2013-01-25 - Regina, Saskatchewan

[sean.bonner]

You'll be serving the song
when we find out you won't change
serving the song
bombing the range
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01 - At Transformation
02 - Grace, Too
03 - Man Machine Poem
04 - Gift Shop
05 - Greasy Jungle
06 - It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken
07 - The Modern Spirit
08 - Ahead By A Century
09 - Courage
10 - Flamenco
11 - Streets Ahead
12 - Springtime In Vienna
13 - Fireworks
14 - We Want To Be It
15 - Poets
16 - Fully Completely
17 - New Orleans Is Sinking
18 - My Music At Work

19 - Wheat Kings
20 - At The Hundredth Meridian
21 - Bobcaygeon
22 - Nautical Disaster
23 - Fifty-Mission Cap

[canuckeh]

I'll be at this one and am anticipating being able to update this post with a live set list. Looking forward to the Arkells also, will try to do their setlist as well

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Arkells:

01 deadlines
02 michigan left
03 pullin punches
04 kiss cam
05 oh the boss is coming
06 ballad of hugo chavez
07 on paper
08 ohio (csny cover) into no champagne socialist - ohio reprise
09 whistleblower

Great show, go see these guys, hip at the top of the hour

Los Reyes del Trigo:

01 trans
02 grace
03 man machine
04 gift shop
05 greasy
06 good life
07 modern spirit
08 ahead
09 courage
10 flamenco!
11 streets ahead
12 springtime
13 fireworks
14 we want to be it
15 poets
16 fully
17 new o
18 music at work

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19 wheat kings (paul verse)
20 100th
21 bob c
22 nautical
23 50mc

Great show as always, thoughts in morning, goodnight attiwapiskat!

[canuckeh]

This'll be show #10 for me, would love to hear Don't Wake Daddy or Three Pistols but hoping at least one of Inch, Flamenco, El Dorado or Locked make an appearance!

[canuckeh]

Great show from the band. More than satisfied with the setlist. Flamenco and Greasy were nice treats. Crowd was into it, standing the whole show. Good receptions for the new material even if most didn't know the words. Lots of movin' shakin' and wigglin' in the crowd so that was good to see.

As a displaced Torontonian and Leaf fan, It's always fun to see how the Toronto references go down, and as I might have thought there was no reaction at all to the "that night in toronto" line in Bob C and the mentions of the leafs winning the cup in 50MC. Have always seen the hip in the toronto area so it was just a little weird to not hear the usual acknowledgement.

Overall, very happy with show number 10. I thought Gord's voice was in great form, at least it seemed that way in the arena. Would love to hear a bootleg of it someday.

[jad35]

Trans
Grace
Man
Gift
Greasy
Good life
Modern Sp
Abac
Courage
Flamingo
Streets
Spring time
Firework
We want
Poets
Fully (soft)
New o
Music@
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Wheat
100th
Bob c
Naut
50

1/3

[Summiteer]

Sweet Set...List, your sure its never been so wrong, it's called the error of catalogues ans lists..st3v3 Wiserman

[direwolf74]

Awesome setlist.

[thebends]

Trans
Grace
Man
Gift
Greasy
Good life
Modern Sp
Abac
Courage
Flamingo
Streets
Spring time
Firework
We want
Poets
Fully (soft)
New o
Music@
---
Wheat
100th
Bob c
Naut
50

1/3

"Fully (soft)" ... please elaborate.

[Micah]

This was my third show, I'd say the best yet! 3rd row on Rob's side so I watched him and Sinclair rock out the entire show. I got a setlist too!!!

I noted a few things when I was making the list on my phone...

During Springtime, Gord looked right at me and we had a big 'air high-five' Fricken' sweet!
In NOIS, maybe its just me...but did Gord seem to forget some words?

All in all, an amazing show, with an awesome setlist. Loved seeing Rob rock out in the intro to Poets.

[restlesssoul]

good life
modern spirit
abac


that is quite the combo of intensity right there.

