06-26-2004, 03:11 AM
I saw the Calgary show (November 2nd if I'm not mistaken). It was amazing! The Hip were right on the cusp of superstardom at this point and I remember posters up all over town advertising the gig with a caption at the top that said: "Even the scalpers are goin' to this one!"
It was classic. The mosh pit that night was the most insane thing I've ever experienced. It's no wonder the Hip don't go for that kind of thing anymore. It was dangerous. I remember it being really hot, and people up front were passing out left, right, and centre. Security were constantly hauling unconscious bodies over the barrier, and I think I got kicked in the head by body surfers at least 15 times. The show was great, but the crowd was way too intense for my liking.
These days everyone seems much more relaxed and laid-back at Hip shows, which makes it so much more enjoyable.
It was classic. The mosh pit that night was the most insane thing I've ever experienced. It's no wonder the Hip don't go for that kind of thing anymore. It was dangerous. I remember it being really hot, and people up front were passing out left, right, and centre. Security were constantly hauling unconscious bodies over the barrier, and I think I got kicked in the head by body surfers at least 15 times. The show was great, but the crowd was way too intense for my liking.
These days everyone seems much more relaxed and laid-back at Hip shows, which makes it so much more enjoyable.