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Hey, it's jD here. August 20th, 2026. Bath, Ontario. A stone coach house west of Kingston that the band turned into a recording room, where "Phantom Power", "Music @ Work", "We Are The Same", and "Man Machine Poem" were all made. Ten years to the day since the last show. This is the last one. Yer Hipstories: Reflections From The Final Tour ran the length of the Man Machine Poem Tour, city by city, Victoria east to Kingston, and it ends here, in the room where the last record was made. Three fans at the table, and not one of them tells August 20th the same way. One was on the floor. One was in the square with 25,000 people. One was on his couch in Brockville with a bottle of wine and a good reason.

August 20th, 2016. The Rogers K-Rock Centre, Kingston, Ontario. Thirty songs. Three encores, which was not a thing they did. And a country that put down whatever it was holding.Ten years later, jD asked fifteen people one question. Not what they made of it. Not where it ranks. Just this: where were you.The answers do not go where you would expect. An airplane hangar outside Olympia, Washington. A garage door in the country north of Superior with fifty people camped in the yard. A smoker in Calgary that had been running since sunrise. A lakeside deck in upstate New York with a bottle of Macallan 12 on it and a great blue heron that keeps turning up in the shape of an album cover. An arena in Chicago where a man from Detroit stood in a Gord Downie shirt underneath a Tigers jersey, missing the whole thing on purpose, waiting to find out whether two sentences he had typed five days earlier had reached anybody.They had. That is all yer getting.Who's HereAdam from Tampa had never seen The Hip play a note and owned five of the records. At 7:55 he told his houseguests he would be back in either five minutes or two and a half hours, went upstairs, and typed the words CBC and The Tragically Hip into a search bar. What he did the following morning cost him the next four years.Andy from London was three weeks deep into Scotland with a speaking gig in Pennsylvania waiting on the Monday. He flew home without his family for exactly one day. Where he watched it, and who was running the sound there, is the part that still gets him.Brian from Canastota got hooked by a Saturday Night Live performance in 1995 and never came unhooked. Bose rig on the deck, the lake in front of him, and a heron that has been showing up in a very particular silhouette for years. His wife found him out there at two in the morning.Brock from Kitchener was in the lower bowl. A ticket scanner went down and he ended up sitting inside a nearly empty K-Rock Centre while eight thousand people waited outside. Ten years on he has still never watched the broadcast. Not once, not one song.Colin from Winnipeg lost his mother and had his first child inside the same fortnight, and had to move a funeral to do it. He watched with a newborn who is ten years old now. He has a plan for the rewatch, and it involves all three kids.Dan from Buffalo and Colleen from Buffalo drove in from the Hamilton show with no tickets, no expectations, and their phones switched off at the border. Dan wandered down to look at a boat show at half past nine in the morning and got into a line without asking what the line was for. He was number twenty-eight.Duxoop from Toledo watched at home, alone, so that nobody could see him cry, pulling CBC down through a Windsor channel on Ohio cable. He knew twelve of the thirty songs that night. He is up to nineteen now, and the way he counts them is not the way you would count them.Greg from Tacoma spent the evening at his mother Rosalie's 79th birthday party in an airplane hangar, slipping off to a corner every ten minutes with a phone and no headphones. What he heard inside 'Grace, Too' that night he has never stopped hearing, and the people standing beside him in that hangar are a large part of why.Janice from Kitchener stopped for a photo at the Welcome to Kingston sign, signed the banners downtown, and walked into the arena at the exact moment it stopped letting anybody else in. She has a theory about how many people are eventually going to claim they were in that room.Jimmy from Detroit had tickets for the London and Toronto shows, and a promise to his wife that put him in Chicago on the 20th instead. Five days out he sat down and wrote two sentences on a message board. He will go to his grave believing somebody read them.Joanne from Thunder Bay had seen the August 12th show in Toronto and could not get to Kingston. A friend rigged a projector onto a garage door out in the country and fifty people camped in the yard to watch it. One song landed harder than everything around it, and it was not the closer.Spencer from Calgary made three racks of ribs, a couple dozen perogies by hand, and a house rule about side conversations. Gold glitter letters stuck to the fridge spelling out the songs he was hoping for. Then he walks the setlist album block by album block, and a decade later the surprises still surprise him.Steve from Toronto got a single ticket half an hour after they went on sale and watched from ten rows back. He has the sharpest disagreement in the whole episode, and it is not about the band. It is about whether the people watching it and the people inside it were even at the same event.Todd from Fort Mac says the words Fort Mac and 2016 and everybody already knows he means the fire. He watched at his grandfather's house in Louisdale, Cape Breton, with the family in from out west. It was the last time all of them were in that room together.What They Said"I'll start with the punchline, which was I was in an airplane hangar weeping."  - Greg from Tacoma"I went by myself, but I was not alone."  - Andy from London"When you're watching it on TV and Gord's breaking down at the end of the song, you feel completely helpless. But when you're at the show and that happens, you just start making as much noise as you know how to make to help your guy pull through."  - Steve from Toronto"To me, it's a celebration of Canadian culture. And I know that was never the intention, but it's just always what it turned out to be."  - Todd from Fort MacAbout That NightThirty songs at the Rogers K-Rock Centre. 'Fifty-Mission Cap' into 'Courage', 'Wheat Kings', and 'At the Hundredth Meridian' - four songs in and the whole country was already accounted for. Then 'Tired as Fuck', uncensored, on the national broadcaster. Then a thunderstorm nobody had been warned about. Then 'My Music at Work', 'Lake Fever', 'Toronto #4', and 'The Last of the Unplucked Gems', which is not a setlist, it is a dare. Three encores, closing on 'Ahead by a Century'. Setlist confirmed via setlist.fm.Fifteen people, one date, and not one of them tells it the same way. That is the whole point of this show, and Kingston is where it lands.GEDfest Toronto 2026Saturday, October 17th, 2026. The Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto, with Grace, 2 on the stage. GEDfest raises money for Campfire Circle and the Murphy Family Fund in Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer, and this community has put nearly $40,000 toward causes like these since 2018. Tickets and details: facebook.com/GEDfestYYZThe CommunityYer Letter lands once a month with everything happening across the network. Subscribe at subscribe.tthpods.com. The Facebook group is roughly 7,500 fans deep and still climbing at community.tthpods.com. Leave yer own Hipstory any time - jD reads every one.Home: home.tthpods.comEmail: jd@tthpods.comInstagram: @tthpodsYouTube: youtube.com/@tthpodsTip JarEditing is hard and the battery needs charging. Buy jD a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40More From The Final TourYer Hipstories: Reflections From The Final Tour - Ottawa: redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/7fb753ff-654b-4be4-ab44-3cbae3b7a68bYer Hipstories: Reflections From The Final Tour - Hamilton: redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/fae76ee3-738f-4007-80c8-7140729bb295ClosingThank you to Adam, Andy, Brian, Brock, Colin, Dan, Colleen, Duxoop, Greg, Janice, Jimmy, Joanne, Spencer, Steve, and Todd. Fifteen people handed over the most specific night of their lives and asked for nothing back. So there's that.#TheTragicallyHip #GordDownie #TTHPods #HipFans #CanadianMusic #InGordWeTrustSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

August 18, 2016. Ottawa, the second last night, and two fans who were in that building take jD back inside - ten years to the day.Thursday, August 18, 2016. The Canadian Tire Centre, out past the ring of car dealerships in the west end, and The Tragically Hip had two nights left. Kingston was already a pipe dream by then. For most of the country, Ottawa was the last chance.Ten years to the day, jD sits down with two fans who were in that room. Shawn from Ottawa, who has been in this community since he was sixteen. And Justin from Bridport, who you know from Discovering Downie, and who only got to Ottawa because a stranger with long hair heard "Yer Favourites" playing over the PA at a dirt track in Vermont.Two ticket stories, and neither one lands where you would guess. Shawn's shows up in his inbox, out of a presale nobody has ever really talked about in public, and there is something waiting in the will call envelope that nobody warned him about. Justin's shows up from a man whose name he did not have yet. He said yes first and introduced himself second.The songs: Justin starts to say 'Grace, Too', catches himself, and lands somewhere else. Shawn takes a deep cut off "In Between Evolution", the first record that ever got its hooks into him. They both land on 'Summer's Killing Us', and Ottawa turned out to be the last place The Tragically Hip ever played it.Then they walk the set list, and it is not the greatest hits argument you would expect. 'Opiated' out of nowhere. Four from "In Between Evolution" and four from "Day for Night", and the moment mid-set when Shawn worked out that none of those songs were going to make it to Kingston. Justin honoured Gord's wishes and kept the phone in his pocket, right up until he didn't.There is the morning of the announcement, too. Justin spent it alone in a car in Vermont, listening to a DJ who could not finish a sentence, with nobody to call. Shawn spent it in a country where everybody already knew before he was properly awake. Ten years later, hearing each other's version, that gap is the thing that gets them both.And then there is what happened after the lights came up, which involves two flights of stairs, a room that was not supposed to be a party, and a conversation outside it with somebody's grandfather. That one belongs to Shawn.Two nights later, one of them was inside the K-Rock Centre, still convinced right up to the turnstile that his ticket could not possibly be real. The other was at a racetrack, deliberately not watching.THE PANEL• Shawn from Ottawa - on Hipbase since he was sixteen and the resident kid brother of that community. In the family section on the night. In Kingston two nights later on a ticket a stranger handed him for nothing.• Justin from Bridport - Discovering Downie panelist, and the PR guy, announcer, lawnmower, and toilet cleaner at a Vermont dirt track. The American in the upper bowl who felt Canadian for exactly one night.SOURCESSet list for August 18, 2016 at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, and the July 22, 2016 Victoria set list - source: setlist.fm. Thanks to Darren at The Tragically Hip Archive, and to the tapers, for the recordings Shawn listened back to before this one.THE GATHERING IN KINGSTONAugust 20 to 23, 2026, alongside Forever Hip - a mixer at the Merchant Pub, Choir! Choir! Choir! in Springer Market Square, a listening party for "The Tragically Hip Live, July 22 - August 20, 2016", a Long Time Running screening, and a farewell brunch at Morrison's. The CBC broadcast re-airs on the 22nd. Email jd@tthpods.com to get on the list. And if you spot a purple shirt or a purple lanyard in Kingston that weekend, that's a safe person to talk to.GEDFEST TORONTOSaturday, October 17, 2026 at the Horseshoe Tavern, with Grace, 2. Raising money for Campfire Circle and the Murphy Family Fund in Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer. Tickets: facebook.com/GEDfestYYZThanks to Shawn and Justin, because without them, there's not a show. Next stop: Kingston, and the end of the line.MORE FROM THE TOURVictoria: https://redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/99071e40-9d10-48f8-9b5d-f92416e791c3Winnipeg: https://redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/bf776e9a-c431-41bc-b605-f73fff1155d3And because 'Gus: The Polar Bear from Central Park' turned up in the Ottawa set, The Tragically Hip On Shuffle - Live Stream: Gus: The Polar Bear From Central Park: https://redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/68d2991b-9074-43ef-bd71-aa832c59a787SUPPORT THE WORKThe tip jar: buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40Web: home.tthpods.com | Facebook: community.tthpods.com | Instagram: @tthpods | YouTube: youtube.com/@tthpods | Newsletter: subscribe.tthpods.com | Email: jd@tthpods.com#TheTragicallyHip #GordDownie #DayForNight #InBetweenEvolution #HipFans #TTHPodsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

August 16, 2016. The Hip arrived in the Hammer, and three fans who were in the building take jD back inside - ten years to the day.Tuesday, August 16, 2016. FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, four days out from the end of everything, and The Tragically Hip pulled into a city that watched them play to nobody once and never forgot it.Ten years to the day, jD sits down with three fans who were there for that room: Gino from Buffalo, Matt from Buffalo, and John from Mississauga. Two of them had never been on a podcast before in their lives. One of them never made it through the doors.The songs first, because the songs are always first. Gino takes 'Poets', the last one of the main set, the one where Gord stopped and told the room about The Hip's first Hamilton gig - a club, zero people, and an owner who told them nobody gets paid until every song gets sung. So they played another hour to an empty room. Ten years and a lifetime later, Gord looked out at a full arena and, the way Gino heard it, said something close to look at us, look at where we are now. Us, collectively. Hamilton and The Hip.Matt takes 'Scared', and the line it's been a pleasure doing business with you, and the small jump in the video he was shooting - the moment his buddy behind him lost his knees and fell into his back. John takes 'Courage', because of what it took Gord to get in the van at all. A residency somewhere would have been hard enough. He went across the country instead.Then the tickets, and three completely different scrambles. Matt's Buffalo crew split the presale up like a heist - one guy on London, one on each Toronto night, Matt on Hamilton - with orders that whoever got in bought all four. Matt was the only one who got into the queue, and he had four seats about ten minutes in. Gino got shut out in the fifteen minutes it took the show to vanish, then his friend Greg found VIP seats hours later and warned him they'd be expensive. Gino's answer: I don't care. Third row on the floor. If it was within a 500-mile radius, you weren't stopping me.The day itself: a friend on standby in Niagara Falls, U.S., in case one of Matt's four didn't clear the border, a cash-only scalper outside the arena with PDF printouts and a very loose grip on legitimacy, and their buddy Scott laying out most of the money for a pair of those dubious tickets so a friend from Lockport could drive up and slide in during the first song. Gino owns his company, so Gino gave himself the afternoon off, got to Hamilton by mid-afternoon, and ate Portuguese chicken at the Charred Rotisserie House down the road from the barn. We ate like kings. He has been back a few times since.And then there is John, who was downtown at the Toronto Stock Exchange that Tuesday, letting a vendor in to do a routine job. At 2:30 the vendor crashed the system. Eight hours to bring it back. John is standing on a floor you get onto with retina scans and palm prints, he cannot leave the vendor alone, and his company supplies data to the exchange at thousands of dollars an hour. He had a ticket in his pocket and a family carload heading to Hamilton without him. So he stood there and asked himself the only question he had. What would Gord do? What's the Canadian thing to do? He thought about '38 Years Old' - which is the plate on his car - and the father in that song who turns his own son in because it is the right thing. John stayed at his post. He called his sons and told them to give the ticket away. Every August 16th since has been one of the saddest days of his year.Inside the building, the two who made it describe the same night from two heights. The small stage, the band pressed in around each other, a band of brothers making life as easy for Gord as they could. Gord finding faces one at a time, holding them, nodding, gesturing, taking what Gino calls little memory snippets for himself. The monitor on the floor by his feet for the words that wouldn't come. Gino has seen this band more than forty times, and he puts Hamilton at the top for sheer energy. Matt's read is sharper still: the energy was all there, the memory just couldn't always match it.The set list gave Hamilton 'Fifty-Mission Cap', 'Eldorado', and 'At the Hundredth Meridian' early, four from "World Container" as the night's rare record, and the best four of the six "Man Machine Poem" songs that made the tour. 'Poets' to close the main set. 'Gift Shop', 'Don't Wake Daddy', and 'Ahead by a Century' in the first encore. Then 'Fiddler's Green' and 'Twist My Arm' in the second, and a song Gino had never heard live anywhere. Matt has one regret and it is a beer. He went for one during 'Escape Is at Hand for the Travellin' Man', found the concourse narrow and the taps in the basement, and came back up on 'Fireworks' having missed ten minutes he will never get back. So there's that.Gino's detour is worth the price of admission on its own - Highland Bowl in Rochester, a grass amphitheatre, a downpour with thunder and lightning, the band stopping for maybe ten minutes, Gord calling out to the lovers of music who stayed, and grown adults sliding down the wet hill on their bellies toward the stage. Second best night he ever had with this band. Hamilton was first.Then the lights. Gino describes an arena that felt like one family at a memorial service, except it wasn't a somber memorial service - it was everybody holding everybody else up while Gord stood there telling them from the stage that it was going to be okay. Half an hour after the last note the set list was sitting within arm's reach, so Gino took it, and they passed it around for photographs. Nobody wanted to leave. Matt walked over to the King George pub with seven other people and found something else entirely. It almost had the feeling of a wake. Nobody wanted another round. Everybody was thankful. Everybody knew.August 20th finds all three of them in very different rooms. John rigged an aerial in the backyard of his brother's cottage outside Montreal, set both PVRs at home, and asked the local bar in a small French-Canadian town whether they'd be showing it - they had no idea what he was talking about. Don't move that coat hanger outside. Matt spent three hours assembling a children's play kitchen for his two-year-old daughter with the broadcast on, which should have taken one. Gino watched with a dozen guys at a friend's place, where Greg leaned over and said the thing nobody else had thought: doesn't he look nervous? He did. Of course he did.The landing belongs to John, though. There was no goodbye for him that night, so it came slowly, over days and weeks, like a song fading out instead of ending. And it kept going. He has a nine-year-old granddaughter now who knows the words, and he took her to Chudleigh's in Milton to see the Practically Hip so she could dance to them. Another generation, flying the flag.THE PANEL• Gino from Buffalo - forty-plus shows with The Hip, third row on the floor in Hamilton on a VIP ticket his friend Greg found hours after the show sold out, and a plate of Portuguese chicken beforehand he still drives back for. He came home with the set list. He listens to this band every single day.• Matt from Buffalo - second row of section 120, with a photo from that night still hanging behind him on camera. He ran the Buffalo crew's presale plan, got the only four seats any of them landed, filmed 'Scared' through the moment his friend's knees went, and lost ten minutes of the night to a beer line in the basement.• John from Mississauga - the one who didn't get in. A crashed system on the Toronto Stock Exchange floor at 2:30 on show day, a ticket handed off to somebody else, and a decision he made by asking what Gord would do. He watched August 20th through a coat hanger aerial at a cottage. His granddaughter is nine and already knows the words.SOURCESSet list for August 16, 2016 at FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton (now TD Coliseum) - source: setlist.fm.THE GATHERING IN KINGSTONAugust 20 to 23, 2026, alongside Forever Hip - a mixer at the Merchant Pub, Choir! Choir! Choir! in Springer Market Square, a listening party for "The Tragically Hip Live, July 22 - August 20, 2016", a Long Time Running screening, and a farewell brunch at Morrison's. The CBC broadcast re-airs on the 22nd. Email jd@tthpods.com to get on the list. And if you spot a purple shirt or a purple lanyard in Kingston that weekend, that's a safe person to talk to.GEDFEST TORONTOSaturday, October 17, 2026 at the Horseshoe Tavern, with Grace, 2. Raising money for Campfire Circle and the Murphy Family Fund in Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer. Tickets: facebook.com/GEDfestYYZThanks to Gino, Matt, and John, because without them, there's not a show. Next stop: Ottawa.MORE FROM THE TOURWinnipeg: https://redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/bf776e9a-c431-41bc-b605-f73fff1155d3Calgary Night 2: https://redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/98943c27-bdae-4f56-84d4-a57754be7719SUPPORT THE WORKThe tip jar: buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40Web: home.tthpods.com | Facebook: community.tthpods.com | Instagram: @tthpods | YouTube: youtube.com/@tthpods | Newsletter: subscribe.tthpods.com | Email: jd@tthpods.com#TheTragicallyHip #GordDownie #WorldContainer #RoadApples #HipFans #TTHPodsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

