04-08-2005, 03:50 PM
From a States perspective I have always admired the whole idea of following a band who embraces the patriodic or maybe purely Canadian nature of the Hip. The only band in the US that had that kind of appeal was Bruce and the East Streeters. We lack that purely American band right now.
The first time I seen the Hip was for the FC tour at Chene park in Detroit. Setting aside the unfortunate incident near the stage, I was blown away by not only the band but the atmosphere in the crowd. Yes, there are always wacky-asses who can't handle alcohol and who must act like they are at a frat party but that is expected and is the reality of a rock concert. Just don't Fuck with me or the band I say to these individuals.
Most Canadian fans at the US shows are cool and very knowlegable about the band. Some of the drunk goofballs are actually hilarious. As long as things don't get violent I don't care what people do at shows.
Going off subject here...I am going to make a prediction. I think the Hip's Best of cd will do pretty well here. Most everyone knows about them or has heard of them and I believe the curiosity will sell quite a few cds if it is marketed somewhat persistantly here in the States.
Ok Im really rabling now....PEACE YA'LL :thumb:
The first time I seen the Hip was for the FC tour at Chene park in Detroit. Setting aside the unfortunate incident near the stage, I was blown away by not only the band but the atmosphere in the crowd. Yes, there are always wacky-asses who can't handle alcohol and who must act like they are at a frat party but that is expected and is the reality of a rock concert. Just don't Fuck with me or the band I say to these individuals.
Most Canadian fans at the US shows are cool and very knowlegable about the band. Some of the drunk goofballs are actually hilarious. As long as things don't get violent I don't care what people do at shows.
Going off subject here...I am going to make a prediction. I think the Hip's Best of cd will do pretty well here. Most everyone knows about them or has heard of them and I believe the curiosity will sell quite a few cds if it is marketed somewhat persistantly here in the States.
Ok Im really rabling now....PEACE YA'LL :thumb: