their Greyhound and Go bus passes for a stylish mini van. But they ain’t going to fear the New Year. No, they are taking it head on. Signed to Dine Alone Records at the beginning of 2008 (home to City and Colour, Attack in Black, Bedouin Soundclash), the band has booked shows with Ladyhawk and Danko Jones.
The Novaks are Mick Davis (vocals, guitar), MarkNeary (vocals, bass) and Elliot Dicks (drums). Based in St John's, NL, the band formed in 2002.
The band’s eponymous first album was released in by Sonic Records in 2005. Featuring the singles 'Goodbye Rock and Roll Band' and 'I’ll Give You a Ring,' the band won the 2006 ECMA Rising Star of the Year. The song 'No One Quite Like You' was featured as 'The Coolest Song in The World' on Little Steven's Underground Garage. Little Steven released their debut album in the on his Wicked Cool Records label in 2006.
The much anticipated follow up, 'Things Fall Apart' was recorded in just over a week "live off the floor" at The Sonic Temple in .The album features Ian McLagan of The Faces on keyboards.
The first single 'There Goes The Night' is being serviced to Rock radio in May. A music video is being directed by Ante Kovac (Tragically Hip, Matthew Good, Arkells).
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