Gord Downie

The Tragically Hip To Release Live Album From 1991 Concert

by Paul Cashmere

Canada’s The Tragically Hip will release an historic 1991 Los Angeles concert as a standalone live album.

Tagged as: 90s, Canada, Gord Downie, Live At The Roxy 1991, rock, The Tragically Hip

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Canada Indies Awards The Complete Winners List

by Paul Cashmere

Canadian Music Week was on in Toronto this week.

Tagged as: Canada, Canadian Music Week, Gord Downie, music industry

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R.I.P. Gord Downie of Tragically Hip 1964-2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

We knew his time was short when he announced last year that he was suffering from incurable brain cancer, but his constant working and releases made it seem that he was doing well against the disease.

Tagged as: 90s, Canada, Gord Downie, rock, Tragically Hip

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Leonard Cohen and Gord Downie Up For Polaris Prize

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The short list has been announced for the Polaris Music Prize and it contains two veteran artists, one who recently passed away and one who is terminally ill.

Tagged as: Canada, Gord Downie, Leonard Cohen, music industry, Tragically Hip

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Leonard Cohen And Gord Downie Win Seven Jonos Between Them

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Junos, Canada’s biggest music awards, carried a somewhat somber tone as the late Leonard Cohen took two of the top prizes of the night while Gord Downie, who is suffering from terminal brain cancer, won five including three as a solo artist and two with his group The Tragically Hip.

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Mylène Farmer ‘Nevermore’ Concert To Screen In Cinemas

‘Nevermore’, the live concert film from Canadian singer Mylène Farmer, will screen around the world (including in Australia) Thursday November 7.

November 6, 2024

‘Lousy Immigrant’ Joni Mitchell Slams Trump At Los Angeles Concert

Joni Mitchell has slated Donald Trump during a live performance.

October 22, 2024

Leonard Cohen Estate Send Cease and Desist To Trump Campaign

The estate of Leonard Cohen have sent a Cease and Desist letter to the Trump campaign following unauthorised use if Leonard’s ‘Hallelejah’ at multiple rallies.

October 17, 2024

The Weeknd Massive After Hours Til Dawn Show Premieres In Australia

The Weeknd has returned to Australia for his second tour with an upgrade from Arena to Stadium for ‘After Hours Til Dawn’. This production is massive. The catwalk is so long it would not fit inside the 14,000 capacity Rod Laver Arena. The length of the 55000 capacity Marvel Stadium football oval was required just to fit it in.

October 6, 2024

Ukraine Metal Band Jinjer To Tour Australia With Canada’s Kittie

Ukrainian metal band Jinjer will return to Australia in February 2025. Canada’s Kittie are coming too.

September 30, 2024

Ann Wilson Completes Chemo and Heart Will Go Back On The Road

Heart will return to touring in 2025 with the initially scheduled for July 2024 ‘Royal Flush’ coming to a sudden halt when Ann Wilson was diagnosed with cancer.

September 26, 2024