[direwolf74]

People being shocked at how much lower Tragically Hip ticket prices are in the U.S. never fails to amuse me.

(Hint: it's because nobody knows who the hell they are down here)

They're also playing smaller venues down there; clubs and theaters mostly. Not to mention they travel with a much smaller stage set-up, sound/lighting rig, etc... If it's a club, bands will often just use the house PA and lighting.