The Hip Experience delivers the definitive tribute to the legendary sound and spirit of The Tragically Hip. Formed in 2017 shortly after the passing of Canadian icon Gord Downie, the band originated as a heartfelt memorial tribute project. Since those humble beginnings, they have evolved into a powerhouse act dedicated to capturing the raw energy, poetic storytelling, and anthemic rock instrumentation that defined a generation. At the center of this experience is frontman Derek Lathrop, whose commanding stage presence and nuanced vocal delivery breathe new life into the catalog. Lathrop meticulously recreates the signature intensity and stage persona that fans remember, ensuring that the band's performances are more than just a cover set—they are a high-octane, authentic journey through the musical legacy of one of Canada's most cherished bands.
Driven by a profound respect for the source material and a commitment to professional production, The Hip Experience maintains an incredibly rigorous touring schedule, performing over 100 shows annually. Their reach extends across Canada and into parts of the United States, turning every venue—from intimate club settings to major festival stages—into an electric celebration of Canadian rock history. From hard-hitting classics like "New Orleans Is Sinking" to the enduring, poignant melodies of "Bobcaygeon" and "Ahead by a Century," the band consistently delivers a transformative show that resonates with die-hard fans and new listeners alike. Through their continued dedication to the craft, Lathrop and his bandmates bridge the gap between past and present, ensuring that the timeless spirit of The Tragically Hip continues to thrive live on stage for audiences everywhere.
For bookings contact: derek@bookinghouse.com
Hip experience songlist
(up to here 1989)
blow at high dough
new orleans is sinking
38 years old
boots or hearts
(road apples 1991)
little bones
twist my arm
cordelia
3 pistols
fiddlers green
(fully completely 1992)
courage
at the hundredth meridian
lionized
locked in the trunk of a car
fully completely
fifty mission cap
wheat kings
(day for night 1994)
grace too
so hard done by
nautical disaster
an inch an hour
(trouble at the henhouse 1996)
gift shop
ahead by a century
(phantom power 1998)
poets
bobcaygeon
fireworks
(music at work 2000)
music at work
(in violet light 2002)
darkest one
It's a good life if you don't weaken
(in between evolution 2004)
vaccination scar
(world container 2006)
in view
(we are the same 2009)
love is a first
(now for plan A 2012)
man machine poem
(man machine poem 2016)
machine
