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“Gord [Downie] does so much Waterkeeper stuff. They were involved in [protesting clearcuts at] Clayoquot Sound [in the early '90s]. It's hard sometimes to use the capital you have as a beloved rock band and put it to various causes, especially when they're a bit more controversial, like energy issues.”

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Sarah Harmer

Sarah Harmer is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her folk-style music and emotive voice. Born on November 12, 1970, she has been active in the music industry since the early 1990s. Harmer is celebrated for her unique musical talent and profound insights into nature, blending elements of folk, rock, and world music in her work. more

“My drummer right now, who was also the first drummer in Weeping Tile, Jon McCann, told me that [Hip drummer] Johnny Fay took drum lessons from [McCann's] dad, who taught a lot of the drummers in Kingston. He said that when he was in Grade 9, the Hip were the model; the goal was to get an agent and gig as much as possible.”

Firsts Said Goal Taught Dad Lessons Right Now Models Agents Hips Grades Weeping Gigs Drummer Tiles

Author:Sarah Harmer

“I remember getting up and singing with them at Mile One arena in St. John's. It was such an honour that they asked me, but all I could think of was, "But I'm such a fan!" Later I sang on one of their records, that was awesome.”

Thinking Remember Records Fans Singing Miles Honour Arena

Author:Sarah Harmer

“Despite everything that is going on our climate and injustice in our country, we can't forget to come together celebrate the number of times the Tragically Hip helped bring us together and have our hearts moved. That is us honouring the life force, whatever that is. Celebrating is a duty.”

Heart Country Together Force Forget Numbers Duty Moved Climate Injustice Despite Our Country Celebrate Hips

Author:Sarah Harmer

“One of the things that I've noticed over the years is that I seem to be fascinated as a writer with the notion that we already have all that we need.”

Needs Years Seems Notion Fascinated

Author:Vera Nazarian