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Arkells in Concert

Arkells hail from Hamilton, Ontario, the midsize industrial city located about an hour west of the bustling metropolis of Toronto. And from day one, they've flaunted their hometown pride en route to becoming one of Canada's most popular rock bands. 

The quintet named themselves after the west-end Hamilton street where they lived as students attending McMaster University, and their 2008 debut album, ‘Jackson Square,' paid tribute to the namesake shopping mall located in the heart of the city. But most importantly, the Arkells actually sounded like Hamilton, embodying the city's gritty, working-class spirit in proletarian anthems — like "Oh, the Boss Is Coming!" — that betrayed the deep influence of fellow Ontario indie-rock rabble-rousers the Constantines. 

After winning the Juno Award for New Group of the Year in 2010, the Arkells began to shed their steeltown skin and indie aesthetic. Max Kerman's impassioned vocals drove the soulful pop strut of "Leather Jacket" and the effervescent "Come to Light" (an open-freeway anthem in the mold of Don Henley's 1980s classic "Boys of Summer"). 

With 2016's ‘Morning Report,' they started taking notes from contemporary pop and hip-hop, resulting in the cheeky, gospelized R&B of "Drake's Dad" (whose video featured a cameo from Mr. Dennis Graham himself) and the brash, brass-knuckled single "Knocking at the Door" (The band's live setup has likewise expanded, incorporating a horn section and a chorus of female backing singers they dub the Arkettes). 

But even as the Arkells racked up multiple Juno Awards and ascended to the ranks of bona fide arena rockers in Canada, they've never forgotten their Hamilton roots. They've supplied local Canadian Football League team the Ticats with their theme song, they continue to take an active role in endorsing local progressive politicians and urban transit initiatives, and Kerman and bassist Nick Dika have even opened their own sports bar downtown. 

In June of 2018, the Arkells thanked their hometown by headlining their biggest concert to date, bringing more than 20,000 fans out to Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field for a gathering they dubbed The Rally. That sense of triumph has carried over to the subsequent album ‘Rally Cry,' whose gold-plated fusion of Springsteen-sized grandeur and modern-R&B groove shows that one of Canada's most beloved rock bands is ready to take on the world.

Setlists

    1. 1.Book Club
    2. 2.11:11
    3. 3.Kiss Cam
    4. 4.Skin
    5. 5.And Then Some
    6. 6.John Lennon
    7. 7.Knocking at the Door
    8. 8.Leather Jacket
    9. 9.What Good? (New song, live debut)
    1. 1.You Can Get It
    2. 2.Relentless
    3. 3.Oh, the Boss Is Coming!
    4. 4.Never Thought That This Would Happen
    5. 5.Past Life
    6. 6.Show Me Don't Tell Me
    7. 7.People's Champ
    8. 8.Private School (Ft. Jackson, age 19, from Langley BC)
    9. 9.11:11
    10. 10.Quitting You
    11. 11.And Then Some
    12. 12.Pullin' Punches
    13. 13.Dance With You
    14. 14.Years in the Making
    15. 15.Whistleblower
    16. 16.Knocking at the Door
  1. Encore

    1. 17.My Heart's Always Yours
  2. Encore 2

    1. 18.Leather Jacket
    1. 1.You Can Get It
    2. 2.John Lennon
    3. 3.American Screams
    4. 4.Making Due
    5. 5.Past Life
    6. 6.Private School
    7. 7.People's Champ
    8. 8.Nowhere to Go
    9. 9.Nobody Gets Me Like You Do (Acoustic)
    10. 10.Quitting You
    11. 11.And Then Some
    12. 12.11:11
    13. 13.Oh, the Boss Is Coming!
    14. 14.Relentless
    15. 15.Whistleblower
    16. 16.Dance With You
    17. 17.My Heart's Always Yours
    18. 18.Knocking at the Door
  1. Encore

    1. 19.Don't Look Back in Anger (Oasis cover)
    2. 20.Leather Jacket
  2. Encore 2

