Nick Nurse jams on stage with Arkells at sold-out Toronto concert
Nick Nurse is having a month. From winning the NBA Championship, to cruising along in a parade with million of Toronto fans, to making a feature appearance on stage with one of Canada’s most famous bands, the Arkells, he’s graduated to the title of ultimate rock star.
nick nurse with a casual shred on stage with @arkellsmusic pic.twitter.com/K3ptdeu8pP
— Yahoo Sports Canada (@YahooCASports) June 23, 2019
The Raptors coach gained notoriety with his musical talent after a photo of him slinging a guitar over shoulder on a road trip during the NBA playoffs went viral.
alright nick whatever you've got in that guitar case it's time to bring it out pic.twitter.com/1IjkX9l9im
— Yahoo Sports Canada (@YahooCASports) May 18, 2019
The Arkells took note of his musical passion, and tweeted Nurse after the championship win. They invited him to play a solo at any Arkells show for the rest of time.
It only took 9 days to make it happen, in Toronto of all places.
Nick Nurse: you’re welcome to guitar solo at any Arkells show for the rest of time.
— ARKELLS (@arkellsmusic) June 14, 2019
The crowd went wild when Nurse showed up to slay at Budweiser Stage.
No word on if Nurse will preform an encore to Queen’s We Are The Champions or not.
Nick Nurse just showed up on-stage, with guitar, at The Arkells show and it's absolute pandemonium in here.
— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) June 23, 2019
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