Raptors coach Nick Nurse performs during sold-out Arkells concert (VIDEOS)
In just two weeks he’s led the Toronto Raptors to a historic NBA Championship title and shredded alongside the Arkells to a sold-out crowd at the Budweiser Stage.
Seriously, what can’t Nick Nurse do?
On Saturday, the Arkells brought their “A Rally Cry Summer Night” to Toronto’s outdoor concert venue, which featured all the band’s chart-topping hits, plus Arkells’ famed “soul review” Motown dance-party cuts.
From the opening song (Hand Me Downs) to the Soul Review set to the encore (My Heart’s Always Yours), fans belted along with the band and danced in their seats—especially when Raptors’ head coach Nick Nurse joined the Hamilton boys on stage.
“Canada’s hottest guitarist… Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse,” wrote the band on Twitter.
Canada’s hottest guitarist… Toronto @Raptors head coach Nick Nurse. pic.twitter.com/y3o8DwkCxV
— ARKELLS (@arkellsmusic) June 23, 2019
Nurse jammed with the band for their rendition of Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours by Stevie Wonder.
Introducing the newest member of Arkells.
(Plz note: he will not be able to tour during the NBA season.)
Thanks @Raptors for letting us borrow him! pic.twitter.com/c6hQiw77uH— ARKELLS (@arkellsmusic) June 23, 2019
Sign, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours ft. Coach. ❤️ @Raptors.
(📹 @koreyschaefer ) pic.twitter.com/blLZNby7df— ARKELLS (@arkellsmusic) June 23, 2019
And as you could imagine, the crowd went absolutely wild. Here’s a look at Nurse rocking out and living his best rock-star life on Saturday.
Nick Nurse coaches AND plays the guitar … sweet night with @arkellsmusic #RallyCrySummerTour pic.twitter.com/n1uIVzbEmC
— Chrissy Crowe (@Chrissy_Crowe) June 23, 2019
THIS IS NOT A DRILL Nick Nurse is on stage playing guitar at the @arkellsmusic show 🚨🚨🚨 @Raptors pic.twitter.com/KTbpjMzRJ5
— Laura Spratt (@losprattt) June 23, 2019
Nick Nurse took Budweiser Stage in Toronto and played a song with The Arkells (@arkellsmusic). VIDEOS @ https://t.co/3EyoTf8Qba
🎶Ohhhh, the boss is coming! 🎶 pic.twitter.com/P4XpazN0Vt
— BarDown (@BarDown) June 23, 2019
Nick Nurse on stage with the Arkells.
pic.twitter.com/nbKf5YIwHx— 🇨🇦Shelbyville Milhouse🏀 (@DFSBBallGuy) June 23, 2019
This cannot be real but it is… Nick Nurse, Nick Nurse, Nick Nurse PERFORMS with the ARKELS on stage. Rapors Head Coach and soon to be Team Canada Coach Nick Nurse rocks out. Enjoy. #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/KX201JGt0l
— sportsicles (@sportsicles) June 23, 2019
#nicknurse shredding the guitar with @arkellsmusic pic.twitter.com/DI9S46SvR2
— Mikel Wilson (@mikelpwilson) June 23, 2019
Nick Nurse rolls in, as if??? pic.twitter.com/Wr6yytOzyK
— Samantha (@yagirlmantha) June 23, 2019