[jvjones]

Thought I'd throw out a few comments this morning...
First off, ended up first row right in front of Gord Sinclair (but pretty close to Gord D as well)...awesome view, and even a rail to lean against, so had to be happy with that!
Overall, a very good show, no major surprises, and maybe it's hard to ever revisit the energy and abandon that Gord would bring to a show 10 or 15 years ago...but he still has the ability to grab your attention and get lost in the music...and still a ton of energy, don't get me wrong!! I think what I take away from a show now (this was number 15 for me) is just the tight musicianship and the great, consistent sound coming from Johnny, Paul, Gord S and Robbie...every song is just on.
- Being on Gord S / Robbie's side you have to focus on them a fair bit and see how into it they are.
- 5 songs from the new album seems about right, and I think they picked the right 5. Streets Ahead and Modern Spirit in particular sound really good live.
- No real rarities...I guess Fireworks, Good Life and Springtime have been somewhat rare this tour, but obviously those have had a lot of play over time. Was hoping for something rare from Road Apples or Day for Night, but I guess that will have to wait for next time.
- Not a single tune from IBE, World Container or We are the Same.
- Noticed Gord looking down at his monitor for lyrics a fair bit...even on some regular tunes that you might not have expected him to be sketchy on.
- In 50MC, at one point the Pats won the cup...but then Gord decided "that doesn't really work".
- Having Paul sing the "high school is dead and stark" verse in Wheat Kings is a nice touch...has that been happening for awhile?
- The laminate pass was kinda cool, but I found the souvenir selection a little underwhelming...if the pass would have given you access to a bar with less than a 25 minute line up for a drink, that would have a lot more appreciated! Evraz Place really needs to rethink their staffing/bar setup for concerts.
- Arkells were a good, maybe even great warm up band, but didn't get a whole of attention, as alot of people were probably beating the beer line up at that point. I haven't heard much of their stuff before but will definitely be purchasing some of their material in the near future.
- Lastly managed to snag a set list from the stage...just a random toss by Billy but it landed in the right spot! The Gord Sinclair hand written lists have a lot more character...but I'm not complaining...will add this one to the collection!
- Hip, Hip, Hip!!!

[jad35]

Trans
Grace
Man
Gift
Greasy
Good life
Modern Sp
Abac
Courage
Flamingo
Streets
Spring time
Firework
We want
Poets
Fully (soft)
New o
Music@
---
Wheat
100th
Bob c
Naut
50

1/3

"Fully (soft)" ... please elaborate.

Generally when Fully starts to wrap up the boys get really heavy "FULLLY" You know what I'm talking about this time they really didn't was more like the album. Softer. it was cool

[thebends]

Got it, thanks.

[Tthip]

http://www.leaderpost.com/entertainment ... story.html

The Hip continues to earn its reputation

Gord Downie steals the show with his antics

BY CHRISTOPHER TESSMER, FOR THE LEADER-POST JANUARY 28, 2013

Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie entertains the crowd at the Brandt Centre on Friday.
Photograph by: Troy Fleece, Regina Leader-Post , For The Leader-Post
Anyone expecting a typical rock show Friday night at the Brandt Centre was destined to leave entertained and more than a little perplexed.

The Kingston, Ont. quintet known as The Tragically Hip have been the de facto Canadian rock band since the late 1980s and know exactly how to make a 6,000-seat hockey rink feel like a loud, raw bar show.

Led by enigmatic vocalist Gord Downie, indescribably quirky through much of the band's 23-song performance, The Hip gave unrelenting energy from the stage for the nearly two-hour set. Obviously his bandmates were no slouches either, with Rob Baker and Paul Langlois handling the guitars, Gord Sinclair on the bass, and Johnny Fay manning the drums, all with expert meticulousness.

As the band hit the stage, opening with At Transformation, the lead single from their November album Now For Plan A, the crowd howled approvingly as Downie shout sang the lyrics. Looking quite dapper in black jeans, white buttoned shirt, black vest, skinny tie, and accented with a jean jacket and black hat, the singer was his usual eccentric self, maniacally dancing and stalking the stage throughout the bulk of the show.

Notorious for stage banter that sometimes comes across as being a little out there, the 48-year old vocalist failed to disappoint noting at one point, "The goal is Friday night. Ergo, the goal is Friday night. It's Friday night and it's too f**king cold out to do anything but hang out."

The Downie-ism resonated with the fairly diverse audience as the comment elicited a roar that signalled the bulk of those in attendance were ready to let loose as well.