August 14, 2016. The last night The Tragically Hip ever played Toronto, and three fans who were in the building take jD back inside - ten years to the day.Sunday, August 14, 2016. The Air Canada Centre, the last night of a three-night stand, and the last time The Tragically Hip ever played Toronto. Nobody in the building knew that for certain. Everybody in the building knew it anyway.Ten years to the day, jD steers into uncharted waters (they never do third ones) with three fans who were there: Dave from Thornhill, Jeff from Buffalo, and Jeff from Belleville.The news first, because the news is always first. Jeff from Buffalo came in from a morning run, read the email, and handed his wife the phone because he could not say the words. Dave was getting into his car at Yonge and Eglinton when his whole body sank (and one friend in the group chat skipped the first paragraph and celebrated the new tour - leave it to friends). Jeff from Belleville read it in the front foyer, flashed hot, and told his kids the only thing he could get out: Gord Downie is not doing well.Then the tickets. Jeff from Buffalo broke the algorithm by asking for one seat at a time - it kept offering him another, and two shutouts became four tickets. Dave had Kingston floors on his screen for five full minutes before the error message took them away. Jeff from Belleville stared down the spinning wheel of death for half an hour, then went to plan B. Plan B was this show. So there's that.The day itself: the recording booth outside the ACC that both Jeffs walked past and still regret, a stranger in the beer line who covered the round - "pay it forward, man" - and got the two people behind them too, and Dave breaking his own no-listening-on-show-day rule, blasting The Hip the whole drive down from camp in Haliburton before standing under the marquee, staring at the boys.Then the set list. 'Blow at High Dough' out of the gate, hitting everybody in the face exactly the way it should. 'Opiated', which Dave still can't quite believe he got. Four songs from "Now For Plan A", the rare record of the night. 'The Last of the Unplucked Gems' filling the room while Gord changed - reflection time, Dave calls it. The 'that night in Toronto' line in 'Bobcaygeon' that Gord missed and the whole building carried. And 'Daredevil' into 'Grace, Too' to close - the close-up on the big screen, everything pouring out of him, down to the last bead of sweat.Jeff from Buffalo kept notes from that week, and he read them back. Nervous on the QEW. No crying at the show. And one line that says it all: there's no way he's sick, because nobody sick could be that defiant. The whole evening was a magic spell, and it held right up until the house lights came on. Then it broke.There's a detour into the silver suit (hello, good evening folks, we are the Silver Poets) - armor, magician's misdirection, or just Gord radiating light in a purple hat, depending on which panelist you ask. Jeff from Belleville admits the outfits looked a little cringy in the photos beforehand. Then Gord strutted out. Case closed.And the thread runs where it always runs - to August 20th. A living room outside Buffalo with the kids and Pearl Jam dedications rolling in. The back of the floor at the Danforth Music Hall. And for Dave, a mystery ticket a few weeks later that turned out to be "Secret Path" at Roy Thomson Hall - which he now teaches to his grade 7 and 8 students every January, when it's cold and grey outside and Chanie Wenjack was about their age.The landing belongs to Jeff from Buffalo, though: a compromised man put on a show like that, and the rest of us have our health. We all have something terminal. Live like it.THE PANEL• Dave from Thornhill - a teacher who got one night away from camp in Haliburton and spent it at the last Toronto Hip show, watched Kingston floors dissolve into an error screen, and turned a mystery ticket into "Secret Path" at Roy Thomson Hall. His debut novel, "The Throwback Academy", arrives this October under the pen name TJ Thompson (Instagram: @tjthompsonbooks).• Jeff from Buffalo - four kids (including triplets), a ticket system broken one seat at a time, and notes written in 2016 that he read back on air. He writes feature stories for Buffalo Magazine - the newest one is about washed glass on the Lake Erie shore.• Jeff from Belleville - an hour and forty from home with his wife, Shannon, a plan-B ticket that turned into this episode, and the beer-line story this series will be retelling for a while. His internet fought him all night. He stayed anyway.SOURCESSet list for August 14, 2016 at the Air Canada Centre - source: setlist.fm.SIT IN THE THIRD CHAIRThe finale of Yer Hipstories: Reflections From The Final Tour films inside the Bathhouse in Bath, Ontario on August 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm - ten years to the day since Kingston. There are three fan chairs, and one of them could be yours. Email jd@tthpods.com by August 15 - the day after this episode drops - with your name, email, phone number, whether you can make it to Bath, and a one-minute video on why it should be you. Travel is on you. The chair is on jD.GEDFEST TORONTOSaturday, October 17, 2026 at the Horseshoe Tavern, with Grace, 2. Raising money for Campfire Circle and the Murphy Family Fund in Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer. Tickets: facebook.com/GEDfestYYZTHE GATHERING IN KINGSTONAugust 20 to 23, 2026, alongside Forever Hip - a mixer at the Merchant Pub, Choir! Choir! Choir! in Springer Market Square, a listening party for "The Tragically Hip Live, July 22 - August 20, 2016", a Long Time Running screening, and a farewell brunch at Morrison's. Email jd@tthpods.com to get on the list. And if you spot a purple shirt or a purple lanyard in Kingston that weekend, that's a safe person to talk to.Thanks to Dave, Jeff, and Jeff, because without them, there's not a show. Next stop: Hamilton - the show Dave almost talked himself into.MORE FROM THE TOURVictoria: https://redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/99071e40-9d10-48f8-9b5d-f92416e791c3Winnipeg: https://redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/bf776e9a-c431-41bc-b605-f73fff1155d3SUPPORT THE WORKThe tip jar: buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40Web: home.tthpods.com | Facebook: community.tthpods.com | Instagram: @tthpods | YouTube: youtube.com/@tthpods | Newsletter: subscribe.tthpods.com | Email: jd@tthpods.com#TheTragicallyHip #GordDownie #ManMachinePoem #NowForPlanA #UpToHere #TTHPodsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

