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The Tragically Hip - Fiddler's Green Live Performance from A National Celebration

Venue: Rogers K-Rock Centre Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Date: August 20, 2016

In 'Fiddler's Green,' performed live on August 20, 2016, at the Rogers K-Rock Centre in Kingston, The Tragically Hip showcased their deep connection to Canadian culture and their emotional resonance with fans. This performance came just before the band released their final studio album, 'Man Machine Poem,' in June 2016. The poignant timing of the recording, as the band approached their farewell tour following lead singer Gord Downie's terminal cancer diagnosis, adds layers of significance to the song's themes of loss and reminiscence. Fans were treated to an incredibly intimate moment, celebrating their beloved band's legacy during this national celebration. The connection to Kingston is particularly rich, as the band’s roots are deeply embedded in that city, and this performance felt like a heartfelt homecoming.

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