Karkwa packed a surprising punch at Guelph Festival

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KARKWA, THE DEARS, CHALI 2NA AND MORE TOOK TO
THE STAGE ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE GUELPH FESTIVAL

Karkwa managed to attract a relatively sizable, engaged audience on their tented sidestage. Many outside of Quebec first caught wind of the francophone indie rockers courtesy of their 2010 Polaris Prize win, but they’re actually a veteran band. Their experience showed in their well-oiled musicianship, nailing the quieter harmony-laden passages of their breakout album, Les Chemin de verre. They also packed a surprising punch, their rockier side aided by a pair of drummers. You wouldn’t think they’d need them on record, but it absolutely works in a live environment.

Extract from "Hillside Day 1 Report" by Richard Trapunski and Graeme Phillips, Now Magazine, Jul 23, 2011 , Shot by Graeme Phillips and Jason Saunders