tragically hip album release event

After hearing about this event it struck me as as surprising that this kind of thing isn't done more often. This evening Ciniplex sold tickets to watch a broadcast celebrating the release of We Are The Same, the latest release by the Tragically Hip. For 25.25 you got admission to the broadcast as well as a copy of We Are The Same. I have no complaints about the broadcast at least. The production qualities were great, the sound and visuals were superb, clear and sharp. George Stroumbuolopoulous made a great host, asking good questions, some his own some sent in by us the audience members. Contact information was shown on the screen to send questions and requests by email, test message and Twitter. The event started with George walking us into the house that has served as the recording studio for the Hip and introducing us to the band as well as some of the behind the scenes crew. Props to local boy Jim Bryson, who has been added to the band adding a lot of texture on keyboards. In my younger years I remember attending many an album release party, a practice that has all but disapeared in recent years. It was highly inspired to combine interviews, performance and albums sales broadcast live in HD. This was a memorable evening and I would certainly be willing to attend future events like it for other artists.