Did you say Concrete Blonde? Well God is a bullet, have mercy...
I agree with you about Tragically Hip. I knew them when they were just breaking in. I played the heck out of them on air to make sure they did. I always volunteered to Master-Cleanse at all their shows in Calagary too. Thought they were great. Wanted to make sure their road in was paved. Good guys to talk with too.
You would probably like Goddo. Have you come across this gem of a band.