Videos: Said The Whale brings new tracks and a Tragically Hip cover to #StraightUnplugged

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      Said The Whale will hit the stage at the Vogue on Saturday (April 29), but last week, lucky contest winners got to see the local indie band play an exclusive acoustic set at the Straight headquarters, as part of our #StraightUnplugged concert series.

      The series, which honours local musicians that have graced the cover of the paper and simultaneously celebrates the Straight's 50th year in existence, has already seen the likes of Yukon Blonde and Gay Nineties.

      On Thursday (April 20), Said the Whale played hits from their fifth studio album, As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide, as well as a few older tunes, and a cover of the Tragically Hip's "The New Maybe", with guitars and vocals by founding members Tyler Bancroft and Ben Worcester, and harmonies and keys by Jaycelyn Brown.

      Readers who scored tickets enjoyed bottles of Steamwhistle and eats from Urban Fare while Said The Whale played favourites like "The Light is You" and "Better For You", in addition to newer songs including "I Will Follow You" and "Realize Real Eyes".

      Didn't catch the show in our Facebook Live video? Check out some of the songs performed last week in the videos below. 

      Click here to enter to win tickets to our next show on May 5 with Dan Mangan.

      Realize Real Eyes

      Said The Whale plays "Realize Real Eyes" from their latest album, As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide.
      Amanda Siebert

      Heaven

      Said The Whale plays "Heaven" from their latest album, As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide.
      Amanda Siebert

      I Will Follow You

      Said The Whale plays "I Will Follow You" from their latest album, As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide.
      Amanda Siebert

      The New Maybe (Tragically Hip cover)

      Said The Whale covers The Tragically Hip's "The New Maybe".
      Amanda Siebert

      Better For You

      Said The Whale plays "Better For You" from the album, Howe Sounds/Taking Abalonia.
      Amanda Siebert

      The Light Is You

      Said the Whale plays "The Light Is You" from the album, Howe Sounds/Taking Abalonia.
      Amanda Siebert

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