    1. 21.Leather Jacket (The band stood on a picnic table at the back of the grounds and performed the last chorus again.)
    1. 1.You Can Get It
    2. 2.Ballad of Hugo Chavez
    3. 3.Michigan Left
    4. 4.Hand Me Downs
    5. 5.Dirty Blonde
    6. 6.People's Champ
    7. 7.Nowhere to Go
    8. 8.Kiss Cam (Acoustic; just Max, Mike and Tony.)
    9. 9.Quitting You
    10. 10.And Then Some
    11. 11.11:11
    12. 12.Tony Plays the Piano
    13. 13.Relentless
    14. 14.Whistleblower
    15. 15.Dance With You
    16. 16.My Heart's Always Yours
    17. 17.Knocking at the Door
    18. 18.9 to 5 (Dolly Parton cover)
  1. Encore

    1. 19.Leather Jacket
    1. 1.You Can Get It
    2. 2.Ballad of Hugo Chavez
    3. 3.Cynical Bastards
    4. 4.Past Life
    5. 5.Never Thought That This Would Happen
    6. 6.People's Champ
    7. 7.Nowhere to Go
    8. 8.Book Club
    9. 9.Quitting You
    10. 10.And Then Some
    11. 11.11:11
    12. 12.Oh, the Boss Is Coming!
    13. 13.Relentless
    14. 14.Whistleblower
    15. 15.Dance With You
    16. 16.My Heart's Always Yours
    17. 17.Knocking at the Door
  1. Encore

    1. 18.Don't Look Back in Anger (Oasis cover)
    2. 19.Leather Jacket

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 256 reviews
  • Great show

    by Lmb on 6/24/25Hamilton Stadium - HamiltonRating: 5 out of 5

    Energy from start to finish! Band was fantastic and group completely into the show

  • Arkells at the Kee to Bala

    by Dan on 6/10/25The KEE to Bala - BalaRating: 5 out of 5

    Let me start by saying this. The Arkells are hands down one of the best bands to see live! I will see them every opportunity I have if they are playing in driving distance. From the brass band to Max interacting with the audience, and the music, well it is amazing, it just doesn’t get any better than that!! The Kee to Bala is a small Intimate venue, and I am thrilled that I had the opportunity to see them play here. Something about seeing one of your favourite bands in a venue like this is a must, and I’m happy I got to!! The crowd is always good at a Arkells show, but something about this crowd made it feel even more special. It was a night I won’t soon forget.

  • Mom and daughter night with Arkells

    by Zach on 11/19/24Rogers Arena - VancouverRating: 5 out of 5

    We see Arkells together whenever they’re in town. She injured her foot recently and was offered a wheelchair with a host to get to and from our seats which helped tremendously. We had a wonderful time! I danced and sang the whole time! By the end of the show my feet were tired, my voice was hoarse and my hands were sore from clapping - true signs of a terrific night! They really got the crowd into the show! Can’t wait until next time!

  • come back in the summer

    by bill on 11/18/24Rogers Arena - VancouverRating: 4 out of 5

    the show was probably as good as it could be in an arena. The band was excellent, personable, and connecting with the audience on every level. The crowd was smallish for the size of the venue but i'm guessing they wanted the floor area in order to have an audience area to interact. The show would not have worked at an appropriate size theater because they wouldn't have been able to walk out into the crowd so many times and to the wedding dance etc. The Arkells are too big an act for a club but this would have been perfect in the summer at a venue like Deer Lake Park or Thunderbird Stadium where everyone that wanted to could have been in on the action.

  • A sure bet!

    by Meg on 11/18/24Rogers Arena - VancouverRating: 5 out of 5

    We have been attending Arkells shows since 2015 and are never disappointed! They put on a phenomenal, interactive, passionate show each and every time. My only wish for this last show is that they had screens so we could see the action up close.

