Doug C

Thanks, randomname. I appreciate your response. Your explanation jibes with the kind of things I was reading about The Hip and Canada. It’s amazing (and beautiful) to me that roughly a third of Canada’s population watched or listened to the CBC’s broadcast/simulcast of the final concert. Even under the same circumstances as TTH/Gord Downie (thé diagnosis etc.) no existing American band would elicit a response remotely resembling Canada’s reaction to The Hip and Gord. It seems strange to me that was never a point of discussion at the time. Not just at VC, but anywhere. I did some Googling, to no avail. It must have been a wonderful feeling to be a part of such a beautiful thing.

Thanks again.

There are 3 Hip related threads to chose from. Obviously I went with this one. I’d occasionally hear the name The Tragically Hip for over 20 years, but never investigated. When Gordon Downie’s diagnosis and the final tour were announced, I came across it and was intrigued. I read quite a bit on occasion, especially just before and after the final show and Gord’s death, but still never listened. I meant to, but...

Anyway, tonight my wife and I are doing our regular weekend of crosswords, beers, dogs and music. We listen to SiriusXM, me changing stations when a song one of us disapproves of comes on. To get to the point (Sorry. My biggest fault is too much detail), I had Sirius tuned on North Americana (exactly what it sounds like, music-wise), and a Tragically Hip song came on. I don’t remember the name, but it was top drawer. My wife inquired about it, and I gave her some background on the Hip, mainly the final tour and Gord’s death. Our youngest daughter, 30, died 2 years ago in March, and creative people dying always moves us, so I got online to get my wife and I more information. I was struck by the degree that The Tragically Hip in general, and Gord Downie specifically, were revered in Canada. The testimonials, the final concert CBC broadcast/simulcast, the Prime Minister statements, etc. were very telling. I can’t imagine anything similar in the USA. It saddened me that there is no band/musician/artist death that would have a collective response nationally like Gord Downie’s death did in Canada. What I mean is, no artist is as important to the US, as the Hip/Gord were to Canada. I know the population is much smaller, but what explains it? I remember when Elvis died, yes, ODing on a toilet is quite different than courageously completing a final tour after a terminal diagnosis, but still. I don’t know. Maybe I’m completely off base with this. It just seems like another reason to look to Canada. Ha ha. 
 

Anyway, thanks for reading and go easy on me. I’m old and wistful.

I wonder if the Rock Hall will rescind Klinghoffer's laughable induction?

Don't spook the horse.

so what are you listening to instead? the latest electro-clash banger? tuvan throat singers backed by a black metal accordion quintet? the hum from your refrigerator condenser?

tuvan throat singers backed by a black metal accordion quintet?

I want to hear this! NOW!!

Beyond finding reasons to belittle it, I don't understand why anyone that counts music as an integral part of their life has any interest in the rock and roll hall of fame. It is incredibly subjective and has no rhyme or reason to membership. I don't think there is an objective way to determine membership. Statistics are a worthwhile metric in sports, but not in art. The RRHOF exists to make money. Nothing wrong with that, but you can't expect it to make any sense nomination/membership-wise.

There are multiple examples of why The RRHOF is laughable, but one is Josh Klinghoffer. 

Those photos are excellent, as always. That pick manufacturer is a ballsy mofo. I'm certain they'll hear from you or your attorney.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evs5HjjL0PM

Money Becomes King

Tom Petty put this out in 2002 and it wasn't long after that there were platinum/gold circle seats at even his shows.

Ha Ha! I was thinking about the irony of Petty. I’m sure an interviewer or 2 asked him to explain how he justified becoming the devil he preached against. I’d like to read it.

That's what I thought. That is nuts. Why design it that way?

It's different because Ticketmaster online purchase has always been "these are your seats, you have X minutes to complete your purchase or the seats will be released for sale."  I've never heard of an online sale in which tickets can be snatched out of your hands at any time, which is the way I'm interpreting these posts.

Thanks. So the people just didn't complete the transaction in the allotted time. That's on them, then. I appreciate it.

In junior high and high school, I bought tickets to shows at the local record store. No computers involved. Clerk had physical tickets. “Okay all the people in the store have the one pair of front row seats the promoter gave us. But the first one to actually pay me and complete the sale walks out with them.” I don’t see how the Ticketmaster version described is a different situation. WTF? That had to be maddening for those of you experiencing it.

I don’t understand how if you have the seats, someone else can beat you to them. Why design a system that will frustrate and anger customers? What’s wrong with, “If you have the seats, they’re yours unless you change your mind”?

I am not a fan of festivals, but if we weren't already going to the PNW in June, we'd definitely be going to THING. Port Townsend is one of our favorite cities and Fort Worden should be an excellent venue. Beautiful setting. Damn. Regrets.

I remember seeing Wilco in Asheville in 2005 and Jeff saying, "I'd like to say hello to Sarah C. We're glad you finally made it to a Wilco show", or something very similar. I thought, "Wow, that's cool. I wonder who Sarah C is?". Not long after that, I found you on VC. 

Good for you, Sarah. You sang beautifully. What a thrill! 

With windmill cancer and flying water tankers, Trump World is a fantastical place.

Hear, hear!

I was at that Wilco show at The Moon. Fun is a perfect descriptor. One of my favorites. I certainly hope Tampa makes a good connection. The Wilco show at Tampa Theatre in 2003 (I think) was outstanding.

Orlando,FL on Sunday.

I have an opportunity to see one, but it’s a 90 minute drive. I was hoping some folks had insight as to how long they usually last.

Thank you.

edit-I originally missed 1-1:30. It would be amazing to see him in such a small place, but that’s too far to drive for 30 minutes. I’m also going to a full show Thursday night. Oh well.

Reservations. The overall attitude is that of a hard winter. I love the song for it's lyrics, vibe and music. The lyrics aren't about the literal winter season, but they can be seen as about the figurative winter season in a relationship. It's one of those songs that always makes me happy, even though it wouldn't be interpreted as a happy song by most. For me, it's an icy love song and I love winter.

How was the show? Just finished watching the below - don't remember ever watching before - man, it's great. (Into the Mystic)

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpPSBzGEklE&feature=youtu.be

Thanks. That is an excellent version.

Thank you, Donna. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you also. I agree on hoping for an improved 2019.

Elizabeth, the dogs and I are in the mountains near Asheville for Christmas. Our oldest daughter, the grandkids and our son-in-law finalized plans back in January to have this Christmas in NYC. Our youngest died in March and we didn’t feel like being home alone at Christmas, so here we are. Unfortunately no snow, except a small residual pile in front of the house, but we are loving the cold, the sunrises and the view. The dogs are excited about new and exciting smells, so happy holidays to the pups.

We are going to spend the day hiking.

I hope everyone has a peaceful holiday time.

I’m a high school teacher. The majority of my career I’ve taught Advanced Placement psychology and economics to mostly juniors and seniors This is my 33rd year. The last 27 have been at the same school.

Ah, the magic of the internet. I Googled The Who Joan Jett The B-52s Orlando 1982 and found an account of the show by Joe Popp, who was a local celebrity in my town of Tampa in the 90's with a couple of punk bands. The crowd threw shit and booed both The B-52s and Joan Jett. How the hell can I not remember that? Damn. It seems as though we would have talked about it a few times. The tickets were $15.75! According to the CPI inflation calculator, that's only $41.27 in 2018 dollars. Still damned cheap! 

The site seems to be/was a place to write about "the rock life". https://therockfile.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/pick-up-my-guitar-and-play-the-who-live-in-orlando-1982/

Great venue. I saw a show at Wetlands, but, honestly, I don't remember who it was.