As The Hip's road crew prepared the stage for their set, two large LED video screens on each side of the stage noted the tour was using 100 per cent renewable and sustainable energy, yet the show never once felt like it was lacking due to the band's environmental conscientiousness. Somewhat minimalist, save for a phenomenal lighting rig and top notch sound system, the stage had a few LED lights around the platform and a backdrop consisting of multiple hanging rectangular panels that glow from the lights and appear to have some kind of crystallization on them. The panels also matched the front of the platforms holding the guitar cabs and drum riser.

The video screens on stage left and right showed a continuous stream of live concert footage from three cameras, ensuring that everyone in the arena could see the show as well as those in the front row.

Musically, the band played many of their hits, though they also included songs like Fireworks and It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken that were played for only the third time in the 27 shows they've had so far this tour.

With the band preparing to play the 18th song of their set Downie advised, "This is the last (song) because I have another thing I have to do. This isn't my only gig you know? I work the night shift."

Amid the crowd screaming and the band playing the opening chords of My Music at Work, the singer yells out "Who's working?," leading the crowd to escalate further.

After leaving the stage to regroup for a few minutes, The Hip returned as three of the panels spelled out H-I-P at the back of the stage. Finishing with a handful of crowd-pleasers, Downie was especially gracious thanking the audience multiple times for their fandom and longtime support of the onetime bar band.

Hamilton group Arkells opened the evening with a spirited 40-minute set that began with a relatively disappointing number of fans in attendance.

Despite a crowd that took most of the band's set to start to fill the stands, the quintet showed it's definitely capable of entertaining the masses from bigger stages across Canada. Its peppy alt rock, combined with their obvious enthusiasm, instantly translated and had many up and dancing in their seats much earlier than most fans anticipated.

While the band is in no way unknown with multiple singles and a constantly growing fan base, there's no doubt its lively set won over many a new fan Friday night.

Regardless, The Hip was the main attraction on Friday evening and they definitely paid it forward with a performance that demonstrated the truly unique appeal of this Canadian band.

Downie, who's eyebrow raising antics included multiple variations of improvisational modern dance using his white handkerchief and microphone stand throughout the set, periodic shout singing, and Bill Murray-like clowning may come across as odd, yet they make total sense within the inner dialogue that is The Tragically Hip.

A truly professional group in every sense of the word, Downie's mates are content to let the frontman steal the spotlight, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats to see what he'll do next.

Interestingly enough, it's actually his graciousness that is the real take away from a Hip show as the singer ensured the fans at the show truly knew how appreciative the band was for their attendance and loyalty. Even after the show ended, the video screens froze the message "Thank You Regina" out to the crowd as people left the arena.

A totally eccentric and truly Canadian band, members of The Hip were also 100 per cent classy, awesome, and entertaining from start to finish.

THE TRAGICALLY HIP

(with The Arkells)

When: Jan. 25

Where: Brandt Centre

SET LIST

1. At Transformation

2. Grace, Too

3. Man Machine Poem

4. Gift Shop

5. Greasy Jungle

6. It's a Good Life if you Don't Weaken

7. The Modern Spirit

8. Ahead by a Century

9. Courage

10. Flamenco

11. Streets Ahead

12. Springtime in Vienna

13. Fireworks

14. We Want To Be It

15. Poets

16. Fully Completely

17. New Orleans is Sinking

18. My Music at Work Encore

19. Wheat Kings

20. At The Hundredth Meridian

21. Bobcaygeon

22. Nautical Disaster

23. Fifty-Mission Cap

[NegPhil]

" As The Hip's road crew prepared the stage for their set, two large LED video screens on each side of the stage noted the tour was using 100 per cent renewable and sustainable energy, yet the show never once felt like it was lacking due to the band's environmental conscientiousness. Somewhat minimalist, save for a phenomenal lighting rig and top notch sound system, the stage had a few LED lights around the platform and a backdrop consisting of multiple hanging rectangular panels that glow from the lights and appear to have some kind of crystallization on them. "

I have been chuckling to myself all tour about those 4x8 bounce cards. There were only four on the US leg and now there are around a dozen. It makes sense with the renewable energy. It's actually quite clever.