Arkells frontman Max Kerman transitions from the stage to the page

Canadian Musician, Max Kerman, has released his first book speaking about his band, Arkells.

A Canadian musician is making the transition from the stage to the page.

Most people know Max Kerman as the frontman of Arkells, a Canadian rock band formed in Hamilton, Ont., but his latest tour isn’t just on the stage – it’s also at bookstores.

“I’ve been Max the musician for many years, and now when I’m introduced, I like to be introduced as bestselling author Max Kerman,” he said in an interview with CTV’s Katie Kelly.

Kerman’s debut book “Try Hard” is a look behind the scenes at the creative chaos of building a band while highlighting the moments that shaped their journey.

“I talk about the day I met Mike Daniels, our guitarist. First day of university, looking to start a band,” he said.

“You know, I talk about playing the Grey Cup halftime show and how we had to kind of put everything we’ve ever learned about performing into a 14-minute performance.”

The book is packed with stories about the band’s persistence, and the people who helped build it along the way. The title of the book itself also holds weight.

“’Try Hard’ is a pejorative like, ‘Oh, that guy is such a try hard,’ you know? But I realized that I’m a bit of a try hard, and I think a lot of the great experiences I’ve had in my life and in the band’s career has been the result of trying really hard,” he said.

When Kerman isn’t writing he’s with the band, which will be heading to the Maritimes – a region they say played a big role in shaping the band.

“It’s your charm. You know, the music is, has been very influential to our band over the years,” he said.

“I feel like the DNA of the music of some of the great East Coast bands is in Arkells, so that’s why we like coming back.”

Kerman will be hosting a book signing for “Try Hard” at Chapters in St. John’s, N.L., on Wednesday before Arkells take part in the George Street Festival in the city on Thursday.

Arkells will also be heading to New Glasgow, N.S., on Friday to take part in The Jubilee before wrapping up their East Coast adventure at Area 506 in Saint John, N.B., on Sunday.