Been a Hip fan since Up to Here and have worn out both that one and Road
Apples.  Unfortunately, I am stuck out here on the west coast where the
Hip are rarely seen.  It was a godsend when they stopped in my town of
San Luis Obispo and played a show to about 200 people in the Forum, a
venue about as large as the average bar.  My wife, a non-hip fan (unless
it be hip-hop), proclaimed it the best concert she'd ever seen.
Unbelievably loud and clear - never have I heard such high quality live
mixing.

I play bass and have been in local bands, even did some Hip covers -
Another Midnight and Three Pistols for two.  Personally, I would love to
do the entirety of Up to Here as a set in a local club - would blow them
all away for sure.  Perfect bar music.

So while you Canucks can claim ownership, know that some of us down here
appreciate what's going on.

Michael Johnson