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news2008
News for 2008
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Alan has one last FTR before the holidays and it's a great one. Find out about their time at the Gathering Place in St. John's, NL. CBC was there and shot some video, which is included in the FTR, too! Read More
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After a whirlwind year of touring and promoting Fortune's Favour, Alan heads home for a break before the guys are at it again next year. A look at a busy 2008 in Alan's latest FTR. Read More
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We've just added more inventory to the Montreal presale that sold out last week. Act quickly before it sells out on you again! Read More
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Alan makes a new, furry friend while jogging From the Road. Read More
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Are you going to see the boys in the 'Peg tonight? Or were you the one on display in Thunder Bay last night? Find out more in another new FTR!
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Alan endorses WestJet and recaps yet another busy week for the guys in his latest From the Road.
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Starting tomorrow, November 25, there will be presales for the March 2009 Canadian dates in the GreatBigSea.com Store! Check the Ticket category the list of dates and presale start times. Click read more for important information. Read More
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In a new soundtrack titled, Mailbag Version 3.0, Bob surveys his comments from the past year of entries and posts his replies and thoughts about your reactions to his Soundtracks. See! Commenting does pay off! Read More
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The video for Love Me Tonight is up on the GBS.com Video Player! Request it on your local music channel like MuchMoreMusic or CMT. Read More
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The Canadian leg of The Fortunate Tour kicked off last night in Kingston. Were you there? Find out how Alan spent the first day back in his latest FTR. Read More
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Halloween had some competition this year as October 31 was proclaimed Great Big Sea Day in Burlington, VT. Find out how Alan spent it in his latest FTR. Read More
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The second leg of The Fortunate Tour is winding down, but the guys show no sign of slowing down as they're off for a run in South Orange, NJ. Read more in Alan's latest FTR. Read More
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Now, we don't mean new GBS music, but we do mean new recommendations from Bob in the form of a new Soundtrack! Read More
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Alan shares some insights and observations about the tour and the skin conditions of celebrities in his latest From the Road. Read More
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Will Alan and the gang make it in time for the show in Rochester tonight? Find out about their weather-related troubles in his latest FTR. Read More
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There is a season, turn, turn, turn... Alan discusses the changing of seasons in his latest FTR. Read More
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It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from the guys in podcast form, but they’re back with a brand-new one and they’ve brought their vinyl collections along for the ride! Read More
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Alan writes about a new addition to the tour and the day-to-day rockstar life in his latest FTR from the bus. Read More
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Set your VCRs/PVRs/TiVos - The Dakota Sessions taping, "Great Big Sea: Fortune's Favour", debuts on CMT at 8pm EDT this Sunday! Read More
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Bob discusses Celtic music on CBC Radio 2's Inside the Music this Sunday in a special episode called "The Pure Drop". Read More
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Joining the guys at the House of Blues Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA, tonight is special guest, Cathy-Anne McClintock. Read More
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Does Great Big Sea's music lift you up and make you move? Bob revisits the 'lift' topic in his latest soundtrack. Read More
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Tosh isn't the only cute pup in the Great Big Sea family. Alan's included a great shot of Molly, his furry friend, in his latest FTR. Read More
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Alan takes a bite out of the Big Apple in his latest FTR. Read More
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What's life really like on the road? Alan talks about how he keeps himself busy while on tour in his latest FTR. Read More
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Are you ready Chi-Town? The boys return next March 6 & 7 for two shows and we have the first show plus a two-show pass on presale at 10am CDT on September 16.