August 12, 2016. Night two of three at the Air Canada Centre. The rare record is "In Violet Light", and four fans who were in the building take jD back.Friday, August 12, 2016. The Air Canada Centre, night two of three - the middle child of the Toronto stand, the night Patrick calls the forgotten one. Which is a strange thing to call a show Steve ranks, out of the 32 Hip shows he saw, as the best one. Not the biggest. Not the saddest. The best.Ten years to the day, jD sits down with four fans who were in the building - Brian from Buffalo, Steve from Toronto, Patrick from Newmarket, and Katrusia from Hamilton. (He was there too. He'll get into that another time.)Brian opens with something he says he has never told anyone - not on the Hipbase, not even his wife. He heard the rumour about Gord months before the announcement, and spent that winter connecting dots he did not want to connect. Katrusia heard the news on CBC, which felt fitting. Patrick read the email in a newsroom, surrounded by people who suddenly had to cover the story he was living.The ticket tales alone are worth the price of admission (which, for this panel, was face value across the board - a point of pride). A friend in House of Blues accounting. A table in the Air Canada Club. Steve watching night one from the gondola - a bird's eye view of a bird's eye view - and securing his night two seat from a location he is brave enough to name on the record. So there's that.Then the set list. 'Courage' into 'Locked in the Trunk of a Car' into 'Eldorado' to open. 'Membership', the white whale, finally landed for two of the four. 'Throwing Off Glass', live, in 2016. 'What Blue' making its case as the best of the final stretch. 'Grace, Too' carrying more weight than anyone was ready for. And 'Ahead by a Century' to close - a strange choice until it wasn't, with every person in the building on their feet, singing every word.The panel follows the thread to August 20th - two bottles of wine and a laptop in a Buffalo living room, a three-hour detour to stand alone under the Bobcaygeon sign, pizza in residence and pints at the Brass in Kingston - and lands where this series keeps landing. You never regret the shows you see. You regret the ones you miss.(Also, one of these panelists played a living-room concert for a baby who has not arrived yet, and the first song was 'Wheat Kings'. You'll hear it.)THE PANEL• Brian from Buffalo - 54 Hip shows, a "Phantom Power" diehard, and a teacher who crossed the border for this band for years. 'Membership' was the last "Phantom Power" song he had never heard live. Not anymore.• Steve from Toronto - 32 Hip shows, engaged that Canada Day, and proof that "In Violet Light" belongs to Kingston in the summer of 2002. He calls this the best Hip show he ever saw.• Patrick from Newmarket - five of the final six shows, every ticket at face value, a journalist brain that deletes nothing, and a 25-year chase for 'The Luxury' that ended on night one of this stand.• Katrusia from Hamilton - a deadhead family (buy and sell for face only), four shows on this tour, and a 2009 wedding themed to 'That Night in Toronto'. She got 'Bobcaygeon' at this one, standing next to the man she married.SOURCESSet list for August 12, 2016 at the Air Canada Centre - source: setlist.fm.SIT IN THE THIRD CHAIRThe finale of Yer Hipstories: Reflections From The Final Tour films inside the Bathhouse in Bath, Ontario on August 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm - ten years to the day since Kingston. There are three fan chairs, and one of them could be yours. Email jd@tthpods.com by August 15 with your name, email, phone number, whether you can make it to Bath, and a one-minute video on why it should be you. Travel is on you. The chair is on jD.GEDFEST TORONTOSaturday, October 17, 2026 at the Horseshoe Tavern, with Grace, 2. Raising money for Campfire Circle and the Murphy Family Fund in Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer. Tickets: facebook.com/GEDfestYYZTHE GATHERING IN KINGSTONAugust 20 to 23, 2026, alongside Forever Hip - a mixer at the Merchant Pub, Choir! Choir! Choir! in Springer Market Square, a listening party for "The Tragically Hip Live, July 22 - August 20, 2016", a Long Time Running screening, and a farewell brunch at Morrison's. Email jd@tthpods.com to get on the list.Thanks to Brian, Steve, Patrick, and Katrusia, because without them, there's not a show. Next stop: Toronto Night 3 - the night the concourse became a puddle.MORE FROM THE TOURWinnipeg: https://redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/bf776e9a-c431-41bc-b605-f73fff1155d3Calgary Night 2: https://redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/98943c27-bdae-4f56-84d4-a57754be7719SUPPORT THE WORKThe tip jar: buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40Web: home.tthpods.com | Facebook: community.tthpods.com | Instagram: @tthpods | YouTube: youtube.com/@tthpods | Newsletter: subscribe.tthpods.com | Email: jd@tthpods.com#TheTragicallyHip #GordDownie #ManMachinePoem #InVioletLight #HipFans #TTHPodsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tragically Hip Day in Toronto. 'The Luxury' out of the gate, a tour debut in the encore, and a family of four in seats a text message unlocked.DescriptionAugust 10th, 2016. The Air Canada Centre - the first of three Toronto nights on the Man Machine Poem Tour, and the day Ernie from Denville, New Jersey woke up in his hotel room, flipped on the news, and heard the mayor declare it Tragically Hip Day before he had even gotten out of bed. He had flown up alone for his first-ever Canadian show, eleven club nights deep. The city was already celebrating.Then the lights come up and it is 'The Luxury'. Ernie had waited eleven shows to hear it. Jeff from Vaughan, following this band since 1992, can count the times he has heard it live on one hand. Two songs later comes 'Fiddler's Green', and Scott from Huntsville is looking at grown men crying as far as he can see, understanding exactly how the night is going to go. Third song in. They could do whatever they wanted.The roads in are half the story. Everybody got the same email on the Tuesday morning after the May long weekend - the news of Gord Downie's diagnosis, and a tour nobody knew how to feel about. Scott locked down Kingston hotel rooms before tickets even went on sale, then sweated out the Ticketmaster scramble for four Toronto seats - the morning after watching John Mann and Spirit of the West play a fundraiser at the Horseshoe Tavern, two Canadian heartbreaks stacked onto one walk home. Jeff sent a hockey dad four paragraphs about his life following The Hip, hoping to bring his wife and two kids, and got the answer every fan dreams about: they're yours. Which is how, during 'Fifty-Mission Cap', with Bill Barilko's banner up in the rafters, Jeff came to be filming a verse and then swinging the camera around to catch both his kids singing it back.There is a lot of night in here. 'Nautical Disaster' landing in the first encore as a tour debut (confirmed via setlist.fm, and backed by the notebook Ernie filled out that same evening). The crowd carrying the Toronto line in 'Bobcaygeon', the way Scott remembers it. The “Phantom Power” pair that closed the building down. And then the back half of the conversation jumps ahead to August 20th - Scott behind the stage in Kingston, not breathing until the scanner turned his print-off ticket green, Jeff front row in front of Robby Baker for show number 93, and Ernie back in New Jersey with the Kingston broadcast on the big screen and his son beside him.Somewhere in the middle of it, Scott sums up the entire summer in one sentence: “I've never been so excited for something I didn't want to happen.” So there's that.The panelErnie from Denville, New Jersey - eleven Hip shows in clubs from New York City to Syracuse before this one, his first in Canada and his first in an arena, solo in section 313 and never once feeling alone. His daughter has since become one of The Hip's biggest listeners on Apple Music. He also made a horror movie, We Can't Leave, streaming on Amazon Prime (sequel already in the hopper).Scott from Huntsville - travels to Hip shows with his wife and his oldest concert buddy, and hit Toronto Nights 1 and 3 plus Kingston on the final tour, where his kids texted mid-show to check on him. He chairs the Huntsville Festival of the Arts, a year-round festival bringing Canadian acts to Muskoka - huntsvillefestivalofthearts.com.Jeff from Vaughan - following The Hip since 1992, with Kingston set to be show number 93. He did London, multiple Toronto nights, Hamilton, and Kingston on the final run in a custom “Live Between Us” shirt, and brought his wife and both kids to Toronto Night 1. David Bastedo photographed the four of them in their row and sent it to him after the show.Come say hiThe Gathering in Kingston, August 20th to 23rd - a mixer at the Merchant Pub, Choir! Choir! Choir! in Springer Market Square, a listening party for “The Tragically Hip Live, July 22 - August 20, 2016”, a Long Time Running screening, and a farewell brunch at Morrison's. Email jd@tthpods.com to get on the list.GEDfest Toronto - Saturday, October 17th at the Horseshoe Tavern with Grace, 2, raising money for Campfire Circle and the Murphy Family Fund in Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer. Yes, the same room John Mann played the night before the on-sale. That building keeps showing up. Tickets: facebook.com/GEDfestYYZClosingThanks to Ernie, Scott, and Jeff for bringing August 10th back - the flag, the notebook, the kids checking in on their dads. The Tragically Hip play the same building two nights later. Toronto Night 2, August 12th, brand new panel. We go again.More from the seriesVictoria, where the final tour began: redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/99071e40-9d10-48f8-9b5d-f92416e791c3Calgary Night 1, from earlier on the run: redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/2937266e-6c5a-4435-87a8-dcc35b478f37CommunityFacebook community: community.tthpods.comInstagram: @tthpodsYouTube: youtube.com/@tthpodsYer Letter: subscribe.tthpods.comEmail: jd@tthpods.comTip jar (tips, never donations): buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40#TheTragicallyHip #GordDownie #ManMachinePoem #DayForNight #PhantomPower #TTHPodsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Three fans - one in the penalty box, one in the last row, one from down the street - relive the night The Hip said goodbye to London.DescriptionAugust 8th, 2016. Budweiser Gardens, London, Ontario - show nine of the Man Machine Poem Tour, and the last night The Tragically Hip would ever play that city. The lights drop, the band walks out, and the first song is 'Opiated'. Wade had more than 40 Hip shows under his belt and had never heard them open with it. Not once. That kind of night.This one is a full table - three Hipstories from three corners of the map. Dave from St. Louis made the 13-hour drive one week after hernia surgery, found two tickets through a fellow fan on the Facebook forum after a StubHub snafu, called ahead about a wheelchair, and walked out with penalty box seats 15 rows from the stage. Treated, in his words, like royalty. Dan from Buffalo rode in with his brother Matt - the same brother who took him to his first Hip show at the Aud in 1995 - on the way to London, Hamilton, and eventually Kingston. And Wade from London didn't have to travel at all. His city, his buddies up from Leamington, dinner on a patio two blocks from the arena with The Hip on the speakers.The panel walks the whole night. The pause after "I'll die before I quit" in 'It Can't Be Nashville Every Night', and the roar that filled it. "It's been a pleasure doing business with you" landing like a ton of bricks in 'Scared'. 'Pigeon Camera' in the first encore, and Wade suddenly finding dust in the air. The four-songs-per-album architecture of the set, the rarely played "In Between Evolution" material, and the 'Little Bones' that was planned for the night and never came - Gord stepping to the mic instead to thank London and remember the first time The Hip played there, when nine people showed up. Why no 'Little Bones'? The way Dave heard it, it had everything to do with keeping Johnny Fay healthy. So there's that.Then the ride home. A living wake that turned into a celebration, a 12-round boxing match where everybody came out a winner, and two separate no-tickets pacts - one made in London, one in Buffalo - that would carry all three of these guys to Kingston on August 20th. But that's a story the episode tells better.(Setlist details confirmed via setlist.fm - right down to the extended 'Daredevil' outro Dave remembered correctly.)The panelDave from St. Louis - a diehard from the middle of America who has chased The Hip through Chicago, Detroit, and Dallas, and who streamed the Kingston broadcast with friends from his living room on August 20th, 2016.Dan from Buffalo - first show at the Aud in 1995, three stops on the final tour, 28th in line the morning Kingston released 200 tickets, and visible in Long Time Running during 'Courage', singing in the front row of the penalty box.Wade from London - 40 plus shows, from a bouncer-assisted first night at Royal Oak at 17 to Budweiser Gardens, introduced to the band by the cassettes his brother brought home from Western on laundry weekends.Come say hiThe Gathering in Kingston, August 20th to 23rd - a mixer at the Merchant Pub, Choir! Choir! Choir! in Springer Market Square, a listening party for "The Tragically Hip Live, July 22 - August 20, 2016", a Long Time Running screening, and a farewell brunch at Morrison's. Email jd@tthpods.com to get on the list.GEDfest Toronto - Saturday, October 17th at the Horseshoe Tavern with Grace, 2, raising money for Campfire Circle and the Murphy Family Fund in Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer. Tickets: gedfest. caGrace, 2 in London - Friday, August 21st at London Music Hall, playing this very setlist front to back. Wade's plug, and a good one.ClosingThanks to Dave, Dan, and Wade for bringing August 8th back to life - the wheelchair, the pacts, and the dust in the air. The reflections roll on down the 401 next time.More from the seriesVictoria, where the final tour began: redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/99071e40-9d10-48f8-9b5d-f92416e791c3Calgary Night 1, the latest stop: redcircle.com/shows/a01e8de3-1a04-4a44-ab9c-8fc6e3cb7474/ep/2937266e-6c5a-4435-87a8-dcc35b478f37CommunityFacebook community: community.tthpods.comInstagram: @tthpodsYouTube: youtube.com/@tthpodsYer Letter: subscribe.tthpods.comEmail: jd@tthpods.comTip jar: buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40#TheTragicallyHip #GordDownie #ManMachinePoem #HipFans #TTHPods #CanadianMusicSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The review ran with no star rating. Infinite stars out of five. Four fans who were inside the MTS Centre explain why that was the only honest math.Episode summaryAugust 5th, 2016. A Friday night, show eight of the Man Machine Poem Tour, and the MTS Centre sits smack in the middle of downtown Winnipeg with no room to breathe. The Tragically Hip open with four straight from "Fully Completely", and the second song is 'Pigeon Camera' - a tour debut nobody in the building saw coming. Ten years on, four fans who were there pass the night around the table with jD.Nicole from Winnipeg raised three daughters on this music and lived her whole life in Thunder Bay before Winnipeg claimed her. She loaded two teenagers into the car and drove eight hours west so her girls could finally see the band she had been singing to them since the car seat. Somewhere in the causeway, the opening notes of 'At the Hundredth Meridian' hit, and the cranky seventeen-year-old looked at her mother and got it.Kim from Cambridge has 41 Hip shows on her card, and Winnipeg came with a bonus night. Same hotel as the band, a waiter's tip to come back to the bar later, a hundred-dollar bar tab worth of nerve, and then a gracious Rob Baker outside the bathroom, a sit-down with Gord Downie's bus driver, and a photo with Gord Sinclair. The guitar picks Bernie Breen handed over are framed with her tour poster.Dave from Montreal got the email on a beach in Crete, day two of a vacation that never recovered. He went to seven shows on the final tour, and this one meant the most - August 5th was the one-year anniversary of his mother's passing. He landed from Calgary on a WestJet flight full of Hip fans, caught the band's tweet about seats beside the stage, and cabbed straight from the airport to the box office. In the hotel lobby he told Paul Langlois that 'Three Pistols' had dodged him for 65 shows. "I can promise you you're going to hear it," Paul said.Alicia from Winnipeg heard the news before almost anybody, because breaking news was her job - she was the editor at Metro Winnipeg. She reviewed the show on deadline, one ticket, scribbling in a row of stunned critics, and filed it with no star rating at all. Infinite stars out of five. You can't score a goodbye.They talk about the four-song "Now for Plan A" block and what it asked of the room. About Gord Downie stopping the show to thank the Winnipeg people who built the band an audience, and a local music writer's phone detonating in real time. About the scream at the end of 'New Orleans Is Sinking' that shut an entire arena up, Kim's Periscope stream that died the moment 'Springtime in Vienna' made holding a phone still impossible, and the moment Dave realized the rants were gone - no workshopping, because there was nothing coming next. And about August 20th, which found them in a second row in Kingston, a basement watch party, and a raucous Thunder Bay bar called The Foundry.Nobody at this table claims the full picture. They just know what that room felt like, and ten years has not dulled it. This is the Winnipeg night, told back by the people who lived it.Key takeaways• 'Pigeon Camera' and 'Streets Ahead' were both tour debuts that night, and the setlist held five songs from "Road Apples" and nothing from "Day for Night" - Calgary got that block two nights earlier (source: setlist.fm).• Kim from Cambridge spent the night before the show in the band's hotel bar. Rob Baker was gracious, a bus driver made the introductions, Gord Sinclair posed for photos, and Bernie Breen handed out guitar picks.• Dave from Montreal traded up to seats beside the stage the day of the show off a band tweet, then put his spare pair on StubHub at face value. He did it again in Hamilton and Ottawa. Ten years later, he is finally telling that secret.• Gord stopped the Winnipeg show to thank the local supporters who built the band an audience there - the panel can only remember it happening one other place, Hamilton. One Winnipeg music writer's phone exploded on the spot.• The night before the show, a Winnipeg lawyer fighting the same brain cancer threw a fundraiser - and the man Nicole from Winnipeg would marry years later was onstage in the band that played it.• Alicia from Winnipeg filed her Metro Winnipeg review as infinite stars out of five, and a Winnipeg Free Press reviewer independently refused to put a number on it too. https://web.archive.org/web/20160807202054/http://www.metronews.ca/news/winnipeg/2016/08/06/review-at-the-hundredth-meridian-tragically-hip.htmlQuotes“I always thought we had more time.”Nicole from Winnipeg“I said, infinite stars out of five, because there's no way to do it, whether you're a Hip fan or not.”Alicia from Winnipeg“When he stepped out in that green suit and just commanded that stage, it ended all of that. All of those nerves that I had before the show, they were gone in the first few notes.”Kim from Cambridge“I just had this moment of heartbreak of, oh, he's not workshopping because there's nothing coming next.”Dave from Montreal“If he saw me, I wanted him to know that Dave from Montreal was staring back at him.”Dave from MontrealGuest information• Nicole from Winnipeg - Thunder Bay born and raised, Winnipeg for the last six years. Raised three daughters on The Hip, and two of them made the 2016 drive with her. Her husband plays in Retro Radio, a Winnipeg classic rock band, and their love story runs through this music.• Kim from Cambridge - 41 Hip shows, Kingston included, second row, in a shirt she made herself. Drove out in a new Jeep with her cousin, camping at Pancake Bay and Sleeping Giant on the way. Keeper of feathers, tour-suit leather patches, and a Six String Nation story.• Dave from Montreal - Montreal journalist. Seven shows on the Man Machine Poem Tour, 65 Hip shows deep by that August. Wrote a pre-tour love letter in the National Post and a Rover essay on cover bands. A book is on the way, and that is all he will say for now.• Alicia from Winnipeg - journalist and then-editor at Metro Winnipeg, who reviewed the show that night. On weekends she fronts Whoopsie Daisy, a Winnipeg classic rock cover band, where 'New Orleans Is Sinking' gets the rage out the healthy way.  https://whoopsiedacey.wordpress.com/Resources, links and references• setlist.fm - the full Winnipeg, August 5 2016 setlist, including both tour debuts.• David Bastedo - The Tragically Hip's official concert photographer. His Winnipeg crowd shot is the one Dave found himself inside.• Dave's pre-tour love letter in the National Post. https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/music/the-tragically-hip-gord-downie• Dave's Rover essay on cover bands, The Strictly Hip, and letting the music live on. https://therover.ca/searching-for-the-tragically-hip/• The bands keeping the music live, named on mic: Killer Whale Tank (Winnipeg), The Incredibly Hip (Brandon), The Hip Experience (on tour across Canada), The Strictly Hip (Buffalo), and Whoopsie Daisy.• "Secret Path" and The Downie Wenjack Fund - the work Nicole's daughter carries forward from the final tour.Calls to actionMeet us in Kingston. The Gathering runs August 20 to 23 - a mixer at the Merchant Pub, Choir! Choir! Choir! in Springer Market Square, a first listen of "The Tragically Hip Live, July 22 - August 20, 2016" the day it drops, a Long Time Running screening, and a farewell brunch at Morrison's on the way out of town. Get on the list. email jd@tthpods.comGEDfest comes to Toronto. October 17th, the anniversary of Gord's passing, at the Horseshoe Tavern with Grace, 2. Nine years running, over $750,000 raised, and this year it is for Campfire Circle and the Murphy Family Fund in Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer. gedfest.caBuy jD a coffee. Editing four loquacious guests is a labour of love. Tips only, no guilt. So there's that. [hyperlink: Buy jD a coffee - buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40Related episodes• Yer Hipstories - Edmonton 2, July 30, 2016 https://kite.link/Edmonton2• Yer Hipstories - Victoria, July 22 2016 https://kite.link/Victoria• Now for Plan A - Redux https://kite.link/nowforplanaClosing paragraphNicole, thank you for the sixteen-hour round trip and for the image of a two-year-old singing 'Boots or Hearts' from a car seat. Kim, thank you for holding your nerve at that hotel bar until it turned into guitar picks. Dave, thank you for bringing your mom into the room with you, and for owning every emotion Gord taught you to own. Alicia, thank you for infinite stars out of five, the only rating system this series recognizes.The band takes an extra day off, then it is Ontario the rest of the way home. Come back on August 8th for London, August 8 2016 - new building, new panel, and the home stretch beginning. If you were in one of these rooms, leave yer Hipstory. This series is stitched together from them.Socials and community• Facebook: facebook.com/groups/tthpods• Instagram: @tthpods]• YouTube: youtube.com/@tthpods]• Email: jd@tthpods.com]#TheTragicallyHip #GordDownie #ManMachinePoem #FullyCompletely #RoadApples #NowForPlanASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The band took their bow. The house lights came up, and nobody in the Saddledome moved. This is the night the ovation would not stop.Episode summaryAugust 3rd, 2016. A Wednesday. Two nights after the first Calgary show, The Tragically Hip walked back into the Scotiabank Saddledome and played the city goodbye. Ten years on, three fans who were in the building pass the night around the table with jD.Spencer from Calgary is back from the night one episode. This was his third show of the Man Machine Poem Tour and the last time he saw the band live, and he spent it with Alan and Chantel, old friends from ten years of Hitmen games and Saddledome nights. His friend Al's text said it best: heavy but celebratory, like we all knew what was happening but we chose to live in the moment.Julie from Calgary hadn't seen The Hip since 1997. The tickets were a first date anniversary present. She and Keith from Calgary went with her parents, still dating, married the next year, and 'Ahead by a Century' was the wedding song.They talk about the word glioblastoma and where it landed in Julie's family. About Spencer's Periscope vigil in a Calgary bar the night the tour opened in Victoria. About 'Scared' with the lights up, the Jaws shirt, and an ovation that went on so long Gord Downie just stood there in the house lights, telling Calgary it was beautiful.Nobody here claims to be the expert. They were in the room, and ten years later two of them run a charity festival because of it. That part comes up too.Key takeaways• The tickets were a first date anniversary present. Keith and Julie were still dating at the show, married the next year, and 'Ahead by a Century' was their wedding song. Spencer had it at his wedding too.• Spencer watched the Victoria opener through a stranger's Periscope stream in a Calgary bar, and only breathed again once Gord got through the first song.• The middle of the set was an "In Violet Light" collector's run: 'Use It Up' (first since 2006), 'It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken' (tour debut), 'Throwing Off Glass' (first since 2009), and 'The Dire Wolf' (tour debut). Verified against setlist.fm, cross-referenced with Hipbase.• Julie marks 'Scared' as the moment the night turned - lights up, arms around strangers, the first cracks showing.• The morning the news broke, Keith wore The Hip under his suit to client meetings at the bank, and decided anyone put off by it was not his kind of client anyway.• GEDfest exists because of this show. Julie and Keith founded it after the tour, it turns nine this year, and Spencer signed on as an ambassador before the episode was over.Quotes"Everyone just became one. And for one night, there's very few nights in your life where everybody is connected, positive, happy, loving, sad. You could have hugged anyone in there. You could have kissed anyone in there. It would have been accepted."- Julie from Calgary"This might sound like hyperbole, but in a lot of ways that show changed my life."- Keith from CalgaryGuest information• Spencer from Calgary - back from night one. Three shows on the final tour, and this was the last time he saw The Hip live. His daughter's name is Grace. Draw your own conclusions.• Julie from Calgary - GEDfest co-founder. Had not seen The Hip since 1997. Her first podcast, ever. She did great.• Keith from Calgary - GEDfest co-founder. Still has the paper tickets. The poster is framed on the wall.Resources, links and references• setlist.fm - the full Calgary, August 3 2016 setlist, including both tour debuts and the ten year gap on 'Use It Up'. • Hipbase - primary source for The Tragically Hip setlists and discography, cross-referenced against setlist.fm. • GEDfest - live music for the life and legacy of Gord Edgar Downie, with proceeds to cancer charities across Canada. gedfest.ca]• Helping Families Handle Cancer - the Calgary charity Spencer's sister runs for families whose child is going through cancer.• Lilliput Hats - Karyn Ruiz's Toronto shop, where the hats Keith remembers came from. Related past episodes:• Yer Hipstories: Reflections From The Final Tour - Vancover Night 1 https://kite.link/Vancouver1. • Yer Hipstories: Reflections From The Final Tour - Victoria, July 22 2016 - the opening night Spencer watched through a stranger's phone. https://kite.link/Victoria• Fully & Completely: redux - Man Machine Poem - the record behind the four song block.https://kite.link/MMPreduxThings to knowGive the anniversary somewhere to go. GEDfest plays Toronto for the first time - Saturday, October 17th, the anniversary of Gord's passing, at the Horseshoe Tavern with Grace, 2. Every dollar raised goes to Campfire Circle and the Murphy Family Fund in Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer. Julie and Keith built this festival out of the night you just heard about. Tickets are on sale now. So there's that. [hyperlink: Grab tickets - GEDfest.caCome home to Kingston. The Gathering runs August 20th to 23rd - a mixer at the Merchant Pub, Choir! Choir! Choir! in Springer Market Square, a listening party, a Long Time Running screening, and a farewell brunch at Morrison's. If you're making the trip, get on the list. [hyperlink: Email jd@tthpods.com]Buy jD a coffeeEditing is hard. Help keep the battery charged and buy jD a coffee. Tips only, no guilt. [hyperlink: Buy jD a coffee - buymeacoffee.com/tthtop40Closing paragraphJulie, thank you for doing your first podcast ever and for the bubble of love. Keith, thank you for the postcard: the whole dome on its feet, lights up, nobody leaving. Spencer, thank you for coming back, and for signing up as a GEDfest ambassador live on mic. That is how this community works. In a couple of days the tour crosses the Rockies - Winnipeg, August 5 2016, with a brand new panel. The Tragically Hip Podcast Series keeps heading east, all the way home.Socials and community• Facebook: facebook.com/groups/tthpods• Instagram: @tthpods• YouTube: youtube.com/@tthpods• Email: jd@tthpods.com#TheTragicallyHip #GordDownie #GordonEdgarDownie #ManMachinePoem #InVioletLight #HipFansSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode DescriptionTen years to the day, JD travels back to July 30, 2016 and the second of two Edmonton nights on the Man Machine Poem Tour. He's joined by two Edmontonians who were in the building — Kirsten and Chris — for a conversation about scalped tickets and Ticketmaster nightmares, the last concert ever held in Rexall Place, a set list that dug deeper than anyone expected, and the two encores that sent a city home in pieces.It's a night of firsts and lasts: 'Scared' heard live for the first time and the last time in the same breath, a room full of strangers crying through 'Courage,' and a final 'Bobcaygeon' with the whole barn lit up. Fair warning — the waterworks come up more than once.Around the TableJD — host, Your Hipster's Reflections from the Final TourKirsten (Edmonton) — roughly 20 Hip shows deep; attended both Edmonton nights and Calgary night one. First saw the band on the third Another Roadside Attraction tour.Chris (Edmonton) — about half a dozen shows, going back to an Up to Here–era gig at the old Edmonton Convention Centre. Brought his brother to night two.In This EpisodeThe Icebreaker: One Song That Puts You Back in the RoomKirsten picks "Scared" — she was up in the stands when the lights came down and the neon tubes took over. The song and the staging landed at exactly the right moment.Chris picks "Ahead by a Century," and explains why the line "disappointing news getting me down" hit like a freight train that night. He also names "Scared" as a shock — a deep cut he had never heard live and never expected to.A running theme starts here: how far into the catalogue the band was willing to reach on this tour.Hearing the News, and the Fight for TicketsKirsten on the diagnosis: devastating, and immediately followed by a desperate need to be in the room to honour the band.Her Ticketmaster ordeal — bounced three separate times — and a side story about how organizing an unplugged Headstones gig for a Pledge Music drive led to a friendship with Courtney, from the Hip's management side. Shout out to Courtney for the patience and the eventual tickets to Edmonton night one and Calgary night one.Chris rewinds much further: his first Hip show at the old Shaw/Edmonton Convention Centre, when his buddy won the last pair of tickets on the radio and took someone else. Chris went down anyway, watched people offer $200 for a $20 ticket, walked back toward the LRT station, and got face value from the fifteenth person he asked.The beer jug legend — paying a bouncer $20 to work the beer gardens, selling jugs at a markup, and Gord reaching down, taking a swig from Chris's jug, and hurling it into the crowd.The Fully Completely tour show he almost missed: hungover off a flight home from Mexico, picked up at the airport by his dad, who happened to have tickets. They caught it from about song four.For the final tour, a coworker — Kathy Thompson, ticket savant — tipped him off about the presale three days early. He landed what he calls the worst seats of his life and has never been happier about bad seats.Who They Went WithKirsten took her friend Natasha to night two, up in section 201; she had been on the floor for night one with her now-wife, who had never seen the Hip before.Seeing the tour from two different vantage points meant two different shows — and from the upper level she could suddenly see the teleprompters on stage.Chris invited both of the buddies from that very first show — one in Victoria, one living in France — and both had to bow out. His brother got the ticket, and the two of them have a lot of Hip history together.The Set ListOpens with "Blow at High Dough."Chris on the run of Courage / At the Hundredth Meridian / Wheat Kings / Fifty Mission Cap — four of his all-time favourites back to back. He told his brother he could have walked out happy right there.The deep-album slot that night: We Are the Same. Kirsten singles out "Now the Struggle Has a Name" — she still remembers the notes Gord hit — and talks about the mood of "Coffee Girl" and "Morning Moon."Chris is candid that the later records don't sit with him the way the early ones do, and names "An Inch an Hour" as the one that got away.Both were set-list watching night to night, trying to guess which album would get pulled next — and Kirsten notes what it meant for Gord to rotate the set at all, given how well known his struggles with lyrics were (see: "Cordelia" quietly disappearing from set lists for years).The EncoresEncore 1: Greasy Jungle → Scared → Grace, TooEncore 2: Fireworks → BobcaygeonKirsten on closing with "Bobcaygeon" instead of the usual barn-burner — phones and lighters up across the building, and Gord taking long moments to look out and take it in.Chris connects the "checkerboard floors" line to the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, and reads the closer as the band pointing back at where they started. He still goes to the Horseshoe every time he's in Toronto.Gord on StageThe eye contact — a recurring observation across this series. Kirsten notes Gord historically avoided looking at people because singing faces threw him off, and that on this tour the fourth wall came down.Her impression of him off stage from a brief meeting: quiet, soft-spoken, very funny, extremely thoughtful.Chris was struck by how minimalist the production was — no big screens, just five guys, a silver suit, the feather hat and the Jaws shirt.The honest part: Gord was visibly struggling in places, missing notes, with the band filling the gaps — and getting noticeably stronger night over night. Kirsten describes a collective will from the crowd pushing him through.The Last Night in the BarnThis was the final concert at Rexall Place / Northlands Coliseum before the move to Rogers Place — so the night carried a second goodbye.Chris and his brother started at the Vinyl Needle downtown (dinner, beers, and a Hip tribute band playing to a very envious crowd), then rode the LRT through pouring rain.Walking into a building he had been going to since 1980 and finding it stripped and sterile — memorabilia pulled down, replaced with deep-cut oddities like an old Edmonton Drillers photo.Kirsten on saying goodbye to a venue where she had seen Oilers playoffs, countless bands, and the Hip many times over.When It Hit"Courage." Chris looked left, looked right, looked down, looked at his brother — everyone was crying. First time he had ever cried at a concert.Kirsten describes it coming in waves, every night, over and over: this is it, this is the final tour.Chris screaming himself hoarse for one more encore — and getting it.Walking out: heavy, but joyful. The same line over and over on the way to the train — "I can't believe I was here."August 20: The CBC National BroadcastKirsten missed it live — Edmonton Fringe obligations with her wife — caught what she could on CBC Radio in the car, then watched her recording that night and lost it.Her take on Gord's address to Trudeau and the reconciliation focus of his final chapter, and on the optimism she thinks the country still needs.Chris hosted a house party for 15 or so, most of them less invested than he was, and had to explain to a room of nieces and nephews why Uncle Chris was crying on the couch.Both reflect on the outdoor watch parties across the country — and Chris floats the idea of doing one for the 10th anniversary.What They'd Tell Someone Who Wasn't ThereChris on the Hip as Canadiana nobody else has matched — the loon call in "Wheat Kings," getting away with naming an album Road Apples, the reflexive "Jacques Cartier, right this way" he and his buddy blurted out at a statue in France — and on being unabashedly proud to be Canadian.Kirsten remembers a spotlit banner behind the stage reading "Canada Loves the Hip," and lands on the privilege of witnessing it: great musicianship, great ambassadors, good people making good art.Notable Quotes“He didn't just sing it. He poured everything into that lyric — the only way he can.” — Chris, on "Ahead by a Century"“I was in the building. And that was what was important. I don't think I've ever been so happy to get such crappy tickets in my life.” — Chris“You just kind of willing him. There was a collective will, just like — you can do this.” — Kirsten“I looked to my left, looked to my right, looked down, and then I looked at my brother, and everybody was crying.” — Chris, on "Courage"“It came in waves. Each night it would come in waves — this is it. This is the final tour.” — Kirsten“I can't believe I was here. That was the thing we kept hearing over and over again as we got on the train.” — Chris“To be a witness of such great musicianship, such great ambassadors to Canada. Just good people doing good art.” — KirstenMentioned in This EpisodeVenues: Rexall Place / Northlands Coliseum · Rogers Place · Edmonton (Shaw) Convention Centre · the Vinyl Needle · the Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto · K-Rock Centre, KingstonSongs: Blow at High Dough · Courage · At the Hundredth Meridian · Wheat Kings · Fifty Mission Cap · Now the Struggle Has a Name · Coffee Girl · Morning Moon · New Orleans Is Sinking · Cordelia · An Inch an Hour · Greasy Jungle · Scared · Grace, Too · Fireworks · Bobcaygeon · Ahead by a CenturyAlbums & tours: Up to Here · Road Apples · Fully Completely · Live Between Us · Music @ Work · We Are the Same · Man Machine Poem · Another Roadside AttractionPeople: Gord Downie · Paul, Rob, Gord Sinclair and Johnny Fay · Courtney (Hip management) · Kathy Thompson · the Headstones · Robert Plant & Alison Krauss at the Edmonton Folk Music FestivalPlugs & Next TimeKirsten and Chris both used their plug on this podcast. Take your flowers, JD.Next episode: Calgary, Night 1 — August 1, 2016.For more information and to follow the series, visit home.tthpods.com. To reach JD, email jd@tthpods.com.This has been a presentation of the Tragically Hip Podcast Series.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we are joined by a pop culture enthusiast and bestselling author! Elamin Abdelmahmoud is the host of CBC Radio's daily arts, pop culture and entertainment show COMMOTION, and a former writer for BuzzFeed News. Jann and Elamin discuss big stars revisiting smaller shows like Shania Twain's recent pop-up at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto. Elamin reflects on the energy in the room and gives us his take on her new album. He shares his story from growing up in Sudan to becoming a national CBC host. They also explore everything from celebrity success and social media to Canadian film and the power of surprise in entertainment with an interesting take on reality tv, let us know what you think! More About Elamin: His work has appeared in the Globe and Mail, Maclean's, Rolling Stone and others. Elamin is the author of Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces, a number one national bestseller, a Globe 100 book, and a New York Times notable book. Find out more about Elamin and his show Commotion: https://link.mgln.ai/commotionxjann  #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠www.jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Shania Twain playing Toronto's legendary Horseshoe Tavern to Post Malone teasing a return to hip-hop and having a concert cut short by a massive Edmonton storm, we break down the biggest entertainment headlines of the day. Plus, Tom Holland's post-Marvel mishap, Ryan Gosling's reported arrival in the Marvel universe as Ghost Rider, a Canadian politician accidentally reading an AI prompt aloud, and the wildest stories involving a porta-potty, a new colour called “Olo,” and Usher's warning to fans after an awkward on-stage moment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A side-two burner with a secret third verse? The panel digs into the 1988 Horseshoe debut and discovers 'Every Time You Go' was once a song called 'Holding Out'.Episode SummaryThe wheel said 'Every Time You Go', and the wheel does not lie. This week, The Tragically Hip On Shuffle takes on the side-two rocker from "Up to Here" (1989) - played live 61 times between July 15th, 1988 and June 25th, 2004, three of them as encores, and ranked #93 of 169 on the fan countdown, sandwiched between 'Heaven Is a Better Place Today' and 'When the Weight Comes Down'. jD gathers Andrew from Winnipeg, Adam from South Tampa, and Daryl from Belleville to debate, discuss, and dissect it.The listening party spins the demo from the "Up to Here" box set - a skeleton with muscle, as jD puts it, alive but not quite finished. Then comes the find of the night: both Daryl and Adam independently dug up the song's live debut at the Horseshoe Tavern, July 15th, 1988, where Gord Downie introduces it as 'Holding Out', dedicates it to race car driver Bobby Rahal, and sings a lost third verse - a prom dress, a tear-stained vest, and a waltz - that the band later cut. They did not play it again for a year. So there's that.From there it's a close read of the lyrics - knowing a Dave, the big snake pit, a birthday suitcase brown from dust from no place, and the formidable "my girl don't just walk, she unfurls" - plus the Thunder Road parallel, the highway girl connection, and Andrew's case that this song is the musical blueprint for 'Little Bones'. The poll lands at 69% love it, the panel wrestles with a front-loaded record and a side two that swings, and Adam asks the question every box-set owner is asking: how did 'Wait So Long' not make this album?The wheel gets spun twice (a first - the chat caught a repeat), the Kingston gathering gets a massive plug, and a big scheduling announcement lands: next week's live stream moves to Tuesday night, because Wednesday belongs to the debut of Yer Hipstories: Reflections From The Final Tour.The PanelAndrew from Winnipeg - host of Alphabet Soup on UMFM (the letter Z is up next), the Radiohead podcast Head Full of Radio, and Threads Bachelorette. This week's cheerful tolerator, and the man who spotted the 'Little Bones'DNA.Adam from South Tampa - retired, armed with the actual countdown brochure, and the one who caught the play-count error in the listing. Grateful this song is not the Paul Young one.Daryl from Belleville - survived a last-minute audio miracle (and a spilled plant) to get on the stream. Vintage Hip evangelist who introduced "Up to Here" to his 17-year-old daughter, and co-discoverer of the lost verse.Timestamps00:00 - Welcome and panel introductions01:23 - First hit: favourite Hip summer jams06:06 - The tale of the tape: 'Every Time You Go' by the numbers08:32 - Poll check: 69% love it10:56 - Listening party: the demo from the "Up to Here" box set14:32 - First reactions: reverb, toms, and background vocals17:00 - The lost verse: July 15th, 1988 at the Horseshoe, and a song called 'Holding Out'20:47 - Andrew hears 'Little Bones' in the bones25:57 - The curse of the first two records29:31 - The lyrics: Daves, snake pits, and a girl who unfurls36:11 - Side two of "Up to Here": front-loaded or fully loaded?44:46 - The 'Wait So Long' problem46:56 - Final thoughts around the table53:37 - Spin the wheel - twice57:05 - Big announcements: Tuesday streams and a new series58:37 - Plugs and the Kingston gatheringResources & ReferencesSetlist and play-count data: hat tip to the Hip Handbook and setlist.fmThe 1988 Horseshoe Tavern recording courtesy of The Tragically Hip Archive - preservation work that made the whole episodeThe demo of 'Every Time You Go' comes from the "Up to Here" box setPodcasts plugged this week: Sarah's Tangentially Hip, Head Full of Radio, Alphabet Soup on UMFM, and Threads BacheloretteJoin InThe randomness is the feature, and the community is the point. Join the community Facebook group to catch the next live stream, vote in the polls, and share your take in the chat. Want more from the network between episodes? Subscribe to Yer Letter, the monthly newsletter from jD.Heading to Kingston? The gathering runs August 20th to 23rd alongside Forever Hip - a mixer at the Merchant Pub, Choir! Choir! Choir! in Springer Market Square, a listening party for the brand new record "The Tragically Hip Live, July 22 - August 20, 2016" on its release day, a Long Time Running screening, the CBC re-airing of a national celebration, and a farewell brunch at Morrison's. Reach out to jD to get in on any or all of it.ClosingHuge thanks to Andrew from Winnipeg, Adam from South Tampa, and Daryl from Belleville for bringing the goods - lost verses, countdown brochures, and one very good Everly Brothers joke. The takeaway this week: even a side-two album track has a secret history, and sometimes the archive gives you a whole extra verse.Two dates to circle. Next week the live stream moves to Tuesday night at 8 to talk '700 Ft. Ceiling' from "Trouble at the Hen House". Then Wednesday night, exactly ten years on from Victoria, Yer Hipstories: Reflections From The Final Tour kicks off - a new episode every second day celebrating the Man Machine Poem Tour. Get after it.ConnectFacebook group: community.tthpods.com | Instagram: @tthpods | YouTube: youtube.com/@tthpods | Email: jd@tthpods.com#TheTragicallyHip #TragicallyHip #GordDownie #UpToHere #TTHOnShuffle #InGordWeTrustSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump claims China hacked voter files to push strict Republican-backed citizenship proof for voters. Andy Burnham chosen as new U.K. Labour leader, set to become Prime Minister on Monday following Keir Starmer's resignation. Nearly 130 out-of-control wildfires rage across Canada as a northern community burns to the ground. Hundreds flee and more than 1,300 homes face evacuation alerts as volatile wildfires advance across B.C. Rogers is laying off support workers as customers fume over long wait lines and bad service. Shania Twain checks off a lifelong dream with an intimate, sold-out surprise show at Toronto's legendary Horseshoe Tavern.

