Sad news... Gord Downie has terminal brain cancer.

kk277412

Sky dome for the last show? Fill all seats and infield

EarlWelsh

MayDay10 said:

kk277412 said:

When did they say Canada only?

found evidence

https://twitter.com/globalnews/status/735135308568629248

hopefully they just forgot that Buffalo isnt in Canada

I mean, dude, we're basically in Canada.

Mignelli14

What is it going to be like at the last show of the tour? When was the last time there was a concert and everyone knew it'd be the frontman's last concert and then he dies after? I'm not ready for that. I'm also not ready to listen to "Long Time Running" yet.

Mignelli14

And what'll it feel like walking out of the concert? Or whichever one you go to?
And what would it feel like to be one of the band members trying to judge when to go to bed after they drink or play cards each night on tour knowing they've only got 10, 5, 2, 1 night together until the tour ends.
It's sensational but not in a good way. Whatsoever

EarlWelsh

Mignelli14 said:

And what'll it feel like walking out of the concert? Or whichever one you go to?
And what would it feel like to be one of the band members trying to judge when to go to bed after they drink or play cards each night on tour knowing they've only got 10, 5, 2, 1 night together until the tour ends.
It's sensational but not in a good way. Whatsoever

Damn. It's so much to take in as a fan. I can't imagine being a part of that circle and going through this.

BF89905

This is very sad news for his family and friends..... fans too. I am interested in getting tickets to a show this summer..... considering some earlier posts here - what would the mood be like leaving the show? They put on a great show at the Molson Amphitheatre in 2015. Incomprehensible sad news.

Thirty Bills Unpaid

For the folks talking of not going... come on, man.

I'm pretty sure empty arenas isn't exactly paying respects to a Canadian rock icon who's given us music that has been awesome.

Go to the show. Enjoy it. And wen you leave the show... be grateful to have been there for the entire ride... and be emotional if emotions move you.

These guys did it right and they did it very well. A top tier band with some top tier songs. I don't go into the 'lyrics' thread too often, but when I do... I post their un-freaking-real lyrics.

Nautical Disaster. F**king Nautical Disaster. Wow.

Gord has made my life better with his awesomeness.

Drowned Out

I can't think of a better way to say goodbye than to rock out, raise a glass, ya maybe shed a few tears...but no one will be alone in that.. Could even be cathartic.
Finally getting a chance to listen to some Hip...this sucks

dignin

I'm going to a show for sure.

iammine16

Absolutely shattered by the news. Seeing Fully Completely in it's entirety last year in Vancouver is still one of the best shows I have seen. It will be hard to see them one last time...but it will also be a celebration. I will be there at one of the shows for sure!

brianlux

Major bummer. One of Canada's finest. Best wishes to Gord and the band.

BLACK35

Tour dates are suppose to be announced this morning some time

MayDay10

In a lot of ways, it is awesome though. The emotions in those buildings are going to be strong and raw. The band and the fans are going to go all out in appreciating one another as well as this man.
I cant believe the dedication and courage to want to go ahead with a tour. Its insane and and something beyond comparison.

dfm74

Not sure how complete or reliable this is but it makes sense to wind up in Kingston.

http://www.songkick.com/artists/401543-tragically-hip/calendar

Friday 22 July 2016
The Tragically Hip
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria, BC, Canada

Sunday 24 July 2016
The Tragically Hip
Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Thursday 28 July 2016
The Tragically Hip
Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Monday 01 August 2016
The Tragically Hip
Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB, Canada

Friday 05 August 2016
The Tragically Hip
MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Monday 08 August 2016
The Tragically Hip
Budweiser Gardens, London, ON, Canada

Wednesday 10 August 2016
The Tragically Hip
Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada

Friday 12 August 2016
The Tragically Hip
Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada

Tuesday 16 August 2016
The Tragically Hip
FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Thursday 18 August 2016
The Tragically Hip
Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Saturday 20 August 2016
The Tragically Hip
K-Rock Centre, Kingston, ON, Canada

awilkins

The Tragically Hip – Man Machine Poem Tour
Friday, July 22 Victoria, BC Save On Foods Memorial Centre
Sunday, July 24 Vancouver, BC Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
Thursday, July 28 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
Monday, August 1 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome
Friday, August 5 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
Monday, August 8 London, ON Budweiser Gardens
Wednesday, August 10 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Friday, August 12 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Tuesday, August 16 Hamilton, ON FirstOntario Centre
Thursday, August 18 Ottawa, ON Canadian Tire Centre
Saturday, August 20 Kingston, ON Rogers K-Rock Centre

Mignelli14

Wow those dates work for me. Anyone know when the on sale date is?

MayDay10

presale monday, general friday (3rd)

Drew89

NO!!!!! I was planning on going down to Wrigley field to see Pearl Jam on my birthday. The Hip just announce their last show is on the same day in Kingston...I don't think I can miss that one.

HughFreakingDillon

I saw the Headstones at the K Rock. that place would go bananas, last Hip show, ever, in their hometown. and it's not that big of a place. those tickets are going to be impossible to get.

HughFreakingDillon

Friday night show in Winnipeg. Holy shit. I wonder why no Sask shows? although nearly 5 day layoff between Alberta and Winnipeg.