  • Must see artists

    by Hoss on 11/6/24Rogers Place - EdmontonRating: 5 out of 5

    I have seen the Arkells 3x now and I can’t get enough. The concerts are always full of energy, entertaining and engaging. This group is my absolute favourite band to watch live.

  • Another AMAZING Show!

    by JF on 11/5/24Scotiabank Saddledome - CalgaryRating: 5 out of 5

    Arkells - you outdid yourself once again! Probably the best show out there. Thank you for giving us a night of singing and dancing and the most fun ever. We especially appreciate you keeping your ticket prices reasonable so we were able to share this expereince with our kids. We love you and wouldn't miss a show! THANK YOU ARKELLS!

  • So much fun!

    by Rosabear on 11/5/24Scotiabank Saddledome - CalgaryRating: 5 out of 5

    Arkells do a great job at keeping their show high energy and engaging with fans

  • Blown away

    by Sigzy on 11/5/24Scotiabank Saddledome - CalgaryRating: 5 out of 5

    I was blown away by the Arkells! Their front man has one impressive set of vocal chords! There's no studio magic required for that voice. The whole band puts on an impressive show, getting the whole crowd into it. I was a fair-weather fan before, but now it's genuine. I'll definitely be seeing them again.

  • ✰✰✰✰✰

    by Jcm on 11/4/24Rogers Place - EdmontonRating: 5 out of 5

    Best concert I’ve been to in a while. They put on a great show!!

  • Best current touring band

    by SammiSmith on 11/4/24SaskTel Centre - SaskatoonRating: 5 out of 5

    Arkells constantly up their live show game. Every time they come around, they make the show better, more interactive, and fun. They are our generation's Hip and I hope they keep coming back again and again. I will always make time to see their shows. Their music is so fun and easy to listen to for anyone.

  • Really fun!

    by Concert Goer on 11/4/24Rogers Place - EdmontonRating: 5 out of 5

    Great, high energy concert! Kept the crowd super engaged and played great songs including a couple really good covers.

  • Amazing!

    by Brandon V on 10/29/24Canada Life Place - LondonRating: 5 out of 5

    This is the first time ever having seen the Arkells live but it certainly won’t be the last. Such an amazing high energy show, amazing crowd interaction and amazing music. Made for one of the best concert experiences I have ever been too.

  • AGNO

    by Colin on 10/29/24Canada Life Place - LondonRating: 4 out of 5

    They put on a great show Loved the addition of the brass

  • Fantastic show

    by JW on 10/28/24Canadian Tire Centre - KanataRating: 5 out of 5

    If you are a fan of Arkells, go see them live! Energetic performance with all their top songs! An absolute great show!

  • Bringing it and more every show!

    by ZuZu on 10/27/24Slush Puppie Place - KingstonRating: 5 out of 5

    The Arkells never disappoint !! High energy show that has you up and dancing from the very start. A show full of anthems and feel good energy…. when I think “Ok I’ve seen them 4 times I don’t need to go to another Arkells show” …. I go again because it’s that great! Thanks Arkells for bringing it every show!

  • Awesome show

    by Cloudhopper on 10/22/24Avenir Centre - MonctonRating: 5 out of 5

    Honestly was not sure what to expect, could not call myself a fan but I would now and would see them again. Great show even got upgraded seats.

  • Fantastic

    by Fro on 10/22/24Scotiabank Centre - HalifaxRating: 5 out of 5

    Great performance tremendous energy thoroughly enjoyed it all and of course loved the music

  • Wonderfully fun night

    by Jenam.Coop on 10/21/24Scotiabank Centre - HalifaxRating: 5 out of 5

    This concert was a great fun from start to finish. The opener Joel plaskett emergency put on a great show, props for getting the crowd ready. I won’t spoil the stage show but it was high energy, all the hits and just an absolutely wonderful night of live music.

  • Amazing!! Best show ever!!

    by Shannon on 9/2/24Burton Cummings Theatre - WinnipegRating: 5 out of 5

    Great people good music great weather!! Lots of great vendors and drink options! Lots of parking also!!