10,000 Maniacs co-founder Dennis Drew talks about the band's 45th anniversary, their roots just across the border from Toronto in Jamestown NY, coming up on a parallel path with Michael Stipe and REM, the impact of former lead singer Natalie Merchant, their landmark 1993 performance on MTV Unplugged, opening for the Grateful Dead in front of 80,000 at the Buffalo Bills old home at Rich Stadium, their appearances on Saturday Night Live The Tonight Show Late Night with David Letterman The Arsenio Hall Show, smoking up with Jerry Garcia, their interactions with Doug Flutie Paul McCartney Bill Cosby President Bill Clinton Senator Hillary Clinton Dennis Miller Max Weinberg Judge Reinhold David Byrne Catherine O'Hara Phil Hartman Jay Leno, and memories of their Canadian border issues experienced while on the way to playing the Horseshoe Tavern! Dennis and 10,000 Maniacs are playing a 45th anniversary hometown show in Jamestown NY on Saturday September 5th, for full info please visit www.maniacs.com TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32.069 It's the time of the year for the merriest of real rockin' music! Join the Aztec Werewolf™, DJ Del Villarreal for some wild seasonal sounds, supplemented by a seriously sweet blend of killer vintage & modern roots-rockabilly songs! Dig the latest from the Diamond Daddios, marvel at the debut of Hanna Hush, bop with the Cash-inspired sound of Jay Ernest, blast off to the cosmic Vince & the Moon Boppers, go cat crazy with The Tennessee Drifters, groove to the Ameripolitan sounds of Paul Burch, rock with the smooth stylings of The Blue Velvets and celebrate the season with the new X-Mas single from The Country Side of Harmonica Sam! Get excited for Toronto's Bad A$$ rockabilly event (Sat. Dec. 20th! at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern) featuring The Rover Boys Trio & The Bad Fortunes - don't miss it if you find yourself North of the border next weekend! Plenty of your favorite old school faves to enjoy up in here; bask in the nostalgiac vibes of Joey Castle, Moon Mullican, Roy Hall, Warren Smith, Ronnie Dawson, Cordell Jackson, Mickey Hawks and even Conway Twitty! Truly an excellent way to begin your holiday season, enjoy DJ Del's "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" -it's good to the last bop!™Please follow on FaceBook, Instagram & Twitter!

