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Gord Downie & The Country of Miracles perform 'If I Had A Hammer'

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If You Lived Here - Demo from The Tragically Hip's 1990 Road Apples recording sessions

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Men Without Hats delivers a unique spin on ‘Blow at High Dough'

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Multi-award-winning Canadian indie folk band Twin Flames reimagines The Tragically Hip's Grace, Too.

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Gord Downie recites "At The Quinte Hotel" from the Al Purdy songbook

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Gord Downie sings "Oh Canada" on July 13th, 2004, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, before the 75th Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

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Antares is an exclusive, instrumental track written by The Tragically Hip. It was composed specifically for legendary Canadian figure skater Kurt Browning.

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Flamenco by The Tragically Hip featuring Kate Fenner December 20th, 2000 HSBC Arena, Buffalo, NY

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"Fire in the Hole" by Hazel Dickens, written specifically for John Sayles’ masterful 1987 film Matewan

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Stereophonics performs a cover of Long Time Running. Toronto, Massey Hall, March 22, 2025

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The only live performance by The Tragically Hip of Gordon Lightfoot's The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. April 14, 2007, at The House of Blues in Cleveland, Ohio. 

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Gord Downie covering John Lennon's "Oh Yoko!" during a solo appearance at a White Ribbon benefit concert in Toronto, ON on June 3, 2003.

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Vegas Strip, the previously unreleased track from The Tragically Hip's 1998 album Phantom Power.

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One of the biggest conversations behind the mic to date. This week on Dropped Among This Crowd, Sara J. welcomes legendary guitarist for The Tragically Hip, Paul Langlois.

In this definitive, career-spanning conversation, Paul joins the show to reflect on the legacy of The Hip, stepping into the solo spotlight, and finding a renewed fire for live music.

We kick things off with a beautiful trip down memory lane, as Paul recalls just how deeply The Hip loved Buffalo—and drops the heartbreaking revelation that the Queen City would have been the absolute first stop on...

How You Are? from Smooth Rock Falls, the fourth studio solo album from Paul Langlois (February 20th,2026)

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Billy Talent performs a cover of Nautical Disaster by The Tragically Hip live in concert at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada on February 27th 2017.

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Hey there! I’m Sara J., and being a part of the incredible Tragically Hip community, I’ve gotten to collaborate on a lot of projects, awesome content, and have some pretty amazing interviews. But along the way, I’ve found a lot of cool stuff packed up in the rafters...

These are the gems that don’t quite fit into a standard (project) episode, breakdown, or guest appearance. Some old-school Hip heads might remember a few of these, but honestly, a lot of you might never have even known these existed.

This is The Tangenti...

This week on Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast, Sara J. is joined by singer Joe Cad for a personal and insightful conversation about the life of a frontman.

Joe tracks his musical roots right back to the very start—from a childhood obsession with microphones and picking up the piano at age ten, to navigating the role of family trailblazer while soaking up the early influence of his older cousins. He shares his evolution from loving pop music to discovering the heavy world of metal, sparking a lifelong love affair with Black Sabbath.

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No regular episode dropping this week because we are behind the mic recording something incredibly special this afternoon! 🎙️✨

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What’s new this week from DATC Media Company: May 24th - May 30th, 2026

🎤 : Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast Episode 332: Behind the Mic: A Mid-May Update, New Music and More!

Pull up a chair and join Sara J. behind the microphone this week for a full scoop on what’s happening behind the scenes, right now, and looking ahead.

1:1 Creative Strategy Sessions—high-impact, 2–3 strategic weeks for creatives and entrepreneurs who are mid-launch, mid-pivot, or mid-"WTF am I doing?" and ready to sharpen their vision.

Pull up a chair and join Sara J. behind the microphone this week for a full scoop on what’s happening behind the scenes, right now, and looking ahead. 

In this episode, she’s recapping recent show magic and teasing a major "sworn to secrecy" announcement that is heading your way in just a few weeks. She’s also incredibly excited to introduce a brand-new space over on Patreon: the "In her headphones" collection and 1:1 Creative Strategy Sessions—high-impact, 2–3 strategic weeks for creatives and entrepreneurs who are mid-launch, mid-pivot, or mid-"WTF am I doing?" and ready to sharpen...

This week on Dropped Among This Crowd, Sean Martin opens up about the winding, unbelievable road that brought him to music — from singing in choir at four years old, picking up guitar and songwriting at twelve, recording his first album at just fifteen, and finding himself in the Airborne Infantry, looking to be a career Special Forces soldier at 18.

Sean shares the cinematic chain of events that led to his sudden exit from the military, the trauma he carried home, and the unexpected kindness of strangers that helped restore his faith in humanity while trying to reintegrate in...

This week on Dropped Among This Crowd, Sara J. takes you to Atlanta, Georgia, for the 20th annual Atlanta Canada Fest — a celebration of Canadian music, culture, and community in the heart of the South.

She also reflects on seeing The Strictly Hip the night perform with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra — a unique rock-meets-symphony experience that set the tone for the weekend.

Episode 328 A Conversation with Marty Seed: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-marty-seed

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This week on the show, Sara J. shares her experience seeing “It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken,” the new production featuring the music of The Tragically Hip. Now playing through May 24 at Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton, ON.

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New Orleans Is Sinking - Cast of ‘It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken’ https://youtu.be/e3RBKYKJyP4?si=i4nyQ0lNlBqfWgb0

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This week on the show, Sara J. sits down with Marty Seed — founder of the Atlanta Canada Fest — for a conversation that spans music, culture, and the journey of building community far from home.

A Halifax native, Marty reflects on growing up across multiple cities in both Canada and the U.S., and how those experiences shaped his perspective — from culture shock to a deep appreciation for diverse sounds and scenes.

