0-10 at the Junos. Oh well, could be worse I suppose. Could be 0-11. Or worse again, 0-0.
Truth be told, I heard a while back that the Group of the Year Award was based on CD sales, but I could not get anyone to confirm that this was the case. This was probably intentional as knowing this in advance would confirm the winner instantly. Fortunes Favour has sold very well, approaching Platinum Status, but still nowhere near Nickleback or Simple Plan numbers. Congrats to the Nickel Boys. They work like dogs, and I’ve heard their single in taxi cabs in five countries on four continents in the past few weeks. Their Juno is well deserved.
GBS’s triumphant dance on the Juno podium will have to wait for another year at least.
Thought our performance went well, as Sean’s pipe ripping lead vocal lead us through the show’s finale. Not bad for a fella with a lung infection. Really enjoyed playing with Hawk, who is quite a guitar shredder, especially considering he is a drummer by trade. Bastard. The Ecco dudes are real gents and would love to get them on a CD soon. If you missed the show, you can see it on the CTV website and keep an eye on www.greatbigsea.com for details about how to purchase last nights song online, with all the $$$ going to charity.
Had some serious pangs of reservation and loneliness as I bid a quick ‘Cheers’ to the GBS Cast and Crew last evening. I had to dash to the airport right off stage to catch a red-eye to Toronto to connect with this flight to make it to London in time for the film. All hands sad to acknowledge that we won’t be together for a few months and last night could be our last tune together till August. Four months is far less than most bands breaks, but this feels like a lifetime for GBS. I am not certain, but strongly suspect that this will be the longest gap between performances since the band’s debut in 1993.
That said, our Agent, Jack Ross, informed me that our August date in Toronto is off to a roaring start, selling several thousand tickets in the first few hours since going on sale. Many thanks for those of you who have planned to attend that weekend. There should be more August and Fall dates announced in the coming weeks.
Back to my moonlighting as a 13th Century Troubadour, with a sword in one hand and a Lute in the other. Equally ready to flay you open with steel or song.
Stay tuned.
Cheers,
Alan