Daniela Soltero is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter who over the years, developed skills in songwriting, playing guitar, and singing. In just two years of performing publicly she has gotten to play on stages such as “The Horseshoe Tavern” and “Supermarket Bar and Variety, including many other venues, festivals, and songwriter rounds. Daniela's genre of music is …

Neil Young s'est engagé à ne pas vendre de billets "platinum" pour ses futures tournées, après avoir été inspiré par Robert Smith, de The Cure. Le concert de Journey à Houston a tourné court vendredi 14 mars, stoppé net en pleine performance de ‘'Don't Stop Believin'' à cause d'un incident électrique sous la scène. Radiohead a célébré le 30e anniversaire de son deuxième album, ‘'The Bends'' avec une vidéo inédite de l'un des concerts solo de Thom Yorke à l'époque, à voir sur notre site. Frank Beard, le batteur de ZZ Top, va devoir interrompre sa tournée pour raison médicale. Les fans présents au concert de Jack White à Tokyo ont eu la bonne surprise de voir Eddie Vedder rejoindre la scène pour une reprise de "Rockin' in the Free World" de Neil Young. Alors qu'Iron Maiden s'apprête à célébrer son 50e anniversaire avec la tournée ‘'Run For Your Lives'', Bruce Dickinson a tenu à clarifier une chose : le groupe ne trichera jamais sur scène. Mots-Clés : Neil Young, argent, fans, manager, agent, protéger, revendeur, prix exorbitants, profits, Ticketmaster, zones, spectacles, morceaux, écrans géants, son, tube mythique, 1981, techniciens, extincteurs, organisation, parole, public, évacuer, blessé, séquence, VHS, chanteur, acoustique, Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto, Canada, 1995, communiqué, problème, santé, remplacé, Texan, membre, équipe technique, percussionniste, John Douglas, relation, appendicectomie, urgence, Paris, 2002, rappel, Hypnotize, Seven Nation Army, White Stripes, classique, refrain, solo, prestation, tête d'affiche, anniversaire, Saturday Night Live, bandes préenregistrées, parc d'attractions, arrière-plan, voix, instruments, samples, Bruce Dickinson, approche, réel. --- Classic 21 vous informe des dernières actualités du rock, en Belgique et partout ailleurs. Le Journal du Rock, en direct chaque jour à 7h30 et 18h30 sur votre radio rock'n'pop. Merci pour votre écoute Plus de contenus de Classic 21 sur www.rtbf.be/classic21 Ecoutez-nous en live ici: https://www.rtbf.be/radio/liveradio/classic21 ou sur l'app Radioplayer BelgiqueRetrouvez l'ensemble des contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Découvrez nos autres podcasts : Le journal du Rock : https://audmns.com/VCRYfsPComic Street (BD) https://audmns.com/oIcpwibLa chronique économique : https://audmns.com/NXWNCrAHey Teacher : https://audmns.com/CIeSInQHistoires sombres du rock : https://audmns.com/ebcGgvkCollection 21 : https://audmns.com/AUdgDqHMystères et Rock'n Roll : https://audmns.com/pCrZihuLa mauvaise oreille de Freddy Tougaux : https://audmns.com/PlXQOEJRock&Sciences : https://audmns.com/lQLdKWRCook as You Are: https://audmns.com/MrmqALPNobody Knows : https://audmns.com/pnuJUlDPlein Ecran : https://audmns.com/gEmXiKzRadio Caroline : https://audmns.com/WccemSkAinsi que nos séries :Rock Icons : https://audmns.com/pcmKXZHRock'n Roll Heroes: https://audmns.com/bXtHJucFever (Erotique) : https://audmns.com/MEWEOLpEt découvrez nos animateurs dans cette série Close to You : https://audmns.com/QfFankxDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Kitchener's I, the Mountain, pick an album by their kindred souls, Toronto's The Strumbellas.Formed in 2009, they soon picked up residencies at legendary Toronto clubs like The Cameron House and The Horseshoe Tavern before releasing their debut albumMy Father and the Hunter. They then  signed with Six Shooter records and brought on The Lumineers' producer Ryan Hadlock to make their sophomore releaseWe Still Move on Dance FloorsJoin us as we chat with I, the Mountain, about The Strumbellas, The Red Dog in Peterborough, and community.

Author David McPherson talks The Horseshoe Tavern, Massey Hall, 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts, working on Toronto Raptors game-day programs during the Vince Carter days, combining his passion for golf with his passion for writing, and he shares some fun anecdotes involving Maestro-Fresh Wes, Willie Nelson/Farm-Aid, Snow, Blue Rodeo, Moe Berg, Gowan, Led Zeppelin, Lowest of the Low, the Rolling Stones and the Barenaked Ladies! For everything David McPherson, please visit his substack at https://substack.com/@davidmcpherson and his website at https://davidmcpherson.ca/ TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does political ideology matter when it comes to making material decisions? J.J. McCullough and Josh Citarella discuss. We have a live show coming up on July 22nd at 7PM EST at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto. Come watch an ancap crystal girl, a catboy fascist, a tankie and a woke lib battle it out in debate blood sport.BUY TICKTES HERE: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/horseshoe-theory-live-the-political-compass-debate-tickets-936613154157FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HSTPOD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch up with CTV News Calgary Keven Green to tell us more about the water conservation action. Rico Phillips - Director of Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Ontario Hockey League discusses the decline in youth hockey participation. Ottawa has hired a ‘Night Mayor' – we talk with the owner of the iconic Horseshoe Tavern about the state of nightlife in major Canadian cities.

