Tag: The Tragically Hip

Straight Outta Kingston: recalling the Tragically Hip’s early days and breakthrough album Up to Here

Tonight the first two episodes of the four-part documentary, The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, are being screened at the Vancouver Playhouse as part of the Vancouver International Film Festival.

Canuck to the Core: how Gord Downie’s lyrics made the Tragically Hip the most Canadian band ever

Back in 2018 I became an author for the first (and maybe not last) time when my book about Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip, simply titled Gord Downie, was published.

Newt’s top 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend, September 27 to 29

The first two episodes of the four-part documentary The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal will be screened at the Vancouver Playhouse as part of the Vancouver International Film Festival.

Mike Downie’s epic love-letter to his brother Gord focuses on friendships, families, and fans

Stayed up till the wee hours of the morning watching the new documentary on the Tragically Hip, which started streaming on Prime Video today (September 20).

Prime Video releases trailer for Mike Downie’s four-part doc The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal

By Steve Newton Today Prime Video released the official trailer for The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, a four-part documentary directed by Mike Downie, older brother of late Hip frontman Gord Downie. The 256-minute film will premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival next month before its release on Prime. "Director Mike Downie assembles … Continue reading Prime Video releases trailer for Mike Downie’s four-part doc The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal

Hells yeah: the Tragically Hip to release box-set edition of breakthrough 1989 LP Up to Here

By Steve Newton When I did the first of my five interviews with Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie, on September 28, 1989, I was pretty psyched to talk to the 25-year-old rocker. Three weeks earlier the band had released its first full-length LP, Up To Here, and I couldn't get enough of rowdy, riff-driven tunes … Continue reading Hells yeah: the Tragically Hip to release box-set edition of breakthrough 1989 LP Up to Here

Finny McConnell says Johnny Fay couldn’t take the pay cut if he quit the Hip and joined the Mahones

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JUNE 17, 1999 By Steve Newton When you’re the drummer in Canada’s top rock band, there are quite a few perks available—and I’m not just talkin’ free flats of Labatt’s Genuine Draft. For Tragically Hip skin-basher Johnny Fay, the prestige of his position also gives him the chance to work with his … Continue reading Finny McConnell says Johnny Fay couldn’t take the pay cut if he quit the Hip and joined the Mahones

Gord Downie in the raw: an unedited, unpublished chunk of my book about the Tragically Hip’s beloved frontman

By Steve Newton When New York's Sterling Publishing first contacted me about writing a book about Gord Downie, I was obviously thrilled. I had interviewed Downie five times, and was a huge fan of his band, the Tragically Hip. But as writing progressed, I realized the finished product wasn't going to be exactly what I … Continue reading Gord Downie in the raw: an unedited, unpublished chunk of my book about the Tragically Hip’s beloved frontman

Happy Newt Year: a social-studies teacher really likes my book on Gord Downie

By Steve Newton Happy Newt Year everybody! January 1 is often a day of reflection, going over the previous year's highlights, so let's get reflectin'. As a rock writer, 2018 had some memorable moments. I pulled off my eighth interview with guitar hero Joe Satriani, for one thing. I had my first chat with Gerry … Continue reading Happy Newt Year: a social-studies teacher really likes my book on Gord Downie