GibsonGirl said:
Great Big Sea, obviously.
In a
perfect world, on a perfect night, they would share the same bill as Dashboard Confessional, have a huge spat about which of them should open the show...and, ultimately, kill each other.
Bono's shades said:
Neil Young. 
Neil Young is an absolute genius! The comment under
this video says it all. His musical range is
truly something to marvel at...quiet and thoughtful, to downright explosive.
Pensive Neil:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq0tAoO3-xQ&mode=related&search= 
My first introduction to his music wasn't exactly earth-shattering, however. I was 11, and watching television with my grandfather. There was a huge, nationally televised benefit for Africa at the time..."Tears Are Not Enough." It was the Canadian version of "We Are The World," a giant singalong with the country's best artists.
Neil strolled out looking like this:
My grandfather, looking on in horror, shouted, "WHAT A DISGRACE TO THE COUNTRY!!!"
Unfortunately, it took me a few more years to realize my grandfather was completely wrong, and that Neil was undoubtedly the most original and unique artist of the bunch. It was actually a softer album that initially drew me in: "Harvest Moon"...the 'sequel' to "Harvest." I just couldn't stop playing it, especially War Of Man, which I found strangely intoxicating with its rhythm and lyrics.
Aside from the music, he's a pretty interesting person. After his son developed cerebral palsy, Neil and his wife started the Bridge School Benefit...annual concerts that raise awareness/money for physically challenged children. The school focuses on the use of technology to help the kids lead better lives. Neil actually invented a toy train system they could use. His son fell in love with it, and with other trains...so much so that Neil ended up buying the Lionel toy train company.
I'm probably boring you all to tears at this point! I'll just end by saying that if you're new to Neil, I'd highly recommend his greatest hits collection that was released a few years ago. It's a great starting point, although it lacks some of his most recent work. My personal favourite albums of his are "Mirror Ball" (the album which features Pearl Jam as his backing band), "After The Gold Rush," and the already-mentioned "Harvest Moon."
As far as other Canadian artists go, I agree completely with Joni Mitchell...amazing lyricist. Sarah McLachlan is great, and who can forget about Rush? I've seen The Tragically Hip once so far, and they were incredible...hoping to see them again next month. You should go, GG! They kind of remind me of a hockey team with a huge following...the audience always know the songs, and loudly cheer the band on, no matter how popular they are at the time.
But Neil is definitely the
best.
We're trying to be nice.
(shoulda left the second sentence of that reference out tho, it would have been more subtle and funny that way sicko!! 
That Canadians....ramble?
