DINE ALONE RECORDS PRESENTS: ARKELLS National Tour + ‘Jackson Square’
DINE ALONE RECORDS PRESENTS: ARKELLS
National Tour + ‘Jackson Square’
From the same label that brought you City and Colour, Bedouin Soundclash, and Attack in Black; Dine Alone Records is proud to present Arkells. With the release of their EP ‘Deadlines’ in 2007 Arkells quickly created a buzz on the local scene and caught the ear of Dine Alone Records who re-released the EP digitally in March 2008. Live shows fueled the buzz, leading to opportunities including playing MTV Live, V-Fest, and sharing stages with the likes of Tokyo Police Club, The Black Crowes, Ladyhawk, Alexisonfire, and City and Colour. On October 15 Arkells will hit the road again on a national tour as direct support to Matt Mays & El Torpedo while gearing up for their debut full length album.
The ambitious and prolific five-piece showcase masterful blending of traditional blues hooks mixed with modern rock-laden riffs, and a touch of classic Motown era rhythms. Their catchy melodies and unbridled energy live garnered critical acclaim with NOW Magazine describing them as having “an awesome muscular quality that sets it apart from the output of so many of their sad-sack indie rock peers…”
Arkells are set to release their first full-length album ‘Jackson Square’ October 28, 2008 (Dine Alone Records). Featuring undeniably catchy tracks like Oh, The Boss Is Coming, No Champagne Socialist, and Ballad of Hugo Chavez, ‘Jackson Square’ captures the essence of the band’s hard-hitting live show and their boundless passion for making meaty, rootsy rock that any listener can relate to.
Be sure not to miss the band when they hit your city:
Oct 15 – Winnipeg, MB – Garrick Centre at The Marlborough
Oct 16 – Saskatoon, SK – The Odeon Events Centre
Oct 17 – Medicine Hat, AB – Dog House Rocks
Oct 18 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Events Centre
Oct 21 – Grande Prairie, AB – B.J.’s
Oct 22 – Kamloops, BC – Blue Grotto
Oct 23 – Nanaimo, BC – The Queens
Oct 24 - Victoria , BC – Sugar Nightclub
Oct 25 – Vancouver, BC – The Commodore Ballroom
Oct 28 – Red Deer, AB – Red Deer Memorial Centre
Oct 29 – Calgary, AB – Flames Central
Oct 30 – Regina, SK – Pump Roadhouse
Nov 1 – Thunder Bay, ON – The Outpost
Nov 4 – Ottawa, ON – Barrymore’s
Nov 6 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre
Nov 8 – Hamilton, ON – The Casbah
Nov 11 – Kitchener, ON – Elements Night Club
Nov 12 – Kingston, ON – The Ale House
Nov 13 – London, ON – Cowboy’s Ranch
For more info and music please visit: http://www.myspace.com/arkellsmusic
For advanced review copies, interview requests, and all other media inquiries please contact:
Must Be Santa
Sarah Wyse
sarah@mustbesanta.ca
416.276.3608