Craig is back with the final three bands on his list — and this episode gets real. We dive deep into the raw power of music, the moments that stay with us forever, and the feeling of greatness it can bring.

Craig opens up about an unforgettable experience, shares a documentary everyone should see, and reminds us why music hits the soul in ways nothing else can.

So get comfy (and maybe grab the Kleenex). It’s emotional, it’s beautiful, and the perfect way to close out this special two-part series.

More From This Week's Guest:

Gift Shop: https://www.giftshophipband.ca

Discovering Downie Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/gorddowniepod/

Introduce Yerself - Tribute Singers (Discovering Downie Bonus Episode - Craig sits down with the singers from Gift Shop (Ian) and the Almost Hip (Craig) to discuss their performances and what it's like to be in a tribute to The Hip)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discovering-downie/id1740810199?i=1000661217664

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tPxzLobp7lFhwzEYNwPul?si=BN-0_ybMQUWHlHyTae3O1A

And on All Podcast Streaming Platforms

Windows '78:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dgLSNGgttqwpkOO6DnFGs?si=p8Ypp9MXQ5aBLY0_InaEHA

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/windows-78/155673759

Canadian Alternative Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/canadian-alternative/pl.u-DdANNBet9G60E

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6biwSrIHlYFrUuxghJja20?si=lGpBxUfSSP--d2w11vsDNA&pi=M384ATmqRFCcu

Seven Canadian Bands You Should Know Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00FQHAEeZcxMW9RvD3mJze?si=rWR_heCGTVWuqM91ah1Jzw&pi=l-V8Ox9WRLKF8

https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/7-canadian-bands-you-should-know/pl.u-76oNN7MupDMvL

Find out more about the bands mentioned in this episode:

Ducks Ltd.:

18 Cigarettes live - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRbC_dpv1oI&list=RDnRbC_dpv1oI&start_radio=1

Live in Philadelphia on WXPN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf9ndvkvB3Y&list=RDWf9ndvkvB3Y&start_radio=1

Stars:

Your Ex-Lover is Dead (live in Manilla MUST SEE) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sc7jwu_bgM&list=RD2Sc7jwu_bgM&start_radio=1

No One is Lost (live) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOf825EoYM8

No One is Lost (Official, but unconventional video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PehLcp7sNi0&list=RDPehLcp7sNi0&start_radio=1

Torquil Campbell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torquil_Campbell

Spirit of the West:

John Mann (story telling example from house party) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k_NGkJ-t0U&list=RD6k_NGkJ-t0U&start_radio=1

Spirit Unforgettable (full documentary) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLWTYWXgj_o

The Final Concert (Save This House/ Home for a Rest) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISONaayCBa8&list=RDISONaayCBa8&start_radio=1

Frankfurt, I’m Sorry (live with VSO) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prh0MxDot1U&list=RDprh0MxDot1U&start_radio=1

Canadian Skye (live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXo8V1rwq9w

The Rites of Man (live with the proper explanation of its origin) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q428g5_39KE&list=RDq428g5_39KE&start_radio=1

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