From his grandmother’s love of music and Maritime roots filled with sea shanties, to embracing genres beyond what’s trending, Marty shares how his musica...

Sara J. sits down with Sierra Fournier for a conversation about her recently released second solo effort, The Missloua Flood—an album born out of one of the darkest periods of her life.

They dig into what it’s felt like to finally have the record out in the world and the early feedback and reflections that have come in since its release. Sierra takes us behind the title—how The Missloua Flood came to be, and the meaning it’s taken on over time.

The conversation explores the album’s cohesiveness and intentional flow, and how her b...

Sara J. is back behind the mic! 🎙️

In this episode, I share a quick update on my surgery and recovery, where things stand now, and how this experience has shifted me — mentally, physically, and creatively. From easing back into “normal” life to feeling the power of live music and community on a whole new level, it’s been an interesting adventure I’ve only begun to reflect on.

Also, I’m catching you up on what’s been happening behind the scenes with DATC Media while I’ve been off, including a new collaboration, recent release coverage & mo...

This week, forty years ago, a historic recording was made in Kingston, ON.....

Join me, Sara J, as we dive deeper into all this and more, including an in-depth look at Davis Manning, who was more than just the sax player in The Hip.

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This week on the show, Sara J. is sharing a bit of personal news and a health update.

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Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography — Phil Collins
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In this episode of Dropped Among This Crowd, Sara J. dives deep into the life and career of Phil Collins—from his formative years, to Genesis, to his groundbreaking solo work, and beyond. We explore the stories behind In the Air Tonight, his collaborations with legends like Eric Clapton, his commercial dominance alongside artists like Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, and the unforgettable Live Aid performance that cemented his place in music history.

Sara also shares personal memories of seeing Phil live as a kid, highlights his autobiography Not Dead Yet, and invites listeners to weigh in: wh...

In this third episode of Something On, Sara J. switches things up and brings you a streamlined music news rundown—this time dropping directly into your podcast feed.

The big story this week: the release of “Generation” from Gord Downie, The Sadies, and the Conquering Sun – Live at 6 O’Clock, arriving February 27. Sara breaks down what to expect from the live album, why the Discovering Downie podcast is an essential companion listening, and how this project captures Gord at his electrifying best.

She also covers:

The latest from The Hip on Shuffle (including her recent...

This week on the show, fresh off celebrating two years of creating digital content for his page Cancon_eh, Sudbury, Ontario native Brady Callan sits down with host Sara J to talk about the inspiration behind creating a page dedicated to highlighting and celebrating iconic Canadian music—and Canadian culture more broadly.

Brady shares the artists and bands he’s had the pleasure of sitting down with, including an intimate conversation with Finger Eleven about touring with Ozzy Osbourne, recorded just weeks after Ozzy’s passing. He also reveals who’s still on his bucket list to intervie...

In this episode of Dropped Among This Crowd, host Sara J is sharing a few of her favourite reads — the books that have inspired, moved, and shaped her love for music and storytelling. From legendary rock biographies to iconic novels, these picks give a behind-the-scenes look at the artists we love, the stories behind their music, and the moments that defined an era.

Tune in, get inspired, and discover your next favourite read.

I always encourage checking your local library first — borrow, explore, and support your community! For those who want to own a copy, I’ve...

"Something On" Episode Two!

The new show from DATC Media that explores the latest music news through the lens of The Hip, creating space for tribute artists, adjacent acts and projects, creators, and fellow storytellers to join the conversation!

Hosted by Sara J. - LIVE at 7pm eastern!

This week's guest was jD, creator & voice behind The Tragically Hip Podcast Series!

The dynamic duo was back together LIVE!

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Some bands don’t just play a venue — they belong to it.

In this episode of Dropped Among This Crowd, host Sara J. explores one of the most sacred relationships in rock history: The Allman Brothers Band and the Beacon Theatre. What began as a short run of shows in 1989 evolved into a decades-long tradition that transformed March in New York City into something legendary.

Inspired by the book One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band by Alan Paul, this episode dives into how the Beacon became more than a stage — it bec...

This week on the show, host Sara J is continuing a listener-favorite format with another deep dive into unforgettable moments in music history—this time spanning January 16–22.

From the opening of the legendary Whisky A Go-Go on the Sunset Strip to Eric Clapton’s iconic MTV Unplugged session, the birth of Mötley Crüe, and the formation of Bad Company, this episode explores a week packed with defining rock moments. We also revisit infamous and unforgettable events like Ozzy Osbourne’s bat-biting incident, Neil Young’s solo debut, Buddy Holly’s final apartment recordings, and the Beach Boys beg...

We're diving into this week in rock history and bit of modern buzz: celebrating birthdays, remembering legends like Bob Weir and David Bowie, and marking iconic albums and milestones from Led Zeppelin to Nirvana. Plus, some music news, updates from my Something On live stream, exciting RoughGauge website updates and more!

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DATC Media Presents: Something On - A new bi-weekly news show, live on Tuesdays on YouTube with the first episode airing this Tuesday, January 6 at 7pm Eastern hosted by Sara J!

The show explores the latest music news through the lens of The Hip, creating space for tribute artists, adjacent acts and projects, creators, and fellow storytellers to join the conversation!

Our first guest is Jeremy Hoyle, lead singer of ‪The Strictly Hip‬, who will be joining us to talk about the band’s January residency at the iconic Babeville in Buffalo, NY.

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It’s the first episode of 2026, and Sara J is back in your feed with a holiday recap and reset energy heading into the new year.

Sara also pulls back the curtain on what’s been cooking behind the scenes at DATC Media, including exciting updates on The Copper Penny Project and a preview of Something On — a brand-new bi-weekly live news show premiering January 6th at 7 PM on YouTube.

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