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GBS paid a visit to Fox 8 News in Cleveland, OH, this morning and had a seat at the anchor desk. Read More
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Alan's latest post is literally from the road this time as he writes to you while on the bus. Read More
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Fortune's Favour, Great Big Sea's ninth studio release, has been certified gold in Canada! A great big congrats to the guys! Read More
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GBS had a whirlwind weekend in Halifax, were you along for the ride? Find out why the Lower Deck is a favoured place to play and how the guys rocked the Commons in Alan's latest FTR. Read More
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Who's excited for Country Rocks 2008? As an FYI, Great Big Sea takes the stage at 5:30pm ADT. The gates open at 11:30am and the show kicks off at noon. Have fun and enjoy the show! Read More
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Alan discusses religious messages and finds the humour in them in his latest FTR. Read More
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The boys will be intimately rockin' the Lower Deck in Halifax on Friday night for a secret show! The Lower Deck is located at 1869 Upper Water Street. The doors are at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Read More
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In his latest From the Road Alan tells us all about his brief career in the cockpit of a Cessna 404! Read More
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Always look on the bright side of life? Tosh discusses his views on optimists. Read More
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Alan mapped out a pretty busy weekend for him and the guys in his last FTR, yet somehow both Alan and Bob found the time to write new journal entries for you! Read More
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Is geography your forté? Help Alan map out the places he's been and is travelling to in his latest From the Road. Read More
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How do you spend your summer? Bob spends some of his time dreaming and shares them with you in his latest soundtrack. Read More
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Starting today, August 1, at 10am PDT, the GreatBigSea.com Store will be holding a best seats presale for the boys' October 5 show at Cal Poly State in San Luis Obispo, CA. Read More
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Great Big Sea have added a second Vancouver date on December 4, due to overwhelming demand. The GreatBigSea.com Presale is on right now - get your tickets before this one sells out, too! Read More
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Alan's back home after a whirlwind weekend in Central Canada. How did it leave him? "I had myself fully convinced that I was the biggest Rock Star on the planet and nothing could ever slow me down again." Read More
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The Canadian leg of the Fortunate Tour kicks off on November 17, but you can start getting your tickets tomorrow, July 15, in the GreatBigSea.com best seats presale! Visit the ticket page in the Store for dates, cities, venues and ticket info. Read More
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Great Big Sea have a BIG weekend lined up - are you coming along for the ride? If you're going to Saturday's Toronto show, there might be a dress code... find out what we mean in Alan's latest FTR. Read More
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Are you in denial about something? Tosh comes to terms with his life as a dog in his latest Tail. Read More
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Alan writes to you on his way home to rest up before he's back at it again. Find out how their whirlwind press and pub tour went last week. Read More
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So Tosh DOES love hockey. You have Bob Gainey to thank for that. Read More
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Pre-order Fortune's Favour from Newbury Comics and receive a limited* autographed CD booklet with purchase! Check their site for more info. Read More
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The secret location for tomorrow night's Vancouver show has been announced! Great Big Sea will be performing at Doolins Irish Pub! Read More
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Great Big Sea will be performing at the James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant for tonight's secret show in Calgary! The address is 114 8 Avenue SW, near the intersection of Centre St S and 9 Ave Read More
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Are you a morning person? Find out if Alan is in his new From the Road. He also got a new Macbook, so he's sent along some photos as well! Read More
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The secret Ottawa location has been announced! Great Big Sea will be performing at the Heart & Crown (Mother McQuinty’s)! Read More
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Four new best seats presales have been announced and they all start tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25! Check the Ticket page for more information. Tickets are still available for some of Monday's presales, too! Read More
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If you missed the secret show in Toronto, Tosh will fill you in like only a dog can. Read More
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Great Big Sea will be on Canada AM tomorrow to celebrate the release of Fortune's Favour! The boys will be on between 8:30-9am - check your local listings. And yes, they will be performing! Read More
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The GreatBigSea.com best seats presales for the US leg of The Fortunate Tour start on Monday! Check the Tickets section and the Tour page for more info and presale start times! Read More
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Tonight's secret show in Toronto will be at P.J. O'Brien's! The pub is at 39 Colborne Street; just east of Yonge, between King St E and Wellington St E. Read More
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The GreatBigSea.com winners for all shows have been contacted, so check your inbox and confirm attendance if you are a winner! Read More
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If you live in the digital age, you can pre-order Fortune's Favour on iTunes right now. With your order you'll receive two exclusive to iTunes tracks "Wandering Ways" and "Metrobus". Read More
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Catch Alan tonight as one of the presenters during the NHL Awards. The awards show is being broadcast on CBC-TV and cbcsports.ca. Please check your local listings. Read More
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Alan's off the road and on vacation! It's time to rest up for the release of Fortune's Favour! That's not all - find out what else Alan has planned in his latest From the Road. Read More
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Bob goes punk and rock 'n roll in his latest soundtrack in which he discusses Black Flag and his start-up band The Reckoning. Read More