When the Tragically Hip sang about "that night in Toronto with its checkerboard floors", they were talking about the Horseshoe Tavern. Famous bands like the Pixies and the Stones played there while they were in town and Canadian bands like Blue Rodeo and the Barenaked Ladies played there on their way to fame. Learn more about one of Toronto's iconic musical venues on Muddy York, Toronto's #1 history podcast. You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Toronto_History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: The Westerlies - The Dover Unicorn Sand - Rolling Heads Josh Lippi & The Overtimers  Matt Harris - Critter Cruise The Whole Other - An Army of None 

Yvonne Matsell is a celebrated music booker and long-time friend of the Canadian indie music scene. As the live music talent buyer for clubs like Ultrasound, Ted's Wrecking Yard, The Horseshoe Tavern and The Reverb Room, Yvonne gave countless indie bands their first decent gigs, and watched as many of them went on to become success stories and musical household names. Just a few of the bands and artists that flourished as a result of Yvonne's magic touch include: Skydiggers, Lowest of the Low, Rheostatics, Barenaked Ladies, Headstones, Matt Mays, Ron Sexsmith, Sarah Slean, Hawksley Workman, Feist, and Broken Social Scene. In a business that can often be tough, gritty and uber-competitive, Yvonne remains "one of the good ones". A deep love of music, good humour, generosity, and a willingness to work tirelessly on behalf of artists, has made her one of the most admired and respected people in the Canadian music landscape. Music samples in this episode:"Hey Darlene" - The Stephen Stanley Band (Before the Collapse of the Hive, 2023)"Muscle Cars and Sissy Bars" - Skydiggers (Hide Your Light, 2023)"Legal Age Life at Variety Store" - Rheostatics (Whale Music, 1992)"New Westminster Taxi Squad" - The Stephen Stanley Band (That Thin, Wild Mercury, 2003)"Journey" - The Cash Brothers (Phonebooth Tornado, 2000)"The Owl" - The Stephen Stanley Band (Before the Collapse of the Hive, 2023)"Lover You Should've Come Over" - Jeff Buckley (Live at Sin-é Legacy Edition, 1993)"All of Our Dreaming" - Skydiggers (Bittersweet Harmony, 2003)"P.I.N." - Rheostatics (The Night of the Shooting Stars, 2001)"Come to My Senses" - Skydiggers (Hide Your Light, 2023)Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the pod with a donation. Any amount helps! MUSIC BUDDY IS:Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor) Tim Vesely (co-producer/co-host) The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie Kostiuk STAY IN TOUCH Email: jane@musicbuddy.caInstagram: @musicbuddypodcastFacebook: @musicbuddypodcastTwitter: @janegowanTikTok: @musicbuddypodThis podcast is brought to you by Morning Run Productions.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: A wave of Canadians gearing up for retirement will be forced to make “significant” cuts to live comfortably for the rest of their lives, an analysis from Deloitte Canada shows. To mark the 30th anniversary of their album, Strays, Junkhouse is on tour and excitement is building for a hometown show at Bridgeworks on December 1st, followed by a performance at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern on Dec. 2. Tonight, they are playing in Waterloo at Maxwell's Concerts & Events! The end of an era in Norfolk, as they say goodbye to the 200-year-old tavern which was the first brick building in the Port Dover. Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who played a pivotal and polarizing role in U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War, has died at the age of 100. Following the repercussions of Bill C-18, Google and the Federal Government have reached a deal. The Chiefs of Ontario, representing more than 130 First Nations within the province, have filed for a judicial review of the Trudeau government's carbon tax. The federal government has landed on Boeing Co. to replace the military's aging patrol planes in a multi-billion dollar sole-source deal, closing the door on Quebec-based business jet maker Bombardier Inc., which had been pushing for an open bid. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Hwan Kim, Partner at Deloitte. Tom Wilson, Mohawk author, visual artist, and musician (LeE HARVeY osMOND, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – and Junkhouse! Matt Smith, owner of The Gator at Norfolk Tavern. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Liam Midzain-Gobin, Settler Scholar and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Brock University. Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (expertise in Canadian and American foreign and defence policy, Defence procurement, and Modern airpower.) Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

David McPherson is a Waterloo, Ontario-based author, freelance writer, and communications consultant. Ever since attending his first rock concert in 1989 (The Who) and buying his first LP (Freeze Frame by The J. Geils Band), music has become “the elixir of his life.” With more than 18,000 songs on my iPod, and an ever-growing vintage vinyl collection, it's a joy to discover new music; he loves sharing these discoveries with his wife and two children. After watching his first show [The Old 97s] at the Horseshoe Tavern more than twenty years ago, he was in love with this iconic venue. David's first book: The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern: A Complete History chronicled the history of this Toronto institution; it was published in 2017. Since, he has published two more books: Massey Hall (2021) and 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts (2023).  A regular contributor to Words + Music, GRAMMY.com and the Globe & Mail, over the years, his writing has appeared in countless publications including: Zoomer!, Sharp, No Depression, Paste, American Songwriter, Bluegrass Unlimited, Exclaim! and Canadian Musician. As president and chief creative officer of McPherson Communications, David helps clients get the words right. Clients, past and present, include: Osler Bluff Ski Club, the University of Waterloo, Westmount Golf & Country Club and TELUS International. Website: https://davidmcpherson.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcphersoncomm/ Buy the book: https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459751583-101-fascinating-canadian-music-facts This episode is brought to you byGo to BETTERHELP.com/apologue for confidential online counselling.use the code word Apologue for a 7 day free trial Pledge monthly with Patreon https://www.patreon.com/apologueShop Apologue products at http://apologue.ca/shop Go get the 1 hour mini Documentary on Lowest of the Low's Classic Album Shakespeare my Butt at https://thelowdoc.gumroad.com/l/SMB

In this unique episode, I intertwine history with engaging conversation. The Band made their inaugural appearance at Massey Hall in 1970, a highly anticipated hometown performance that critics hailed as nothing short of a "religious experience." Massey Hall holds a revered place in Toronto's cultural heritage, akin to the Ryman Auditorium, situated north of the border, and it has hosted some of the greatest performers in its hallowed halls. On November 18, 2023, Chest Fever, who received the official seal of approval from Robbie Robertson before his passing, will bring their outstanding celebration of The Last Waltz to Massey Hall. Joining them will be an illustrious lineup of guest artists. I sit down with Chest Fever to explore their journey from the intimate confines of Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern to the grandeur of Massey Hall. We delve into their meticulous preparation, the mounting anticipation, and much more! If you're interesting in attending the event, you can visit http://chestfeverofficial.com/thelastwaltz and use my promo code "thebandpodcast" for five dollars off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Darcy Walsh for a chat with Owen, Nick, Matt, Max of Customer Service @customerservice4301 Straight out of the gate this Halifax, Nova Scotia based band is killing it with their live show and have a slew of upcoming performances. Who is Customer Service? Watch along to find out more. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Canadian Summer Rock N' Rawr Tour May 27 Shoebox Cantina, New Glasgow, NS June 2 The Engine Room, Truro, NS June 3 SPOONAPALOOZA, Halifax, NS July 6 Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto, ON July 8 Cameron House, Toronto, ON July 10 Doors Pub, Hamilton, ON July 11 Dakota Tavern, Toronto, ON July 12 The Mansion, Kingston, ON July 13 Avant-Garde, Ottawa, ON July 14 Casa del Popolo, Montreal, QC More Dates TBA Find Customer Service online: https://linktr.ee/customerserviceisaband Follow Customer Service on Instagram for the "Largest Jacket Collection in Atlantic Canada" @customerservice.ca --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/east-coast-dna/message

Sebastien Grainger is a musician who is best known as half of the legendary alternative rock band, Death From Above 1979. After playing four back to back sold out shows at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern, Sebastien came over to discuss post show celebrations, approaching DFA1979 as a new band, Josh seeing them live for the first time in 2003, corporate band websites, message boards, Billy Talent, meeting people on Napster, Thee Oh Sees, living in the beaches in 2001, 'Southern California Spock Haircuts', the lack of space to make noise in Toronto, bourgeois drummers, FM radio, 'Converse Girls and Checkered Vans Boys', small venues vs arenas, their breakup, missing out on the social media boom, the infamous SXSW riot, performing on MTV Live with Fucked Up and almost dying, The Darkness, their origin story, the early 2000's Toronto Mod scene, being viewed as a novelty act, Jack White, his old studio on Ossington, the upcoming 20th anniversary of 'You're A Woman, I'm A Machine', taking ownership of the band, upcoming projects, God, Sebastien's first impression of Josh ten years ago, stage banter and much more! Death From Above 1979 Josh McIntyre Austin Hutchings ---- Cold Pod SUPPORT THIS PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/coldpod

Dallas Alexander - Finding Your Flow State- , former JTF 2 and world record sniper shot holder Dallas Alexander - Finding Your Flow State- , former JTF 2 and world record sniper shot holder, and now singer songwriter music maker. I'm throwing this one out quickly. Team, so that you are listening live right now and get a chance to get to see Dallas Alexander live at his shows.

 Jump on the website, dallas alexander.ca. Check out the show notes for his link tree, all the awesome things he's got going on on YouTube, apple Music, Spotify, and Patreon. 

 We had an amazing chat about his world record Sniper Shot 3,540 meters long, as a team and the truth behind that shot. 

We talked about a range of things -we even crowdsourced some questions about selection, Canadian Coffee, advice for people going into the Special Forces.  We talked about his brother and the inspiration that started  him to begin writing songs.  We talked about psilocybin and how that helped him and helped him gain the tools there to close the loop- It was like he literally said it was night and day, and his magical substance. So that was really interesting. We

 talked about his daily routine and as I said at the start of this, his latest gigs and  the Horseshoe Tavern is, is one of those ones that's really coming up. 

 So buckle up-  it's down and dirty. 

A a nice short show with an amazing individual. 

 And of course now,  I don't know if it's infamous or world famous of why he was essentially kicked out of the Premiere Counter Terrace unit of Canada,. YOU CAN FIND DALLAS AT https://linktr.ee/dallasalexander On Insta at https://www.instagram.com/iamdallasalexander/ YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@dallasalexandermusic 

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Billy Raffoul tells Sarah Burke about playing the Horseshoe Tavern, his dream to play Massey Hall, his upcoming show during Canadian Music Week at the Phoenix and stories from the road with The Glorious Sons / JJ Wilde. Get tickets to his show in Toronto June 9th HERE.

Gregg Tilston and Karim Kanji speak with bassist and founding member of legendary rock band, 54-40, Brad Merritt in between performances at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto. Established 42 years ago at Vancouver's famed Smilin' Buddha Cabaret, 54-40 have penned countless iconic, enduring, chart-topping gems, rightfully catapulting them to worship-worthy status among millions at home and around the globe. “When I started playing, I was an angry young man with a big mission,” chuckles Neil Osborne of their New Year's Eve start in 1980. “I used to say, ‘If I'm still doing this when I'm 30, I'm going to shoot myself.' And then I said, ‘If I'm still doing this when I am 40, someone please shoot me.' “Now it's like, ‘If I am still doing this at age 50 and over... Wow, eh?!'” The group's longevity is a testament to the potent mix of talent and tenacity. Keep On Walking is 54-40's most eclectic, propulsive, and flat-out excellent album in a career already teeming with them. “This record already feels like a success to me,” says Osborne. “The fact that we created it while really enjoying playing together is an accomplishment, and why Brad Merritt and I started the band in the first place.”

The Strumebllas drop by Indie88 to talk to Lana Gay about their three upcoming shoes at the Horseshoe Tavern in December!

Delyn Grey (@delyngrey) is well on her way to becoming the most exciting and unforgettable artist you have ever witnessed. Her innovative songwriting and evocative and haunting moods make it nearly impossible to shake. She is on some other-worldly modern-day mix of Jeff Buckley, Patti Smith and Adele. However that being said there truly are no decent comparisons that adequately describe her authentic sound and voice as an artist. She's opened up for the iconic Bif Naked, she's fresh off some shows with Canadian Music Week and she'll be headlining at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto on July 9th. CONNECT WITH DELYN: https://www.delyngrey.com/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OiVfhZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delyngrey/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamdelyngrey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsdelyn YouTube: https://bit.ly/3zZqMkG ---- ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Thejohnnyrogers ✔️ Subscribe

Fasten your seatbelts, music enthusiasts, as I welcome the multi-faceted Canadian artist Jack Panic on this engaging installment of Music Junkies. Jack's musical voyage began with the piano at the tender age of eight, transitioning to the guitar, and eventually playing bass in the band Sparrows. As he shares his fascinating journey, we traverse the turbulent terrain of the music industry, unearthing insights about the endurance and sincerity found in bands like Motley Crue and Tommy Lee, punctuated by an intriguing encounter with DJ Ashba But it's not all about the high notes and hit songs. The conversation takes a poignant turn, as we explore the echoes of managing relationships for artists living life in the fast lane. We dissect the transformation of the entertainment world, from the rock & roll rebellion of yesteryears to the more accountable and somewhat censored environment of today. Also on the playlist is a discussion about how concerts have evolved over the years, from a wild, immersive experience to a polished performance for social media. Our deep dive into the world of music wouldn't be complete without discussing our favorite genres and songs, and underlining the importance of an open mind when it comes to appreciating different types of music. Jack and I also pull back the curtain on his secret Billy Talent show at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto. Finally, we wrap up by exploring the creative process behind his music, the challenges of releasing an album independently, and where you can find him online. Tune in to this electric episode of Music Junkies and experience the thrilling journey of Jack Panic!You can find out more about Jack by finding him on Instagram and Twitter @thejackpanic, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJackPanicFollow us everywhere Watch the full episode on YouTubeCheck out Jack's Playlist on Spotify Make sure to HIT that LIKE BUTTON and SUBSCRIBE to our Channel to be notified of new episodes! Share our show with your friends!New EP is out every MONDAY at 12 pmRock on! Music JunkiesSupport the show

Synopsis On today's date in 1843, Richard Wagner's opera “The Flying Dutchman” had its premiere performance in Dresden. The opera's sea-swept overture was supposedly inspired by a stormy voyage Wagner and his wife Minna took from Riga to Paris, their journey interrupted by an emergency stop in a Norwegian fjord due to rough weather, as well as a longer layover in London. As usual, Wagner was fleeing creditors, and made the cramped voyage – as usual – in extravagant style, namely in the company of a huge Newfoundland dog he named Robber. Imagine, if you will, being cheek-by-jowl with a wet, sea-sick Newfie. That North Sea crossing must have seemed as interminable as the Flying Dutchman's eternal wanderings! Negotiating London also proved a challenge, as Wagner recounted in his memoirs: “The dog whisked round every corner and dragged us every which way. So the three of us sought refuge in a cab, which took us to the Horseshoe Tavern, a sailor's pub recommended to us by our captain... The narrow London cabs were meant to carry two people facing each other, so we had to lay Robber across our laps, his head through one window and his tail through the other...” Music Played in Today's Program Richard Wagner (1813-1883) — The Flying Dutchman Overture (Berlin State Orchestra; Daniel Barenboim, cond) Teldec 88063

Hey, y'all. I am Shay. This is thebuzzr podcast. On air indie, from my pad to yours over the airways. Today in the show, Lionel Doe from Etobicoke, Canada band So Dirty The Flamingos. We discuss the band's The Bloodroot Sessions album, spin a few tracks & talk music. The Bloodroot Sessions: “This is a record that came to be in all its juxtapositions–the love and the hate, the creation and the destruction, like the beautiful flower that sits in blood, “The Bloodroot Sessions” has bloomed, set to release in fall 2021. Local minded all. The band seeks unique (barbershops, record stores) and classic venues (Horseshoe Tavern, Junction City Music Hall) for its live performances. Watch out for these ones.” An incredible top-shelf Canadian band! Thank you for tuning in tonight. Enjoy the show! Cheers! Shay From the Band Est. 2018 Artist Bio In July of 2018, Lionel Doe set out to record what was to be a simple, acoustic, singersongwriter EP. The project was to be gritty and beautiful, and thus called “So Dirty the Flamingos”. At the same time, Lionel's bandmate, bassist Adam Drury embarked on transforming the basement of his family home into a fully functioning recording studio and rehearsal space. They then enlisted Devin Jannetta, a workhorse drummer, and Scott Dunn, a Hammond organist with a long history of musical collaborations all over Toronto. And finally, Ciara Logar was asked to join as the backing vocalist to add to what was to be a signature sound. So Dirty the Flamingos was born, and at the same time, Sodipop Studio was record and rehearsal space ready. As the songs went to tape, Doe was inspired by the largesse of the sound that was being captured. The arrangements changed and grew, other musicians were brought in, and in the end, the self-titled So Dirty the Flamingos debut EP was a full-fledged Americana sonic boon, complete with pedal steel guitar (Steve Crosgrey), cello, (Mark Wang), a children's choir, and cowboy gang vocals. It was at this time it was decided to release on vinyl format, as the material lent itself to it. ‘So Dirty the Flamingos' was released officially on June 14th, 2019 at The Big Guy's Little Coffee Shop, where the band's formative business meetings were held. From there, they continue to play live shows throughout Toronto, in iconic places such as Junction City Music Hall, and the Horseshoe Tavern to smaller coffee and record shops. This indie roots rock quintet is cranking out songs straight from the heart and they are continuing to flourish. Their debut single, “Daughters” made it to the top 100 in the 2019 CBC Spotlight competition and was quickly followed by their second EP release single, “Before the Misfits” which heated up local radio with its selection as a featured artist pick. Their second EP, Unamerican Girl was released at the height on the pandemic in May 2020. As is their nature, So Dirty the Flamingos pushed through the uncertainty with grit and determination and are currently working on a third EP. This is a record that came to be in all its juxtapositions – the love and the hate, the creation and the destruction, like the beautiful flower that sits in blood, “The Bloodroot Sessions” has bloomed, set to release in fall 2021. Local minded all, the band seeks out unique (barbershops, record stores) and classic venues (Horseshoe Tavern, Junction City Music Hall) for its live performances. Watch out for these ones. Members Lionel Doe – Songwriter, lead vocals, lead guitar Adam Drury – Songwriter, bass guitar, vocals Scott Dunn – Keys Devin Jannetta – Percussion Ciara Logar – Vocals Facebook Link Youtube Instagram Bandcamp Spotify Itunes-note https://youtu.be/gICjV21gPa4

54-40 has been one of Canada's most successful and enduring bands the last 25 years, with 3 platinum albums and numerous radio and video hits.Greg talks with bassist & 54-40 founding member Brad Merritt, about the band returning to live shows across the country, including all weekend at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto.They also discuss the band's legacy, some intriguing opening spots on bigger tours, and how they weigh mixing new songs and old favourites in the band's setlist.

