The Tragically Hip Go South

The Tragically Hip are set to invade theatres and clubs south of the Canadian border this summer. The trek begins June 26 in Philadelphia and wraps August 31. Four Canadian shows are also on the books (they couldn’t resist!), including one with Our Lady Peace, Sarah Harmer, Crush, and Buck 65 on June 30 in Nova Scotia.

While the group regularly packs out arenas around their native Canada, commercial success in the States has been a bit harder to come by. Singles like “Courage” and “Wheat Kings” fared well in select areas around the U.S. in the ‘90s, but overall, The Tragically Hip have remained absent from the U.S. radio charts.

Nevertheless, thanks to the band’s tight grooves and their reputation for a good show, The Tragically Hip developed a dedicated American following and have embarked on several successful tours throughout the States.

The band drops their eight and latest album, In Violet Light, June 11.