The Tragically Hip Database
Scientists turn to celebrities to name new species – Toronto Star
Feb 3rd
Scientists turn to celebrities to name new species Toronto Star In Canada, Andrew Smith, a researcher at the Canadian Museum of Nature, named a scarab beetle species Platycoelia hiporum, found in the Andes Mountains, after the band The Tragically Hip. He listen to them when he was a PhD student working in a lab. |
Before they were famous (they were actually still kinda famous) – CBC Radio 3 (blog)
Feb 3rd
Before they were famous (they were actually still kinda famous) CBC Radio 3 (blog) Because it's been so pervasive, popular, and profitable, hip-hop has a remarkable ability to cross over into the mainstream. As such, some hip-hop artists have gone from respected, rebellious cult musicians to bona fide celebrities, ubiquitous on film ... |
Thiel: If Indy can do it, what’s Seattle’s excuse? – Sportspress Northwest
Feb 3rd
 Sportspress Northwest | Thiel: If Indy can do it, what's Seattle's excuse? Sportspress Northwest Too tragically hip to know we are sillies. Crippled by the paper/plastic debate. Whatever Seattle's excuses are for not pursuing a Super Bowl, none are good enough. As long as cold weather is no longer an impediment, hosting the game itself is easy. |
Great Moon Gathering
Feb 3rd
Gord Downie via Twitter says:
The Hip are really excited to get north! We’re going to hang out and talk with old friends and new. We have a whole new batch of songs we want to play. The moment I first stepped foot round the shores of James Bay, I knew the Hip had to go there – to the birthplace of our country.
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The Tragically Hip & Novelist Joseph Boyden in the James Bay Area February 15 – 17th for the 2012 Great Moon Gathering:
Canadian legends The Tragically Hip, along with celebrated novelist Joseph Boyden, will be participating in this year’s Great Moon Gathering. The annual event, held on the west coast of James Bay in Ontario’s pristine Arctic lowlands, will gather in 2012 in Fort Albany, February 15-17, and include the Cree First Nations of Attawapiskat, Peawanuck, Kashechewan, Moose Factory, and Fort Albany.
With a focus on both traditional and contemporary aboriginal education, the Great Moon Gathering celebrates the strengths and diversity of the Cree Nation. Over forty workshops will be offered, and are as varied as Cree language, sweat lodge, moccasin and hand drum making, classroom management, and early education.
Gord Downie says, “The moment I first stepped foot on the shores of James Bay, I knew the Tragically Hip had to go there, to the birthplace of our country. The band’s excited. We’re going to hang out, talk, and listen. We have a fresh batch of songs we want to play, for both old friends and new.”
Joseph Boyden adds, “Recent coverage of reserves such as Attawapiskat only captures one part of a story that’s much deeper, nuanced, and beautiful than most Canadians know. The Hip and I are coming up to James Bay to show our love and support for a people and a culture that transcends so many of the negative stereotypes that have been floated the last months.”
Tickets open to the public (if any left) after Feb. 6
For more information, contact Edmund Metatawabin, chair of the Great Moon Gathering Committee. (705) 278-1108.
Or visit:
http://www.facebook.com/TrentAboriginal
http://www.greatmoongathering.com/
Canada Reads Live Chat: Dave Bidini – CBC.ca
Feb 2nd
 CBC.ca | Canada Reads Live Chat: Dave Bidini CBC.ca In 1998, Bidini published his first book, On a Cold Road, an account of the band's tour with fellow Canadian icons The Tragically Hip. Since then, Dave has gone on to write 10 books, including his latest, Writing Gordon Lightfoot, which was published ... |
The Tragically Hip’s Trouble At The Henhouse – A.V. Club New York
Feb 1st
 A.V. Club New York | The Tragically Hip's Trouble At The Henhouse A.V. Club New York This week: We take on the Kingston, Ontario rockers of The Tragically Hip and their five-time platinum, Juno Award-winning album Trouble At The Henhouse, which was released on MCA (then an American subsidiary of Universal) in 1996. |
ARTS IN BRIEF – TheChronicleHerald.ca
Feb 1st
ARTS IN BRIEF TheChronicleHerald.ca The group has performed with The Tragically Hip and City and Colour and was shortlisted for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize and nominated for two CASBY Awards. Hailing from St. John's, the six-piece band consists of Tim Baker (piano, guitar, vocals), ... |