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Hip in the news
#1

Recent article re-confirms the album finishing, and the band is lobbying for a new venue in Kingston.

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Cheers
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#2

add to News

I need 2 Kingston Tickets, please help.
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#3

lol
"Kingston could also put itself ahead of the competition if it created an
esthetically pleasing, acoustically sound, technically outfitted facility in which travelling artists could film a live DVD, Baker and Sinclair said. "


if only we knew that in order to get a hip DVD was to build a new arena in kinston!
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#4

"Kingston could also put itself ahead of the competition if it created an
esthetically pleasing, acoustically sound, technically outfitted facility in which travelling artists could film a live DVD, Baker and Sinclair said."

Could this be a sign they've been thinking of one themselves? One can hope.
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#5

I believe Rob said it best during the IVL show from the 279 -- "I live in Maybury, and it's a town in ruin". Even then I believe they said they'd play there as soon as a new venue was built. Maybe they'll start lobying for a new lower size venue as well. AJ's cannot be the number one concert destonation in this city.

Building the arena takes roughly 4-8 months... start ASAP... I just may have a Hip concert in this town before I graduate.

Cheers

Pat, @ Queen's
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#6

Well I'm just glad that the hip is thinking about Kingston as a place to play again. I'm not sure the right date or anything but I know it's been a long time since the boys have played in Kingston. I live right across the river from Kingston and would love the fact that all I would need is to take a ferry ride to see the hip. Smile :thumb:
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#7

The last 'big' show was in 1995 at The Memorial Centre. They also played in 1998 at The Ironhorse Saloon.

For a long time The Hip said they didn't play Kingston for two reasons: no suitable venue, and a 'music critic' for The Whig named Greg Burliak.

Is he gone? Or maybe the guys know, deep down, that Kingston city council will not be able to get a new venue built in their lifetime, so they'll never have to play Kingston again!

I lived in Kingston for the first 19 years of my life, (8 years in Toronto since) and the city has a way of staying put; never changing unless it is absolutely crucial. A second crossing of the Cataraqui River has been in discussion since my grandfather was on city council - and he died in 1976!! The new venue idea isn't a new one either. Block D was going to be the spot, and before that, the existing Memorial Centre property.

That city needs it more than most, but I don't see it happening any time soon.
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#8

Soundz like a town living in the Old World....

I will not give up. My face is set,my gait is fast,my goal is heaven,my road is narrow,my way is rough,my companions are few,my guide is reliable,my mission is clear. I cannot be bought,compromised,detoured,lured away,turned back,diluted or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice,hesitate in the presence of adversity,negotiate at the table of the enemy,ponder at the pool of popularity,or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I will not give up,shut up or slow down....Blessed Be!
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#9

Ya, the article had it wrong in saying the show was 9 years ago. They played in 1998 and they also did a show i believe in the summer of 1999 for a blues festival.
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#10

prz Wrote:Ya, the article had it wrong in saying the show was 9 years ago. They played in 1998 and they also did a show i believe in the summer of 1999 for a blues festival.

but I'm thinking those shows were outdoor venues in the summer, if the Hip have avoided doing large indoor shows in Kingston, I think it says something about the sad state of the venues in Kingston.
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#11

The Hip is one of the bands that will be on 4 dvd's about 25 years of Pinkpop. Pinkpop is a big festival in The Netherlands where a lot of great bands have played over the years. The Hip performed on Pinkpop twice in the early nineties. Another great band that has given permission to be on the dvd is Fleetwood Mac. Can't wait! Big Grin
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#12

Quote:Ya, the article had it wrong in saying the show was 9 years ago. They played in 1998 and they also did a show i believe in the summer of 1999 for a blues festival.

1998 was at the Iron Horse Saloon, as the name suggests it's a bar, one of the best shows I've seen. It was a surprise gig to promo phantom power.

The Blues festival is cool as well, but I wouldn't call it a "concert" it's in a category of all it's own.

Cheers

MountainHip
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#13

Beat Wrote:The Hip is one of the bands that will be on 4 dvd's about 25 years of Pinkpop. Pinkpop is a big festival in The Netherlands where a lot of great bands have played over the years. The Hip performed on Pinkpop twice in the early nineties. Another great band that has given permission to be on the dvd is Fleetwood Mac. Can't wait! Big Grin

I hope like hell they show atleast 1 complete song from them! I also seen a book on Ebay about the Pinkpop Gigz,think it was something concerning the 25th year thing as well...

I will not give up. My face is set,my gait is fast,my goal is heaven,my road is narrow,my way is rough,my companions are few,my guide is reliable,my mission is clear. I cannot be bought,compromised,detoured,lured away,turned back,diluted or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice,hesitate in the presence of adversity,negotiate at the table of the enemy,ponder at the pool of popularity,or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I will not give up,shut up or slow down....Blessed Be!
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#14

The "dirty" NOIS-ABAC was brilliant. I have the video here. I wish the bootleg of the concert was all soundboard like this one song. It'll be interesting to see what they decide to put on the DVD. Somehow i can't picture a song with the word that Gord uses to make this the "dirty" version getting put out on a DVD set for the masses.
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