K-os and Hedley Live on Stage

I’ve been digging threw my archives a lot lately trying to find some old gems to post up. Photo’s are only good if you can share them with people and what greater way to do so than threw the inter web.

A few season ago during the Pontiac World Cup there was a big stage built in the Village Square were every day a few acts would put on a live show to get everyone excited for the World Cup. Two of the big acts that weekend where Hedley and K-os.

At the time I had shot very little live music and never really seen big names like Hedley or K-os on stage before, let alone a free out door concert. So you can believe I was pretty excited.

Since K-os released his first album Exit in March 2002 I became a big fan. Everything from his first big chart topper “Heaven only knows” to “Superstarr, Pt. Zero” and “Neutroniks” where a few of my favorites from his first debut album Exit.

K-os put on an excellent show with his own sort of unique energy. K-os doesn’t really have the same hip hop vibe that a lot of the other hip hop artists out there have. He creates his own style with the right amount of uniqueness that sets him apart from the crowd.

Not only was K-os singing rhymes from songs like “B-boy stance” to “Love Song” but he also pulled out the guitar and played some acoustic to go along with the melody.

Another big act playing during the weekend was Hedley. Hedley is a pop rock band that was started in Abbotsford B.C.

The band received well deserved attention when Jacob Hoggard (the lead vocalist) was in the top 3 of the popular Canadian reality TV show Canadian Idol.

Jacob apparently entered the contest as a bet from his band mates. During the competition he moved threw the rankings and became one of the finalists (top 3) which is when he decided he had enough and quit the contest. An interesting move which worked well in Hedley’s favor.

Although the band members changed since Hedley was originally started back in Abbotsford they still kept the original name while adding some talented musicians including; Chris Crispin on Drums, Tommy Mac on bass and Dave Rosin on Guitar.

They put on a great high energy show with the lead singer Jacob Hoggard climbing up the scaffolding and jumping back on stage. I can see why he gains some aclaim in the 2004 Canadian Idol.

I can’t wait to see what acts come to Whistler during the Olympics.

If you enjoyed this blog post you might enjoy some more of my Live music posts; Animal Nation, Grand Analog + Buck65 Live on Stage – Animal Nation and DNA 6 Live on Stage – Wide Mouth Mason Live on Stage