Today, I talk to Jake Gold, the legendary manager of the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip. Jake talks about the new film The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal and the four-year process of bringing The Hip’s raw, emotional story to life.

We go deep into The Hip lore with stories that have never been heard before about some of The Hip's iconic songs, their appearance on SNL, touring with the Stones, and the final goodbye tour before Gord Downie's death in 2017.

Now, I can’t sit here and pretend that this is just another podcast episode. The Hip has been my favourite band since they released their first album when I was turning 19. It’s no exaggeration to say they provided the soundtrack to my life.  I hope you have an artist in your life who means that much to you because then you can understand what it means to me to sit down with Jake and hear these stories.

But here’s the thing: The film and this conversation are not really about a rock band. They’re about truth, friendship, family, tragedy, and reconciliation. They’re also about the power of music and stories to bring us together.

Please enjoy Jake Gold.

Key Takeaways:

1. No Dress Rehearsal offers a raw, emotional journey into the life of The Tragically Hip, and takes us behind the scenes of these 5 very private people.
2. Authenticity in music is what made The Hip so relatable, and it’s something people crave more than ever.
3. Music can take us back to another time and place, but hearing these new stories can give these old songs new life and meaning.
4. Managing The Hip was all about taking risks and they did things that nobody had done in the industry.
5. Festivals like Another Roadside Attraction are more than just shows—they're about building community and celebrating together.
6. The band’s final tour unified a nation as it rolled across the country and gave fans an opportunity to say goodbye to Gord Downie.
7. Every Canadian remembers where they were for The Hip’s final concert in Kingston.  It brought the country together in a way that no politician ever will. 

Resources:

• Watch No Dress Rehearsal on Amazon Prime
• The Tragically Hip's discography on Spotify
• Follow Jake Gold on LinkedIn
• Follow The Tragically Hip on Instagram

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