In the same way that I feel privileged to have seen Pavel Bure do his thing in his prime, I'm so appreciative of all the live music moments I've had the opportunity to experience. As you say, The Hip is a big part of that fabric in this country and that little show in Kamloops turned out to be one of those "I saw them when..." moments... - Carol Schram
I spent the first 18 years of my life in Kamloops and I don't have a story as cool as that.
I was at thunderbird stadium when the HIP headlined some event there. Spirit of the West played there too so maybe it was the same one.
I was never into the HIP, since I was more a metal head and was into bands like the Cult and Sound Garden... at the time.
Sad the guy has cancer, but great they are going out on tour meeting their fans. - kaptaan
I loved The Cult. Saw them open for Metallica at the Coliseum on the And Justice For All tour. I think I was one of about 10 women in the entire building and I never did find my friends that night - because I went early so I could see The Cult. It was intense and terrifying and awesome.
But I got to spin the Cult show a couple of years ago at the Commodore. That was super fun.
And I've spun for Chris Cornell at the Commodore a couple of times as well, though I have never seen Soundgarden proper. That voice!
I was at thunderbird stadium when the HIP headlined some event there. Spirit of the West played there too so maybe it was the same one.
I was never into the HIP, since I was more a metal head and was into bands like the Cult and Sound Garden... at the time.
Sad the guy has cancer, but great they are going out on tour meeting their fans. - kaptaan
And yes, I'd assume that was the same tour. Blues Traveler and Ziggy Marley were the other spotlighted bands. Honestly, my memory when I think of that day is the whole football field bouncing up and down to "Home for a Rest."
In the same way that I feel privileged to have seen Pavel Bure do his thing in his prime, I'm so appreciative of all the live music moments I've had the opportunity to experience. As you say, The Hip is a big part of that fabric in this country and that little show in Kamloops turned out to be one of those "I saw them when..." moments... - Carol Schram
I loved The Cult. Saw them open for Metallica at the Coliseum on the And Justice For All tour. I think I was one of about 10 women in the entire building and I never did find my friends that night - because I went early so I could see The Cult. It was intense and terrifying and awesome.
But I got to spin the Cult show a couple of years ago at the Commodore. That was super fun.
And I've spun for Chris Cornell at the Commodore a couple of times as well, though I have never seen Soundgarden proper. That voice! - Carol Schram
And yes, I'd assume that was the same tour. Blues Traveler and Ziggy Marley were the other spotlighted bands. Honestly, my memory when I think of that day is the whole football field bouncing up and down to "Home for a Rest." - Carol Schram
It means I get to play the "other" music. Before and after the band.
If I remember correctly, there was no support act for The Cult, so I played two hours before the band went on, then a few songs after. The Commodore is a ballroom, about 1,000 people, so there's some seating but it's mostly standing room, with a big, springy dance floor in the middle. I like to engage the crowd to get them pumped before the headliner goes on. For the Cult show, though, I think I played a lot of bluesy stuff. Jeff Beck, that sort of thing?
I'm very old-school in my style. I like to play full songs and let people hear things that sound familiar to them. And I like songs with guitars.
I have seen The Hip 7 or 8 times in Buffalo, the last time was last Spring on the waterfront.
The border cities/towns of Canada in the US are where they really made their mark in the US. They are huge in Buffalo I'd say almost as big as they are in Canada. I guess Detroit and Seattle appreciate them more than say Mississippi does.
I remember beginning to listen to the Hip and Lowest of the Low around the same time in the early 90's and I still love them both. I liked Blue Rodeo before them.
It means I get to play the "other" music. Before and after the band.
If I remember correctly, there was no support act for The Cult, so I played two hours before the band went on, then a few songs after. The Commodore is a ballroom, about 1,000 people, so there's some seating but it's mostly standing room, with a big, springy dance floor in the middle. I like to engage the crowd to get them pumped before the headliner goes on. For the Cult show, though, I think I played a lot of bluesy stuff. Jeff Beck, that sort of thing?
I'm very old-school in my style. I like to play full songs and let people hear things that sound familiar to them. And I like songs with guitars. - Carol Schram
Cool. That's great. I understand now.
Yes, the people spinning the tunes before a live act comes on is very important. It does get them ready for the show.
I have seen The Hip 7 or 8 times in Buffalo, the last time was last Spring on the waterfront.
The border cities/towns of Canada in the US are where they really made their mark in the US. They are huge in Buffalo I'd say almost as big as they are in Canada. I guess Detroit and Seattle appreciate them more than say Mississippi does.
I remember beginning to listen to the Hip and Lowest of the Low around the same time in the early 90's and I still love them both. I liked Blue Rodeo before them. - GilPerreault11
Nice. Thanks!
I'm not sure The Hip ever really made a mark in Seattle, though. Probably because of how strong their organic scene was at the same time. Hard to get a foothold when you've got Nirvana/Mother Love Bone/Soundgarden etc. playing around you. I think the Seattle bands infiltrated here in Vancouver more than the other way around at that time.
Now that you mention it, I wish robut health to all the members of Blue Rodeo!!
I think they did our show as a warmup, as they hadn't played for a bit before that.
Yeah, we were lucky. And they were great! I saw them in the same room in 2004 when they toured their first album. I've always liked them, but last week was the massive step forward that I'd expect from a band that now plays arenas.
Also - props to their crew, who were terrific to work with even though they were a big band in a small room.
I think they did our show as a warmup, as they hadn't played for a bit before that.
Yeah, we were lucky. And they were great! I saw them in the same room in 2004 when they toured their first album. I've always liked them, but last week was the massive step forward that I'd expect from a band that now plays arenas.
Also - props to their crew, who were terrific to work with even though they were a big band in a small room. - Carol Schram
No, you are not verified. Sorry, my mistake. Cool that you saw them in a small room before they blew up.
Loved their first record. Did not know they have something new out.
