Hamilton, Ontario's Arkells brought their radio-friendly rock tunes to a legion of fans who sold out two straight nights at legendary Toronto venue Massey Hall, starting with last night's show. Singer Max Kerman marked the achievement by thanking Collective Concerts, Horseshoe Tavern and Lee's Palace owner Jeff Cohen, who was in attendance, and sited the legendary artists that he had witnessed on that very stage.
It may have been their first time playing Massey Hall, but they did it right. A long set of songs that almost every member of the audience sang along to with wild abandon, all capped off with their biggest tune "Leather Jacket".
Yesterday was day two of Wayhome 2016. Photographer B Hartling (web / twitter) made these photos of Arkells, M83, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Third Eye Blind, X-Ambassadors, Phosphorescent, and Lindsey Stirling.
After a couple of mind-bending 360-degree YouTube videos, the actual line-up for this summer's Wayhome Music & Arts Festival has been unveiled. The festival takes place in Oro-Medonte Ontario on July 22, 23 and 24 and tickets go on sale February 16. Last year's fest got overwhelmingly positive reviews. I hope to be there this year to capture and share the bands and the experience.
As the headline reads, there's lots to like in this year's line-up. Here are a bunch of the bands that I'll be looking the most forward to seeing, starting from the top. As usual, I expect to make some great new discoveries further down the list. I've helpfully linked to my pics of any of the bands I've shot before.
LCD Soundsystem "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House"
Field Trip is back for its third year at Fort York / Garrison Common in Toronto on June 6 and 7. As usual, it's a fantastic line-up of bands covering a wide range of genres. Check out some of the acts I'm most looking forward to, get excited and get your tickets. They're on sale now.
