06-26-2018, 10:04 PM
Wasn't there...
But still love this band. I never had a chance to The Hip in bars. But I did have the chance to see the Arkells at bars.
The first time I ever saw them was at The Capital in Fredericton, and if you've ever been to that LEGENDARY music venue, you will know that is a racious tiny affair. The show had been sold out since the day they went on sale, but I went down to the bar at 4pm and stood in line. It was so worth it.
I did already own the Jackson Square disc, so I don't have any reservations about what happened post-show...
After rocking out to a 2008 Arkells bar show, the whole band stuck around glorified hallway that is main stage at The Capital Complex in Fredericton. I was at the merch table holding the Jackson Square vinyl, which I could not justify buying as it was 2008 and CDs were still maybe a thing and I already owned the album.
As I was looking at it, Nick Dika literally tapped me on the shoulder and said to me "I should sign your vinyl".
.... yes....
my vinyl .... ?
He grabbed a sharpie, signed under his name, and handed me the record.
I figured it was fair game at that point. Nick must have just let me have it without paying... right?
Anyways.
The whole band signed my copy of Jackson Square, which I did not purchase. Love this band.
So I've been following 'the Rally'. Looks like an overwhelming success. Cuz ... if the Hip can do ARA TWICE, the Arkells got this
Videos / Photos from the show look absolutely amazing and legendary. Very jealous about Cold War Kids as well! Have always loved them (see / listen -> Loyalty to Loyalty)
But still love this band. I never had a chance to The Hip in bars. But I did have the chance to see the Arkells at bars.
The first time I ever saw them was at The Capital in Fredericton, and if you've ever been to that LEGENDARY music venue, you will know that is a racious tiny affair. The show had been sold out since the day they went on sale, but I went down to the bar at 4pm and stood in line. It was so worth it.
I did already own the Jackson Square disc, so I don't have any reservations about what happened post-show...
After rocking out to a 2008 Arkells bar show, the whole band stuck around glorified hallway that is main stage at The Capital Complex in Fredericton. I was at the merch table holding the Jackson Square vinyl, which I could not justify buying as it was 2008 and CDs were still maybe a thing and I already owned the album.
As I was looking at it, Nick Dika literally tapped me on the shoulder and said to me "I should sign your vinyl".
.... yes....
my vinyl .... ?
He grabbed a sharpie, signed under his name, and handed me the record.
I figured it was fair game at that point. Nick must have just let me have it without paying... right?
Anyways.
The whole band signed my copy of Jackson Square, which I did not purchase. Love this band.
So I've been following 'the Rally'. Looks like an overwhelming success. Cuz ... if the Hip can do ARA TWICE, the Arkells got this
Videos / Photos from the show look absolutely amazing and legendary. Very jealous about Cold War Kids as well! Have always loved them (see / listen -> Loyalty to Loyalty)
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