Saturday Night with Arkells

I went to see a band called Arkells last night. I had already seen them live once before at Ottawa's bluesfest but it was different for me this time because I wasn't in the pit taking shots of them. No camera was in hand this time although I have to say I was thinking about how great the light was and how at many times their movement would've looked great on camera. I think that even when I'm going out to have a good time, I'm often still thinking of how things would look through a view finder. The plus side was that I got to really enjoy the music, bust some moves and have a few drinks.
The guys from Hamilton, Ontario put on a great show. Honestly, if you haven't heard of them, you should absolutely check out their stuff www.Arkells.ca or on twitter @arkellsmusic
I've mentioned these guys in a post a few months ago but let me explain why they are getting another post. When they sing live, it's just insanely obvious how much they love what they do. From time to time, it's as though the lead singer sees how he is doing exactly what he loves and wants to do and shoots this contagious smile across the room. It's not only the lead singer that has the ability to shine on stage, they all seem to have their moments. I love going to shows and the band is almost theatrical but still real! I think that the band actually energized the crowd!
When watching many bands, more often than not the lead singer and the guitarists are more noticed on stage but this does not ring true for the Arkells, the bassist moves around and joins the singer or the guitarist looking like he also feels passionately about their music. The keyboardist is absolutely not boring to watch, he is not one to just stand there and play, he jives along too! No matter what the style of music if it's good music it will invigorate you, make you smile, or connect in some way and that's what the Arkells do. They share their love for music with the crowd.
My point, these guys are extremely talented and will explode onto the scene and your radios soon if they already haven't so check them out and go and enjoy them while tickets are still affordable.
Until next time, this is one n'd Jen signing off.