05-04-2008, 02:16 PM
The boys played their 4 songs in their suits. Pretty classy.
It was the first time The Hip had played at te NAC, and the first time the Governor Generals Performing Arts Award/National Arts Centre Award was given to an entire band.
I got to speak to Gord in the VIP room after the show. He said he and the band were honoured to received the award, that he was overwhelmed by the inspiration of not only the other recipients, but also from Michaëlle Jean. I was really taken by his sincerity. The boys were recognized not only as a great rock band, but as true artists, and masters of their craft.
My friend asked if they had a title for the new album yet. Gord sais they had spent the night before really discussing it, but said nothing yet. I'm sure he might not have wanted to let the cat out of the bag, as they was a reporter with us.
Anyway, one of the best nights in my life.
It was the first time The Hip had played at te NAC, and the first time the Governor Generals Performing Arts Award/National Arts Centre Award was given to an entire band.
I got to speak to Gord in the VIP room after the show. He said he and the band were honoured to received the award, that he was overwhelmed by the inspiration of not only the other recipients, but also from Michaëlle Jean. I was really taken by his sincerity. The boys were recognized not only as a great rock band, but as true artists, and masters of their craft.
My friend asked if they had a title for the new album yet. Gord sais they had spent the night before really discussing it, but said nothing yet. I'm sure he might not have wanted to let the cat out of the bag, as they was a reporter with us.
Anyway, one of the best nights in my life.