Tragically Hip concert “once in a generation” type event
Posted Aug 19, 2016 10:13 pm.
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It looks like Canadian history will be made Saturday night when the CBC broadcasts the Tragically Hip’s final concert in their hometown of Kingston, Ont.
University of Calgary Associate Professor of Drama with the School of Creative and Performing Arts Patrick Finn believes Canadians of all ages will be glued to their screens for the performance.
Finn says the band has managed to create a large base because of its ability to connect with people.
“Folks that like the Hip, they might really like country music most of the time; others might like blues, some might like rock, others folk. The music is so good that it draws people from across that spectrum,” he said. “I think it’ll be huge. We’re in a bit of an odd situation because it’s the summer time. Some people are away and we have the Olympics, but I think it’ll be a massive event and an opportunity for people to get together with friends.”
He believes we’re witnessing a “once in a generation” type event that will be marked in history; something most of us will never see again.
It’s hard to say whether or not Canada’s public broadcaster will be bracing for any records, but many think it could rival a Stanley Cup final in terms of ratings.
