The Hip open a Poster Cellar with new art, reissues and “reimagined” pieces
Six years after The Tragically Hip took a final bow in Kingston, do you regret not picking up a poster from the tour? Is there a show or tour that played a pivotal
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Canada Day
This could be the most Canadian thing you see this Canada Day
This is pretty Canadian: The Tragically Hip, performing at a Canada Day concert featuring a little kid imitating Gord Downie and then getting a shout-out from the stage.
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MOST COMMENTS: Weekly survey: Who is the greatest Canadian artist (solo or band) of all time?
It’s Canada Day on Wednesday–an awkward day for a national stat, but never mind–so our thoughts are naturally turning to what makes this country so special. Simple question this week: Who is the
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Because tomorrow is Canada Day, you may need this musical look at our country
Canada turns 153 tomorrow. That calls for a song.
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Geeks and Beats podcast, episode 190: Canadiana Day
Okay, so we’re a little late with this. Or maybe we’re celebrating Canada Day on July 4 as a poke in the eye to Donald Trump. Most likely, though, this is just the
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Canada Day special: Songs from the Cancon graveyard
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca – AC] Despite being next to the largest exporter of popular culture in the known universe, Canada’s domestic music market is not just thriving but kicking
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The Original Edgefest, The Precursor of Today’s Alt-Rock Festivals, 30 Years Ago This Summer
It was 30 years ago this year–July 1, 1987–that the old crew at CFNY-FM decided that it was time for a big summer blowout. The station had just turned 10 and someone
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A New Request for the Tragically Hip: Please Play Parliament Hill on Canada Day
The demand to see the Tragically Hip on what will probably be their last tour is not letting up. In fact, fans are asking even more of the group. There’s a new petition–one
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Studio Bell Opens July 1 in Calgary
On July 1, Studio Bell is finally opening its doors to the public. The National Music Centre plans to rock Calgary and Canada starting on Canada Day and have several more celebrations planned
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A Happy Canada Day Song from Chris Hadfield and Brother Dave
As Brian Williams said on NBC, “This is as sweet as maple syrup.”
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