Attention, Tragically Hip fans: Secret Path Live set for October 19 at Roy Thomson Hall
July 17th, 2019 | by Amber Healy
In 2016, two months after the final Tragically Hip show, Gord Downie returned to the stage for a very limited
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Check out this lovely tribute to Gord Downie by Toronto band FourOneSix.
July 14th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
This popped into my email yesterday. I somehow missed it when Toronto band FourOneSix released it on their album, …And
UPDATE: Last Gord Downie fundraiser sells out
May 13th, 2019 | by Amber Healy
Good news, everyone! Well, unless you were interested in buying a white or brown leather keychain made from a remnant
Ottawa commuters will soon be able to ride Gord Downie to work
April 24th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The tributes for late Tragically Hip man Gord Downie keep coming, sometimes from unusual directions. Take the case of OC
A new national reconciliation campaign inspired by Gord Downie begins today.
March 25th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
You may notice a national billboard and bus shelter that launched today. A group called Artists Against Racism calls this
New Alberta Ballet performance set to the Hip
December 15th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
In their own way, the Tragically Hip pushed boundaries through the course of an incredible 30-year career. From subtle changes
Random music news for Saturday, November 3, 2018
November 3rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Why is daylight saving time still a thing? Let’s get rid of it. Seriously. Although I do like the extra
MOST READ: Hey, man, thanks: Kingston radio station plays unreleased Tragically Hip track, “Wait So Long”
October 22nd, 2018 | by Amber Healy
In honour of the anniversary of Gord Downie’s death, Kingston’s KROCK dubbed itself Gord FM on Oct. 18. All day,
A Gord Downie shrine appeared in Kingston last night
October 18th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Sheryl and her husband were in Market Square in Kingston, Ontario, last night on the first anniversary of the death
#HatsforHope: Raise awareness for brain tumours with a tuque and a smile
October 18th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Do you have a favourite tuque? Keep it handy on Oct. 24 and prepare to smile. It’s the first #HatsforHope
Today is the first anniversary of the death of Gord Downie. There are plenty of things to report.
October 17th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
It was just after 8 am EDT on the morning of October 17, 2017, that news of Gord Downie’s death
Geeks and Beats podcast, episode 204: Courage (for Gord Downie)
October 17th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Michael insists this is our 200th episode, but as you can see from the above headline he can’t count. However
Going green and Gord: medical marijuana, brain cancer and the Hip
October 17th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
The Tragically Hip announced their partnership with Newstrike, a Brantford-based marijuana producer, in May 2017. It’s a partnership that makes
I wonder how many other people are getting Gord Downie/Hip tattoos today?
October 17th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
It was one year ago today that we heard the news that Gord Downie had passed on. The best tweet
Random music news for Wednesday, October 17, 2018
October 17th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Is there something special happening in Canada today? I seem to remember that there’s supposed to be some kind of
Artists trade music for murals to thank the Hip
October 16th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
For a band known for descriptive lyrics and beautiful melodies, there seem to be a lot of murals paying tribute
Using their music to celebrate the Hip
October 15th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
While it didn’t necessarily start when news of Gord Downie’s illness was announced, covers of the Tragically Hip’s music certainly
Bringing the Walk for Wenjack to Toronto
October 11th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Shortly after Gord Downie released The Secret Path in 2016, Rob Ferreira and a group of friends decided to retrace
Residential school survivors heed Downie’s call to ‘Do Something’
October 6th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
In one of his last few public appearances, Gord Downie issued a call to the nation: “Do Something.” The last
UPDATED: Honouring the ‘Legacy’ of Gord Downie
October 1st, 2018 | by Amber Healy
Hard to believe, but we’re quickly approaching one year since we lost Gord Downie. A number of tribute events marking
Help the Downie Wenjack Fund this Friday in Muskoka
August 15th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
A warm summer night in Muskoka, great friends, better music, under a starry sky. Sounds pretty fun, right? A concert
Pearl Jam offers tribute to Gord Downie
July 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Take a look at Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament. Notice the t-shirt he chose to wear during the band’s July 10
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