54-40 has been one of Canada's most successful and enduring bands the last 25 years, with 3 platinum albums and numerous radio and video hits. Greg talks with bassist & 54-40 founding member Brad Merritt, about the band returning to live shows across the country, including all weekend at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto. They also discuss the band's legacy, some intriguing opening spots on bigger tours, and how they weigh mixing new songs and old favourites in the band's setlist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we are joined with platinum selling artist Daniel Greaves. You may know Daniel from the iconic Canadian band The Watchmen, and currently as a duo with Joey Serlin the guitar player of that band under the name Serlin Greaves. They have recently released an album they made over the pandemic titled "Sad Songs For Sale" and will be performing that live at the Horseshoe Tavern on August 12th. Around talking about all that we dive into how the internet boom changed the entire music industry, writing authentic music, creative collaboration, and being the owner of the Motel Bar in Parkdale.

If you live in Toronto and frequented music venues like The Horseshoe Tavern, or even just have the local radio station playing in the background at home or your place of work, then you've undoubtedly heard the catchy melodies of the pop-rock quartet: Jane's Party. If you haven't had a chance to see them live, I highly recommend it: they put on a great show and will soon be performing on the stage again. The band is made up of Jeff Giles (keys/guitar/vocals), Tom Ionescu (guitar/vocals), Devon Richardson (bass/vocals), and Zach Sutton (drums). These guys have been hard at work making wonderfully catchy tunes that get stuck in your head since forming the band in 2006. In their 15 year career, they have put out 5 full-length albums, the latest of which is a collection of unplugged versions of songs they performed on The Marshmallow Revue. "What is the Marshmallow Revue?", you might ask. Without giving too much away, because we talk bout it quite a bit in the interview, it is a very well produced film of the guys performing out on docks or in canoes out in cottage country – north of Toronto. The film really gives fans a deeper insight and personal connection to the band, and is all around just a great watch – you can catch it on YouTube. JANE'S PARTY Bandcamp | https://janesparty.bandcamp.com/ Spotify | https://spoti.fi/35MZLRq Apple Music | https://apple.co/3zNYjfc Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/janespartyband/

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Watch the VIDEO of this episode here: https://youtu.be/EKuJdlRnTQc Jimmy Chauveau, Tal Vaisman, and Chad Chevailer return to the podcast to discuss their upcoming Livestream Show, National Arts Centre Presents: “Fridays at the Fourth” Live from Horseshoe Tavern, March 12th, 2021 at 8pm. Link for event: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/28178 This is our forth podcast, for the origin story of Kadeema, please check out episode #76, #84 and #104. KADEEMA Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxxzxkzl Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/uugmp9a Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/uceombt Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/reuxnpn This podcast is Sponsored by: Flikli - Get beautiful 2-D animated videos for your business today at https://www.flikli.com/ Follow All About The Song on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutthesong/

In this beautiful, precedent-setting episode of Solitary Confinement in the Digital Age, I invite you into my house, and let what happens happen. The evening's impetus comes from me discovering a Hunter S Thompson book in a thrift store, getting some beer, writing a song/poem with inflamatory words that should merely, by now, be cool. It goes through the great Leonard Cohen and the great Cat Power. The great Cat Power is the great Chan Marshall, who might be an alcoholic, like me. I know about the great Chan Marshall because of the great, the greatest, Patti Schmidt. I don't know how to spell her name and I am not going to check. But Patti Schmitt(?) was once the host of the show that made Canadian indie music the best indie music in the world: the show was broadcast on CBC radio 2 during the 90s. It was called Brave New Waves. Hey ... It's Brave New Waves An unsung genius of Canadian broadcasting. How many great Canadian bands will read this and not realize the slight they have done Patti Smitt (lol) by not demanding that she receive, at the very least I'm not checking how to spell her name. I love her. I met her once at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto and this was after listening to her show all five days a week after lockdown. The best fuckin' show. Anyhoo, when I met her at the Horseshoe Tavern, I didn't quite believe it was her. It just seemed too good to be true. She insisted she was she. To make her prove it - GET THIS! - I made her say the show's intro into my ear. "Hey ... It's Brave New Waves" If you have never heard the show Brave New Waves I won't bother explaining the matchless brilliance of this. I didn't mention the above story in the podcast, by the way. If you've read this far consider yourself backstoried.

On this weeks episode, the guys start off by giving some kudos to Alan Cross for his milestone with his show! This guys then sit down with David McPherson. Mr. McPherson is an author who wrote the book "The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern: A Complete History". He discusses what music means to him, why he wrote a book about the Horseshoe Tavern, how the acts felt about playing the bar, the continued legacy of the Horseshoe Tavern, and how the future looks for the bar. All of this plus much more! Follow the show on Twitter: @AAThingPodcast Follow the show on Instagram: @andanotherthingpodcast Follow Jodie Jenkins on Twitter: @jodie_a_jenkins Follow Tony Clement on Twitter: @TonyclementCPC

On this weeks episode, the guys start off by giving some kudos to Alan Cross for his milestone with his show! This guys then sit down with David McPherson. Mr. McPherson is an author who wrote the book "The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern: A Complete History". He discusses what music means to him, why he wrote a book about the Horseshoe Tavern, how the acts felt about playing the bar, the continued legacy of the Horseshoe Tavern, and how the future looks for the bar. All of this plus much more!  Follow the show on Twitter: @AAThingPodcast Follow the show on Instagram: @andanotherthingpodcast Follow Jodie Jenkins on Twitter: @jodie_a_jenkins Follow Tony Clement on Twitter: @TonyclementCPC

Like the Queen Street strip that has been its home for seven decades, the Horseshoe Tavern continues to evolve. It remains as relevant today as it did when Jack Starr founded the country music club on the site of a former blacksmith shop. From country and rockabilly to rock ‘n’ roll, punk, alt/country, and back to roots music, the venerable live music venue has evolved with the times and trends — always keeping pace with the music. Over its long history, the Horseshoe has seen a flood of talent pass through. From Willie Nelson to Loretta Lynn, Stompin’ Tom Connors to The Band, and Bryan Adams to the Tragically Hip, the Horseshoe has attracted premier acts from all eras of music. In The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern, David McPherson captures the turbulent life of the bar, and of Canadian rock. - Dundurn Press

Like the Queen Street strip that has been its home for seven decades, the Horseshoe Tavern continues to evolve. It remains as relevant today as it did when Jack Starr founded the country music club on the site of a former blacksmith shop. From country and rockabilly to rock ‘n’ roll, punk, alt/country, and back to roots music, the venerable live music venue has evolved with the times and trends — always keeping pace with the music. Over its long history, the Horseshoe has seen a flood of talent pass through. From Willie Nelson to Loretta Lynn, Stompin’ Tom Connors to The Band, and Bryan Adams to the Tragically Hip, the Horseshoe has attracted premier acts from all eras of music. In The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern, David McPherson captures the turbulent life of the bar, and of Canadian rock. - Dundurn Press

On this musical episode of Bonn Park, Sara Geidlinger and Marshall Ward sit down with Waterloo Region-based singer-songwriter Michael Kelly Cavan, born in Ireland and raised by his immigrant parents in North Bay, Ontario. With his singing, playing and storytelling along with his melodic tenor and gentle wit, Cavan delights us for over an hour performing six heartwarming songs inspired by his immigrant family experience and life growing up in Northern Ontario. Michael Kelly Cavan, with his unique blend of both Irish and Canadian folk music traditions, has graced legendary stages like Massey Hall, the El Macombo, and the Horseshoe Tavern. MICHAEL KELLY CAVAN BONN PARK INSTAGRAM SUPPORT A LOCAL BUSINESS LIKE: JOLANTA'S EUROPEAN SPA THE CINNAMON SHOPPE THE JELLY GIRLS

In episode two I sit down in an empty Horseshoe Tavern on Queen Street in Toronto with Horseshoe owner Jeff CohenAside from owning one of the most storied bars/venues in Toronto, Jeff also owns another wonderful venue, Lee's Palace and runs Collective Concerts in the city too. Apart from his current roles Jeff has been a talent buyer, a radio show host, an agent, a festival founder, artistic director, he's worked at labels and I'm sure a whole lot more in between.I was immediately drawn in by his energy and the passion for music that oozes from him and kinda just sat back and let him loose, and we didn't get to talk about a lot of stuff that I wanted to so stay tuned for Jeff part 2!In the meantime, the Horseshoe is starting their live streaming Horseshoe Hootenany series this Saturday Sept 12th with a performance by The Sadies so if you're reading this before Saturday you can get your tickets here.  Otherwise give the Horseshoe a follow on their social to stay in the loop with what they have coming up, and if you're in the area you can always just pop in for a pint.http://facebook.com/horseshoetavernhttp:/www./twitter.com/horseshoetavernhttp://www.instagram.com/horseshoetavernNOTE: The audio on this one is ropey so apologies to all the sensitive ears out there, I do promise to fix the audio issues for the next onePodcast Music by Slim GoodyPodcast Artwork by Peter DoyleProduced by Ian ByrneSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onemoretune)

Waterloo Region-based historian and music writer David McPherson authored the book The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern: A Complete History. “A spirit lives there,” writes David McPherson. “The musicians feel it. So do the regulars. Even first-timers catch a whiff of these ghosts.” His writing has appeared in Words & Music, Hamilton Magazine, No Depression, Paste, American Songwriter, Bluegrass Unlimited, and most recently, GRAMMY. On Bonn Park with Sara Geidlinger and Marshall Ward, McPherson reminisces about the ‘Shoe’s long rich history, the legendary artists who passed through, live music and feelings of connectedness, and the spirit of Canada’s homegrown music industry and culture. We also talk about new projects like McPherson’s forthcoming book on the legacy of Massey Hall. DAVID MCPHERSON SUPPORT A LOCAL BUSINESS LIKE: BANGKOK CUISINE ENJOY RECORD STORE DAY WITH: ENCORE RECORDS https://www.instagram.com/bonnparkpodcast/

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Read The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern: A Complete History by David McPherson, part of the Country Fried Rock podcast miniseries, Rock N Roll Book Club. David McPherson wanted to honor his favorite music venue in Toronto, Ontario to celebrate its 70th anniversary. Despite gentrification in the surrounding area, the legendary Horseshoe Tavern continues to spotlight roots... The post The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern #2002 appeared first on Country Fried Rock.

If you're looking for some fun on a Tuesday night, you should (first check out our Stream Team Tuesday gig from 7pm-9pm online) head on down to the Horseshoe Tavern to take in Atomic Tomb and company with some heavy tunes and a mix of psychedelia thrown in! Doors are open at 8:30pm and there's only a $10 cover. Who could ask for more at the end of the industry weekend!?Hosted by Anthony 'Long Hair' Leclair & Marla 'The Mouse' McHardyHorseshoe Tavern

SATE (meaning): satisfy a desire to the full. MusicForLunch.com said her music leaves you exhausted but leaves a fire burning in your soil that wasn’t there before. NOW magazine calls her a tornado of a stage presence. When I saw her earlier this year headlining the Horseshoe Tavern she blew the roof off the historic venue. I am thrilled to welcome to the show, SATE.

KeepItBasement Live Podcast Engage,Collaborate, Creator Event: Social Media Influence, Knowing Your Worth, Dating (Ep 106) This is the audio from our LIVE PODCAST. We had an amazing time at Strix Media’s Engage Collab Create event at Horseshoe Tavern in Morristown. Huge thank you to all the creators who came out and supported and a special thanks to all the guests who jumped on the podcast with us for a few minutes. We discussed a lot of topics -social media presence & influence, knowing your worth, stand up comedy, online dating & much more! We need more creator events & live podcasts! You can find the entire video episode on Strix Media’s FB. We truly appreciate the continued support. Please follow, subscribe & keep sharing with friends and support your local creators!

Crown Lands is a powerhouse of a Rock duo from Oshawa Ontario. In the past year they have released their second EP 'Rise Over Run', toured with One Bad Son & The Lazys, played shows with Sam Roberts & The Headstones, Sold out the Horseshoe Tavern just to name a few. In this episode we go back to the beginning of Crown Lands, we talk about their work with different charities and how they plan on using their talent & their voice as musicians, not only to entertain but to help raise awareness about things dear to their hearts such as injustices in Canada's indigenous communities. I was very thankful to have them on & hope you enjoy the episode! Let me know your favourite Crown Lands Episode in the comments! Guest Social Website: https://www.crownlands.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crownlandsm... Bandcamp: https://crownlands.bandcamp.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2SH... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crownlandsmu... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Mnaz... Apple Music: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/cr...

It might get loud.  3 piece plugged-in, Sterling & The Birdwatchers are the definition of alt/surf/punk, featuring Duncan Crone on drums, Jack Doris on bass and Kailum “Sterling” MacKenzie on guitar and vocals.  3 live songs including a Metric cover, and we spin one from the studio.   https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7

Sammy Kohn is the drummer for Canada's the Watchmen. He will contend that he is a realtor in the Greater Toronto Area, but so long as the Watchmen keep getting played on the radio and the band continues playing a few shows a year, he will be known first as the drummer of the Watchmen. Formed in Winnipeg in the late 80's, the band wrote, recorded, and released their first CD in 1992 called "McLaren Furnace Room", which was followed with a subsequent major label release two years later "In the Trees" and a decades worth of touring, writing, recording and working hard. That includes those early morning radio station appearances, often after finishing a show earlier that morning.In this episode, Sammy and I spoke about residing at opposite ends of the radio and records promotion wheel that was responsible for one of the most lucrative eras for Canadian Rock music. We covered some of the most 90's of things, (HMV, CD's) and Canadian pillars of the music industry like MuchMusic and the of Cancon regs which helped the band grow. I also come clean about not adding one of their most popular songs at the station I was at.This episode was recorded two weeks before the death of Deane Cameron, who had a large role in the band making a transition from Universal to EMI. When you hear Sam answer my question about that move - think of Deane.Sammy's podcast he co-hosts with Cam Gordon is the Completely Ignored Podcast.The Watchmen are on tour this summer and dates are here.Even more important, if you are in Toronto, June 19th there is a fundraiser at the Horseshoe Tavern in support of bassist Ken Tizzard's wife who is preparing for stem cell bone marrow treatment. The Event will be hosted by Dean Blundell who appeared on our podcast a few weeks ago.There's more about this episode on our show page!Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:PromosuiteMatt Fogarty VoiceoversJustin Dove at Core Image StudiosMegatraxNLogic

In this episode, Mark shares a live discussion from the Rock Apocalypse conference and workshop in Cleveland, OH that took place in early May 2019. The session is a recorded panel discussion from the two day event. Zach Bohannon moderated a panel discussion with T.W. Piperbrook, J, Thorn, Jim Kukral and Mark. Prior to the interview, Mark reads a few comments from listeners from the previous episode and thanks Patrons and commenters for engaging with the podcast. He then shares a word from the episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In his personal update, Mark shares the details of how he planned a marriage proposal for his girlfriend with Alicia Witt at her recent Toronto live concert performance, and plays a few clips from the song Alicia wrote for the engagement. The panel discussion that was recorded at the Cleveland conference features Zach asking the panelists about: How they got started in publishing What's advice they'd offer their 2019 self What they think might be coming in the future of publishing   Links of Interest Alicia Witt A clip from the end of the song "Liz" that Alicia wrote A recent blog post where Mark gushes about Alicia's music The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto The Career Author Summit Findaway Voices J. Thorn Zach Bohannon T. W. Piperbrook Jim Kukral Patreon for Stark Reflections Stark Reflections Survey     The music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0   Additional music in this episode: "Liz" was written, composed and produced by Alicia Witt. Copyright © 2019 Alicia Witt. "Bobcaygeon" written by Rob Baker, Gord Downey, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, Gord Sinclair, from the album Phantom Power Copyright © 1999 by The Tragically Hip

MusicForLunch.com said her music leaves you exhausted but leaves a fire burning in your soil that wasn't there before. NOW magazine calls her a tornado of a stage presence. When I saw her earlier this year headlining the Horseshoe Tavern she blew the roof off the historic venue. I am thrilled to welcome to the show, SATE.

