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Arkells Last time in Barrie: 11 months ago

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The Kee to Bala

Bala, ON, Canada

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Doors open: 20:00

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Arkells biography

Arkells are a Canadian rock band originally from Hamilton, Ontario who formed in 2006 and currently consists of Max Kerman, Mike DeAngelis, Nick Dika, Tim Oxford and Anthony Carone.

The band takes its name from the street in which the members lived and practiced music and after the original formation in Ontario, Arkells soon themselves travelling all over with their indie rock sound. In 2008 they were given their first touring break when Matt Mays & El Torpedo asked the band to support them on their Canadian tour.

By 2010 Arkells had built up a loyal fan base as well as critical acknowledgement by scooping the Juno Award for Best New Artist. The band has released three albums to date, their first was titled 'Jackson Square' and featured three hit singles on the Canadian Indie and Rock charts. 'Oh, The Boss Is Coming!' charted at #4 and #10 respectively.

The second 'Michigan Left' was released in 2011 through Universal Music, it was nominated for Rock Album of the Year at the 2012 Juno Awards. Their latest LP titled 'High Noon' came out in 2014 and debuted at #3 on the Canadian album charts following strong first week sales. It also featured their highest charting single 'Come To Light' which reached #2 on the Indie charts. The band has continued to tour extensively throughout their career, having supported artists such as Augustines, Billy Talent, British Sea Power, Tokyo Police Club and Lydia on various tours across the globe.

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Taking inspiration from their surroundings, Canadian indie rock five piece began the Arkells journey in 2006. Signing with independent label Dine Alone Records later that year, the band re-released their first EP ‘Deadlines’ in 2008 providing them with enough material to showcase in their hometown of Ontario, which was just the beginning of their relentless touring schedule. In 2008 they released their highly anticipated debut album ‘Jackson Square’ full of energy and soul, featuring the singles ‘Oh, the Boss Is Coming’ and ‘Ballad of Hugo Chavez’ and earned them a Juno Award for ‘New Band of the Year’.

The band secured a support slot for popular Canadian rock band Matt Mays & EL Torpedo tour which opened many doors for them including playing the half time show at their hometown football championship and better still being hand selected by rock super group Them Crooked Vultures, an honour in itself. In 2011, Arkells signed to major label Universal Music Canada and released their second album ‘Michigan Left’ which was nominated for the Juno Award for album of the year.

With their extensive touring schedule and having played with bands such as: The Maine, Billy Talent, The Postelles and Britsh Sea Power has assisted them in accumulating a vast array of fans. Having reached the level of success that they have, the Arkells are very much a band who thrive on the small intimate shows where they can play to their dedicated fan base and sell out secret shows within a matter of minutes. Playing a good mix of old and new tracks, the crowd sing and dance along emphatically as the band play with all their heart and soul apparent in the glow on each of their faces. With keyboard solos and covers thrown in, the band pull out all the stops.

Arkells have an infectious live energy and musical ingenuity which is mesmerising, there’s no doubt that you’ll fall in love with this band within the first ten seconds of them appearing on stage.

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