I haven't religiously listened to the Hip in 5 years. Now I'm getting back into them and a big reason is because of this bad news. I'm going to find so many songs I forgot about, which is exciting, but I'm also sure I'll be devastated at the same time knowing Gord's situation
looks like its back. I am able to sign into their site so I would assume I qualify as a 'registered user'
Yes, I'd assume so. You also would have received their email announcements yesterday and today.
yeah, thats how I learned of the news.
Was eating my breakfast and my stomach dropped when I saw the subject "An important message from the band". I knew it was bad, but didnt expect it to be this bad
I'd like to see a comment from Eddie (or the band) re: Gord Downie. Gord is apart of Canada's DNA.
2005 - Toronto (9/15), Kitchener (9/11)
2006 - Toronto (5/9)
2008 - Eddie @ Massey Hall (8/12)
2010 - Buffalo (5/10)
2011 - Hamilton (9/15)
2013 - London (7/16)
2016 - Toronto (5/10)
looks like its back. I am able to sign into their site so I would assume I qualify as a 'registered user'
Yes, I'd assume so. You also would have received their email announcements yesterday and today.
Couldn't remember if I had an account, it's been quite a few years. Went and checked and it turns out I do, my email has been junking The Hips emails for years.
Sorry to hear that the dates for shows aren't working out well for some of you. It is the summer, so the dates are bound to conflict with things. I head on vacation the day after the Calgary show, so it should work well for me.
I'd like to see a comment from Eddie (or the band) re: Gord Downie. Gord is apart of Canada's DNA.
PJ has never had anything to do with The Hip as far as I've ever been able to tell. I don't think they've ever even played the same festival or anything. There is no evidence suggesting they've met Gord (maybe they have, but if so, it seems to me it would have just been in passing). So I definitely don't want or expect a comment from them about him being sick. That kind of thing should be reserved for their friends and colleagues. Otherwise it would be a completely hollow statement.
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With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
OMG. The Tragically Hip have booked their Vancouver show for the same night when Pearl Jam is most likely playing Pemberton Fest. Seriously, the timing could not possibly be worse here. SMH. WTF do I do?!?!?! I guess Eddie isn't dying of a brain tumour, so I should choose the Hip??? This reminds me of that time when RNDM played Vancouver the same night as Bruce Springsteen... except this is 10 times worse.
OMG. The Tragically Hip have booked their Vancouver show for the same night when Pearl Jam is most likely playing Pemberton Fest. Seriously, the timing could not possibly be worse here. SMH. WTF do I do?!?!?! I guess Eddie isn't dying of a brain tumour, so I should choose the Hip??? This reminds me of that time when RNDM played Vancouver the same night as Bruce Springsteen... except this is 10 times worse.
You're ok, pemberton is July 14-17.
SMH. Really?? I'm an idiot! Uh, never mind everyone. That's embarrassing. I thought that Pemby was at the end of my vacation in July (which is the weekend of the 24th). Obviously I was mistaken! Well yay. That's awesome, lol.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
OMG. The Tragically Hip have booked their Vancouver show for the same night when Pearl Jam is most likely playing Pemberton Fest. Seriously, the timing could not possibly be worse here. SMH. WTF do I do?!?!?! I guess Eddie isn't dying of a brain tumour, so I should choose the Hip??? This reminds me of that time when RNDM played Vancouver the same night as Bruce Springsteen... except this is 10 times worse.
You're ok, pemberton is July 14-17.
SMH. Really?? I'm an idiot! Uh, never mind everyone. That's embarrassing. I thought that Pemby was at the end of my vacation in July (which is the weekend of the 24th). Obviously I was mistaken! Well yay. That's awesome, lol.
Lol nothing to apologize for or be embarrassed about. Sorry for embarrassing you. Sprrt for the confusion. And sorry for the apologies. Damn Canadians. Glad you can make both
I'd like to see a comment from Eddie (or the band) re: Gord Downie. Gord is apart of Canada's DNA.
do they even know who he is? I assumed maybe they'd heard of the band, but that might be about it. I could see him mentioning it the next time they play canada. he probably would have mentioned something at one of the shows recently had he known.
Fan club sale, would I have got an email already for it? I got the band email about the horrible news, but no presale info. I assume I'm not in fan club, just on mailing list?
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Was eating my breakfast and my stomach dropped when I saw the subject "An important message from the band". I knew it was bad, but didnt expect it to be this bad
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2006 - Toronto (5/9)
2008 - Eddie @ Massey Hall (8/12)
2010 - Buffalo (5/10)
2011 - Hamilton (9/15)
2013 - London (7/16)
2016 - Toronto (5/10)
Sorry to hear that the dates for shows aren't working out well for some of you. It is the summer, so the dates are bound to conflict with things. I head on vacation the day after the Calgary show, so it should work well for me.
Glad you can make both
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I got the band email about the horrible news, but no presale info. I assume I'm not in fan club, just on mailing list?