Friday night photos from Bluesfest: Arkells, Conor Oberst, David Gray, City and Colour

_ All photos & text by Jean Labelle / Labelle Photo . Click any image for full size. _

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Hamilton-based ** Arkells ** , with their traditional blues hooks mixed with rock-heavy riffs had the crowd singing alone to every word.

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** Conor Oberst ** is best known as the singer/songwriter behind the folk-rock band Bright Eyes. He played to an appreciative and enthusiastic crowd.

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Playing his sensitive, intelligent introspective style that he is know for, ** David Gray ** drew one of the larger crowds of the night.

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** Dallas Green ** (aka City and Colour) played a solid show, his gorgeous voice and easy stage manner enchanting the sold-out crowd.

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** See also: ** Ottawa Bluesfest Guide

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