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Are people dirty? Tosh sure seems to think so. Read on to find out why we're dirty and as an added bonus, a rather charming photo of the blogger himself. Read More
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The boys will be in Cedar Falls, Iowa on March 5, 2009. Starting tomorrow, June 4, the Store will be selling the best seats to the show. Get them before they're gone! Read More
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Tosh is back with a new Tail! Are you addicted to hockey? Tosh sure is. Read on to find out how he copes with his addiction. Read More
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Sean and his wife just welcomed a new baby boy into their home. It might be a joyous time for them, but Tosh views children in a bit of a different light. Read More
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Tosh is back with a new tail. This time he discusses a common struggle between pets and their loved ones - body hair! Read More
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Great Big Sea will be playing a FREE show on September 13 as part of Celtic Fest Chicago! If you live in the area, this is definitely one you do not want to miss! Read More
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Tosh is back with more tails from the boys' last venture on Ships and Dip. Read More
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Great Big Sea were just announced as part of the Ships and Dip V lineup! Read Tosh's latest tail to find out how the last cruise went down. Read More
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Tosh is back! Flying has become a headache for many, but what's it like as a dog? Read on to find out! Read More
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We apologize to anyone who was unable to take part in the presale this weekend. The issue has been resolved and the Fortune's Favour presale is back on! Read More
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Great Big Sea's favourite American songwriter has just released a new CD. Chris Trapper's Songs from the Middle of the World (solo/acoustic rarities vol.1) is now available via his very cool new website. Read More
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Great Big Sea will be playing Edgartown, MA and Dewey Beach, DE in August. Starting at 11am EDT on May 9, the GreatBigSea.com Store will be holding presales for both shows. Read More
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Bob's posted a new soundtrack discussing the 70s revival of folk music - specifically, Johnny Cunningham and Silly Wizard. Read More
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After last week's disclaimer, Tosh is back with his first post. Delve deeper into the mind of Tosh and find out some funny things about Sean while you're at it. Read More
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GreatBigSea.com was given a fancy makeover in honour of Great Big Sea's new album, Fortune's Favour. Be sure to check out the new features and sections, including Tosh (tells no) Tails. Read More
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Great Big Sea's first single from Fortune's Favour, "Walk On The Moon", is now available to purchase and download from iTunes. For a full preview of the song, check out the music player towards the top right of the GBS.com homepage. Read More
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The boys have got the blues! Great Big Sea will be playing the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest and starting Thursday at 11am EDT, the GreatBigSea.com Store will be holding a best seats presale for the show. Read More
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GreatBigSea.com and GBS' MySpace have the exclusive preview of "Walk On The Moon", the first single off their new album, Fortune's Favour! Read More
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Ever dream of appearing in a music video? A Great Big Sea music video? Well, now's your chance!
The directors of the video for Great Big Sea's upcoming single, "Walk on the Moon" have a request for you. Read More
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The guys have made their picks and set up a hockey pool which you can track on OfficePools.com. You can also check Sean's Twitter updates from the weekend for a play-by-play account of how their picks went. Read More
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Now's your chance to find out what Sean's up to! Sean recently joined Twitter as GreatBigSean and has been actively posting what he’s been doing or things he wants to share with you! Read More
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This time Bob discusses Britpop, from Supergrass, to the Super Furry Animals and the Smiths. Make sure to check out the tunes he highlights. Read More
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This time Alan talks about their recent shows, the new album and the Oyster Band: For those of you who don’t know, the Oyster Band have been heroes to GBS long before me, Sean and Bob ever got together. Read More
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Good friends of Great Big Sea, The Oyster Band, will be doing a short Canadian tour, starting April 11. Take special note of the Oysters' April 13 show at Hugh's Room in Toronto - there will be some Great Big Special Guests! Read More
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With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner and the guys gearing up for the Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Party in Edmonton, Bob spends this soundtrack discussing some of the great, lesser known Irish music that's out there. Read More
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Alan's back and writes about his guest appearance at a Blue Rodeo show, plus he talks about Great Big Sea singing the national anthem at a Montreal Canadiens game. Did we mention there was video? Read More
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Starting at 10am MST tomorrow, February 27, the Store will be selling the best seats to the guys' St. Patrick's Day show in Edmonton, AB at the River Cree Resort and Casino. Read More
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Great Big Sea will be singing the national anthem at this Saturday's game in Montreal between the Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets. This is an extra-special game as not only are the boys performing, Bob Gainey's jersey will also be retired. Read More
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The boys are back in Toronto on July 12! This Thursday, February 14, the Store will be holding a best seats presale at 11am. Don't miss out! Read More
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The GreatBigSea.com Store currently has a presale running for the boys' Atlantic City, NJ show on March 14. Get your tickets before they're gone! Read More
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Alan writes to you on his way home from the NYC show at the Bowery. He's getting excited about the upcoming cruise and hopefully you are, too! Read More
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