Devon Richardson, Tom Ionescu, and Zach Sutton are the bass, guitarist and drummer for the Toronto band, Jane’s Party.  The band have released their new album, Casual Island.  It is available EVERYWHERE!  The band performs this Saturday April 6th, at The Horseshoe Tavern. Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/y3gz8j5c Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/y2cvf6fw Instagram: http://tinyurl.com/y5afpxm4 Twitter: http://tinyurl.com/y2yb5u5r

For this massive episode Sammy Feilchenfeld joins Dakota Arsenault again to talk about all things concerning the new trend of “Cinematic Universes”, starting with reviews of both Justice League and Thor: Ragnarok the films that helped kick this new style of moving making off. After reviewing the two latest superhero movies, the guys look to see what the future holds for both the MCU and DCEU. – For the MCU about 20 films are already in the pipeline to come out over the next 10 years barring no major catastrophe. – For something more immediate, we learn that Marvel’s first female lead film, appropriately named Captain Marvel starring Brie Larson, has just cast Jude Law. – Sony wants to get in on the action after lending Marvel Spider-Man, and has decided to start its own Spider-centric universe, with the first movie being based on Tom Hardy’s portrayal of Venom. – Sammy praises the new Monster-verse kicked off with Godzilla and Kong: Skull Island for starting a franchise off right. – The guys also belittle the very poorly conceived “Dark Universe” that started with this year’s The Mummy and how its poor reception has caused the entire planned universe to be scrapped. – Also talked about is the X-Men series and how Deadpool is connected to it, the Star Wars series and how Rian Johnson is about to be given carte blanche to explore the galaxy from long, long ago to new heights and The Incredibles among other movie related offerings. Music from this episode is Teach Me by folk singer Caren. You can catch her December 19th at the Horseshoe Tavern and January 27th at Musiikki Café in Kingston. Make sure you follow Caren on Twitter @songsbycaren and on Facebook. You can listen to her self titled album on Spotify or buy it on iTunes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/contrazoompod/message

The Horseshoe Tavern in downtown Toronto has stood for decades, punching out great music. Author Dave McPherson joins The Full Count to talk about the lore and legend of the Queen and Spadina-locale and its place in Canadian music history.

Prolific comedian Hannibal Buress talks comedy journalism, not drinking, his Handsome Rambler podcast, his love of music and thoughts on hip-hop, the work he’s doing to build the Melvina Masterminds Community Centre in Chicago, performing at JFL42, and much more! Supported by Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, Planet of Sound, and Grandad's Donuts.

Mike chats with Gary Cormier of The Garys about his years promoting concerts in Toronto at the Horseshoe Tavern, The Edge, Larry's Hideaway and elsewhere, including The Police Picnic.

Ep12: Sarah Burke And Drew Khan are joined by author Michael Barclay to discuss his book The Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip. This is the first comprehensive biography of the Tragically Hip. Book launch event Thursday, April 5 at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto. https://www.facebook.com/barclayhipbook/ @mmmbarclay #NeverEndingPresent The Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip https://ecwpress.com/collections/music/products/the-hip twitter.com/BandsNBuds facebook.com/BandsNBuds Music Heard In Episode: The Passion HiFi - Untouchable - Rap Beat / Instrumental Freehiphopbeatsforyou – Free-the-passion-hifi-untouchable-boom-bap-beat-instrumental

Grammy-nominated Andrew Tosh joins Bands 'N Buds to talk about touring Canada with Exco Levi for the ‘Tribute to the Legends of Reggae,’ and honouring his father (legendary Peter Tosh of Bob Marley & the Wailers). https://www.facebook.com/andrewtosh19/ We catch up with Texas King ahead of their last Toronto show at the Horseshoe Tavern. https://www.facebook.com/TexasKingOfficial/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnuwsSmq1eM

Mike chats with Horseshoe Tavern historian David McPherson about the history of the legendary Toronto concert venue.

Author of the new book The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern: A Complete History David McPherson joins me for a chat in Episode 49 of No Sleep 'til Sudbury. The book is an excellent testament to one of Canada's greatest all-time live music institutions, The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto.  We discuss the 70th anniversary of the 'Shoe and some of the really great shows that have taken place there, and why live music is still so important today. We also chat about my favourite John Prine tune, KD Lang's incredible voice, The Black Crowes, and my beloved Joni Mitchell.   McPherson's playlist: John Prine - Hello In There KD Lang - Hallelujah Neil Young - Cortez The Killer Jimmy Buffett - He Went To Paris Joni Mitchell - The Circle Game        

Band Of Rascals are back in Toronto from the left coast and playing The Horseshoe Tavern tomorrow night (Thursday, Feb 8th 2018) and in this podcast episode they perform three songs from their catalogue and quickly get into 'who farts the most in the van while on tour'.   The lads admit that they spend too much time in camping in Walmart parking lots and showering in gym's.  Sample acoustic versions of their songs "Giv'Her To The River" "Reaction" and "Fell Into The Love Of You" in this episode and stream their new EP 'Tempest' in all the usual places!    

Former Lowest of the Low guitarist Stephen Stanley returns to the studio following his NSTS Xmas episode with a whole new batch of songs. We talk about our views on Clapton, what the backstage area is like at the Horseshoe Tavern, the nostalgic power of KISS, seated versus standing at a rock show, American rock music's sweet spot, and the peculiar production techniques used to motivate Clash guitarist Mick Jones.     Stanley's Playlist: Johnny Mathis - Moon River Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff KISS - Detroit Rock City Tom Petty - Shadow of a Doubt The Clash - Spanish Bombs Bob Dylan - Simple Twist of Fate Shawn William Clarke - In Conversation   

Jasper and I first met maybe five years ago in a garage in Hamilton.  It's not as sketchy as it sounds.  He updates me on what he's been up to since and the evolution of his band 'In My Coma' which is celebrating the release of their new record tomorrow (Oct 26th) at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto. He performs two songs from the new release live in the Green Room.  We immediately bond over our love of the band Oasis and Jasper even admits he wants to name any potential son 'Liam' after vocalist Liam Gallagher.  Bromance brewing? possibly.

James Corden and Al Micheals getting roasted for their bad jokes, author McPherson tells all about the infamous Horseshoe Tavern, a 19 year old cosmetic surgeon and when is a teachers strike a good thing. We debate.

David MacPherson wrote a book about the legendary Horseshoe Tavern / Humble and Fred review a list of what they've done / Another Canadian lottery scandal / Amanda Barker stays for the whole show / Chinese food / Intern Ben.

Toronto's Legendary Horseshoe Tavern is celebrating its 70th birthday in 2017 with a string of special shows featuring the likes of Billy Bragg, 54-40, Hollerado, and D.O.A. We chat with Horseshoe owner Jeff Cohen about the venue's history, current relevance in Toronto's music scene, some of his favourite stories from over the years, and more. Then, D.O.A. frontman Joe Keithley joins us first to talk about the band's history with the Horseshoe, but then also about punk rock in Canada, politics around the world, and a preview at what's coming up surrounding the band's 40th anniversary. Lastly, Lindsay, ON's The Kents are set to drop just their second EP but have already landed on some pretty influential playlists and performed alongside the likes of The Trews, The Sheepdogs, The Strumbellas, and more. We hear about what's contributed to the band's trajectory thus far, the new direction of their upcoming EP, and more.

We've got a pair of the country's most buzz worthy bands in quirky indie pop outfit The Nursery and new wave fem-rockers The Beaches. Both have brand new albums and both are carving out niches in a competitive and over saturated music market thanks to killer branding and, of course, great music. Plus, Jessica Mitchell speaks ahead of her Massey Hall performance honouring Neil Young at the 2017 Canadian Songwriters' Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Finally, we also catch up with writer (and frequent Canadian Musician contributor) David McPherson to chat about his new book, The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern: A Complete History. It's packed with legends and lore about the iconic Toronto music venue and David delves into his adventures authoring the book over the past several years.

The music history of the Horseshoe Tavern, Coldplay in VR, artists with vineyards, an app for the beer snob The post Breaking Beatties appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

One Bad Son were in Toronto playing the legendary Horseshoe Tavern during Canadian Music Week.  I set up shop in the front area by the window and chatted with Kurt & Adam from the band about their new single 'Raging Bull' which just hit #2 on the Canadian Rock chart today (April 24).  We also had a visit from 'Crazy Marie' or 'Crazy Murray' we're not sure but she definitely smokes meth and wanted to get in on the podcast.  Hicks is apparently packing a python and Kurt talks about his side-gig as an entertainment lawyer.  They play The Merchant Tap House, Kingston on Thursday (April 27th).

Canadian Music Week is wrapping up in Toronto and I missed most of it due to my local charity commitments.  I did however get a chance to hang with friends from Australia 'The Dead Love' at the Horseshoe Tavern before their gig.  We discuss the progress on a new album, collaborations and the current Toronto Maple Leafs playoff fever they've witnessed since arriving in the city.

The well-traveled and vocally unique Kalyna Rakel from Toronto, sings and plays guitar alongside standup bassist George Chenery. https://www.audible.ca/pd/Radio-Records-Rockstars-Audiobook/B07JGF7PS7

It's time to move again.  It's been a slice living at Yonge and Eglinton but we're heading north to Newmarket.  In this episode I discuss the pending move and we needed how many boxes? plus the final podcast episode of 2016 gets teased, part 2 in my 'Aussie Invasion' series featuring pals in The Lazy's.  Featured guests Ryan and Jay from 'Uptrack Music' joined the episode via telephone to discuss their pending launch (Wednesday Nov 30th at the Horseshoe Tavern) and what they hope Uptrack can do for Canadian Musicians.

The excellent Toronto record label Idée Fixe celebrates its fifth anniversary this week with two hometown shows. On Thursday February 25, established and gifted artists like Jennifer Castle, Bry Webb, Alex Lukashevsky, and Schmidt’s solo outlet, Fiver, play the Horseshoe Tavern. The next night, Friday February 26, newer additions to the label like Bart, Doc Dunn & Co., […]

We've got plenty of Canadian Music Week content coming your way in the next few weeks, but this is where it all starts. Our two musical interviewees - Halifax rock outfit Gloryhound and Hamilton, ON songstress Terra Lightfoot - are performing at this year's edition of CMW. The former dropped their latest disc, Loaded Gun, produced by the one and only Garth Richardson (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against The Machine), last year, and since they've hit the road with the likes of Deep Purple, Theory of a Deadman, and many more top-tier touring acts. As for Lightfoot, in addition to her work with Dinner Belles, she's been amassing plenty of attention for her solo material and is directly supporting Daniel Lanois at his sure-to-sell-out CMW showcase at the iconic Horseshoe Tavern. Keep an eye for both. And finally, to prep us for the big closing weekend of CMW, we speak with festival director Justin Kwan about the new and special initiatives planned for this year's edition. Enjoy!

The real McKenzies are a band known for having a good time.. Even though there's been over 100 members in the band!! Paul McKenzie started the band way back in 1992.  The band taps into keltic music and blends it with punk rock.  Always something to say, we speak a bit about their new album 'Rats in the Burlap' (Released on Stomp Records in Canada and Fat Wreck-Chords everywhere else).  We talk about touring, cars, heart attacks and the basque region of Spain. Thanks Paul & everyone else for the good time in the basement of the Horseshoe Tavern. Brought to you by fetchclass.com and BOUGHT.96.lt Shop with amazon.ca, amazon.com and amazon.co.uk  Bookmark the link and support the show!!

Pinball Sessions are live, off the floor, pressure free recordings by some of Canada and the World's best artists. Recorded in Guelph, ON at the Pinball Studios, full sessions are released twice a week and can be found on http://pinballsessions.com. The Pinball Sessions Podcast offers up some of our favourite tracks as well as session room banter, interviews and other goodies unavailable on the Pinball Sessions website. For a 'behind the scenes' look at the making of a session, quirky questions asked to artists, and one of a kind moments be sure to keep an eye on the Pinball Sessions Podcast. THIS EPISODE: From Toronto to Halifax, this week we feature tracks from two of our latest sessions: Dani Nash and Monomyth Dani Nash has been a regular at Toronto mainstays The Dakota, Cameron House and Horseshoe Tavern with her unmistakeable presence and unforgettable songs. Today we feature 'Messin' and Runnin' Around' from her self-titled debut album. Monomyth are a powerhouse pop-rock-grunge-psychadelic-shoegaze band from Halifax, Nova Scotia. From their album “King, Does This Not Please You? (Behold The Power)” we feature their single Cigarette on the podcast along with some interesting recording session banter. Both full sessions can be found at http://pinballsessions.com Dani Nash: http://pinballsessions.com/2013/09/02/dani-nash/ Monomyth: http://pinballsessions.com/2013/08/29/monomyth/ Dani Nash Online: Web: http://daninashmusic.com/ Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/daninashville/ Bandcamp: http://daninashmusic.bandcamp.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnashville Monomyth Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monomythmusic Bandcamp: http://mmyth.bandcamp.com Fine Pinball Sessions Online: Web: http://pinballsessions.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinballSessions/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinballsessions Instagram: http://instagram.com/pinballsessions/ Google+: https://plus.google.com/109652065469078482120/posts If you enjoy the Pinball Sessions Podcast we appreciate giving us a review and rating on iTunes. Each time you rate and review us, we forgive a tilt. iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/pinball-sessions-podcast/id678367272?mt=2 - Pinball Sessions acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters.

This week, Steve brings you Secret Broadcast and the Fast Romantics - two bands from Calgary who have relocated to Toronto as well as Sweetfire who played the Horseshoe Tavern last year. This is it for the regular season of Beyond The Guilded Stage but there will be some special edition "Behind The Music" episodes coming out this summer so stay tuned. We're back in September. Free on iTunes, guildedstagepodcast@execulink.com