Max Kerman of Arkells is almost ready with his first book and book tour
Arkells frontman Max Kerman has something to say. As if he’s not busy enough with the band, he’s found time to write a book entitled. Try Hard, Creative Work in Progress which will be out through Pengiuin Random House on April 22. Here’s a quote from the press release.
“Let’s say you see a familiar musician from a globe-trotting, touring band hanging out at your local coffee shop, reading the newspaper and typing away on his laptop. This doesn’t look like a musician at work. He seems approachable enough, so you ask him what exactly he does all day. With a grin on his face, he admits the job might not be what you think. So you take a seat, and ask him every question you’ve ever had about how it all works: the nuts and bolts of writing a song, preparing for a show, marketing a band, and the day-to-day business of a creative life.
“With each answer—none of it about talent—you realize this musician is a bit of a…try hard. And the mystery of being a creative person isn’t actually mysterious at all: it’s just exploring ideas with an enthusiastic and determined curiosity. Over and over.”
There will be a book tour, too.
April 22 – Toronto, ON – Max’s High School Auditorium – 286 Harbord Street
April 24 – Calgary, AB – Calgary Word Fest – Central Library
April 25 – Winnipeg, MB – McNally Robinson Booksellers
April 27 – Hamilton, ON – ODDS Bar – Book Club Sessions
