- Arena Ready should change the fortunes of Vancouver’s best kept secret (and former guitar tech) Bob Kemmis. Kemmis subtly challenges songwriting preconceptions while never losing touch with the importance of melody. His subject matter is personal without being self-indulgent, and in every song Kemmis finds a way to surprise with his keen observations. Expertly produced and supported by The Odds’ lead man Craig Northey, this is intelligent pop with shades of early Costello, Joe Jackson, Nick Lowe and more currently, Lucinda Williams. The kemmistry is right and arena-ready. /Mike Burns

For the record, I still do guitar teching work. In fact...

Posted by Bob at November 30, 2004 09:01 AM