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New Music West Festival 2008: Arkells at The Penthouse Night Club
| What | Other Event |
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| When |
2008-05-16 from 20:30 to 21:30 |
| Where | The Penthouse Night Club, 1019 Seymour Street, Vancouver (MAP) |
| Contact Phone | 604-689-2910 |
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New Music West Festival 2008 is proud to present Arkells at The Penthouse Night Club
The Penthouse Night Club
1019 Seymour Street
Vancouver.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Time: 8.30 pm
99.3 The Fox and Wenerhouse Music are proud to present New Music West Festival 2008: Arkells at The Penthouse Night Club
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. They are set to re-release Deadlines in 2008 through Dine Alone. Until then, their music is best showcased live, so be sure to get to a show, keep your ear to the ground and add the album to your birthday list.
ABOUT NEW MUSIC WEST
New Music West 2008 Music Festival & Conference
May 14 - 18
Largest new music event in Western North America. The largest and most influential new music event in Western North America.
.The only annual public new music showcase in Western Canada.
.Operating since 1990. Takes place in 30 venues across Vancouver.$30
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Trews, Stars, Liz Phair, Modest Mouse etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. Who will
YOU see this year??
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