[The Heron Outside]

I've pitched a story on the relevance of The Tragically Hip in 2009 on the heels of WATS to a number of newspaper; I've had a few bites but I need your help as possible interview sources. If anyone interested on here could take a shot at these questions, I'd really appreciate it. Need to hammer this thing out in a day or two-

-How relevant are The Hip in 2009, considering Canadian music has become a haven for young, groundbreaking indie artists?

-What have The Hip done to stay accessible or even generate new fans?

-What is the key to The Hip's loyal fanbase?

-What sort of (Realistic) expectations do you have for the future of The Hip?

Thanks guys. Serious responses only, please.