The Tragically Hip rock Calgary in emotional performances
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Under the hot lights of the Calgary Saddledome, fans got a chance to let The Tragically Hip know just how much the iconic band has shaped their lives.
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The two sold-out shows held this week saw longtime fans from both near and far attend, and they weren't disappointed.
.@thehipdotcom was so amazing in #yyc. So emotional! #manmachinepoemtour pic.twitter.com/NPQ2mFHgO4
—@Rachel_Maclean
@thehipdotcom a tragically hip family #manmachinepoemtour #travelfromontario pic.twitter.com/ZTYRU7nlOW
—@roberts4202
Many people took to social media to share images and sentiments about the performances.
This is for The Tragically Hip -- we are all richer for having seen them tonight. #manmachinepoemtour pic.twitter.com/ET8vOz0vaC
—@Daorcey
All three generations at the #ManMachinePoemTour in #yyc tonight! @thehipdotcom pic.twitter.com/XjT0DwzKjF
—@olana_thomson
The Hip has been utilizing its massive list of songs written over the last three decades while on tour, includingtwo different setlists in Calgary.
A look at the songs on last night's set list in Calgary. See you friday Winnipeg! #manmachinepoemtour #yyc pic.twitter.com/SLT2ERUyQb
—@thehipdotcom
Last night's set list from the first of two Calgary shows on the #manmachinepoemtour. #yyc pic.twitter.com/MOE9lqVnCs
—@thehipdotcom
Lead singer Gord Downierecently announced hehas terminal braincancer.
Never seen any man so alive. #manmachinepoemtour pic.twitter.com/tQfQwJtDcd
—@jfiliatrault
The band thanked Calgary as they headed on to the next stop of the tour that ends in Kingston on Aug. 20.
Calgary, thank you for two wonderful shows this week! #manmachinepoemtour #yyc pic.twitter.com/05ZaH4YcSl
—@thehipdotcom
The show will be airedlive on CBC.
@CBCCalgary @thehipdotcom @ericandersonCBC I'll never forget Gord's face when he drank in the wild cheers & applause pic.twitter.com/AcwIqlOewV
—@torygillis
@CBCCalgary Downie singing "use it up, up it all up, don't save a thing for later"
—@AmyEntropy