[direwolf74]

This new album kicks all kinds of ass, and Hugh's writing is fantastic as usual. Not surprisingly, he even name drops Gord in the song "Kingston". Gotta think the "angst on the planks" line is also a nod to the Hip:

"Found a postcard in the basement from 1989
Gord Downie’s validation
Man I needed every line
Angst on the planks in Kingston
Straight out of KCVI."

This will definitely be my summer road trip album.

Here's an excellent interview from the Whig-Standard. Some cool stories from Hugh about growing up in Kingston with Gord and the other guys in the Hip.

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Tour dates are starting to trickle in as well:

Jul 14 Ottawa Bluesfest
Ottawa, ON Canada

Jul 15 Whitewater Street Strut
Cobden, ON Canada

Jul 28 Mud City Meltdown Music Festival
Moncton, NB Canada

Jul 29 The Marquee Ballroom
Halifax, NS Canada

Aug 5 Summer In The Park
North Bay, ON Canada

Aug 12 The Kee to Bala
Bala, ON Canada