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news2009
News for 2009
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They say that Santa sees you when you're sleeping, but we know when you're awake and surfing the Internet! So, over the holidays, we will monitor the activity on GreatBigSean.com and for the top ten fans who share the streaming player with friends and family over email, we have a few post-Holiday gifts for you! Read More
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Christmas comes early with a new FTR from Alan with more details on the new album and photos from New Orleans! Read More
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On February 23, 2010, Lullabies for Bloodshot Eyes, the debut solo album by Sean McCann, will be released. The nine track collection was recorded over the course of several months earlier this year at GreatBigStudio in St. John's. For your first look at the album cover, and to hear four brand new tracks from the album, head to the newly launched GreatBigSean.com now! Read More
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Exciting news today: We've just learned that Great Big Sea has been tapped to perform at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic games, as part of the Victory Ceremony concert series at BC Place.
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Alan briefly joins Blue Rodeo, checks out Daffodil Place and talks about the next opus in his latest FTR. Read More
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If you are planning to give a gift from the GreatBigSea.com store this holiday season, and need it to arrive before December 25, please be sure to place your order by December 11 for delivery to North America. Read More
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Alan's new FTR has a quick video demonstrating what Great Big Sea does when handed lemons. Read more and watch the video in his latest post! Read More
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Tune into CBC Radio tonight and listen to Great Big Sea's recent St. John's, NL, show! It airs this evening on Radio 2 at 7pm (7:30 in Newfoundland)and tomorrow, November 20, on CBC Radio 1 at 2pm (2:30 in Newfoundland). Enjoy! Read More
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Want the scoop on Great Big Sea's new album? Well, you're going to have to pry Tosh with treats for more info. He does, however, give tale of a recent songwriter retreat the boys had in his latest post. Read More
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The timing couldn't be better; wrap one up for your best friend, your husband or wife, or maybe even for yourself this holiday season. But be sure to check them out soon because they are bound to sell out! Read More
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In Alan's latest From The Road, he estimates how many tours the guys have gone on and puts the number at 200! How many have you joined them on? Read More
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Bob muses from the road about traveling and a particular incident at Macy's. Remember, don't ask Canadians for their zip code. Read More
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Somebody's been a good dog and updating their blog regularly. But remember, Tosh tells no tails! Read More
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A note from Alan as the bus rolls into Milwaukee for tonight's show. Did he mention demos?! Click the image in the post for an audio/visual treat! Read More
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Bob's been busy! The current issue of the Newfoundland Quarterly contains a Bob-penned piece on how the Barra MacNeils changed his life. Fans of Bob's Soundtrack will remember this once appeared in skeletal form on his blog.
And, in a rare solo outing, Bob contributed an unusual set of Newfoundland accordion dances to a compilation entitled, Just The Tunes, released by Avondale Music. Read More
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Alan details the last shows of the summer of 2009 in the latest From the Road. And he was just getting started.... Read More
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GBS is heading west for shows in California, Washington state, beautiful British Columbia and The Stampede City in November and we've got best seats presale tickets going on sale for all performances starting today, Wednesday, September 9! Read More
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We've got some new "old" merch for sale in the GreatBigSea.com Store! Come check out this great collection of vintage shirts, sweaters and more. We have limited quantities of each item and once something's gone, it's gone, so don't delay in ordering your favourite items today! Read More
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Public sale tickets for Great Big Sea's show at the Lower Deck in Halifax, NS, on September 20 go on sale tomorrow, September 2, at 9am local time. Tickets can be purchases in person at the Lower Deck, by phone through 902-425-1501 or online at www.LowerDeck.ca Read More
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Bob muses on collecting music digitally and highlights a few tracks off his iPod. Read more in his latest Soundtrack. Read More
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It's a mix of emotions for Alan on his last day on set. How do you guys feel about it? Tell us in the comments of Alan's latest FTR! Read More
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In his latest FTR, Alan reflects on approaching the final week-and-a-bit of filming and a very special prize waiting for him at the end of his long journey of shooting. Read More
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Alan had a couple special visitors drop by the set recently. Read his new FTR to find out who! Read More
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During the present hiatus, Sean and Bob have been searching for inspiration on the heights of St. John's. Perhaps they should also be taking some photography lessons. Check out their handy work. Read More
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Alan's halfway through his "grand adventure" on the set of the movie he's been filming and writes to you with observations of his time spent across the pond. Cheers! Read More
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Alan writes from the set to announce big news from Daffodil Place! Since its launch in May 2007, they've raised $7 million and are set to open their doors in two weeks! Read more in Alan's FTR. Read More
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The boys will be in Harrisburg, PA, on October 8, and starting tomorrow, May 28, at 10am EDT, we'll be doing a best seats presale in the Store! Don't miss out on your chance to get the best seats in the house! Read More
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Always a favourite for fans and the band alike, Great Big Sea returns to Malkin Bowl in Vancouver, BC, for two back-to-back shows on September 11 and 12! Starting Tuesday, May 19 at 10am PDT, the Store will be doing a presale for tickets to both dates. Don't miss out! Read More
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This Labour Day weekend, Great Big Sea, along with special guests, Kathleen Edwards and Jeremy Fisher, will perform in Buffalo, NY, as part of Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor. Presale tickets are on sale in the GreatBigSea.com Store right now for the September 5 show. Read More
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Take French lessons with Bob in his latest soundtrack - French music lessons, that is! Read More
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Tune into Ugly Betty Thursday night and listen out for the guys. A song of Great Big Sea's will be featured in the episode. Check your local listings for showtimes. Read More
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Up and Play were released in the US this week at your local retail and favourite online stores. Now, we know they're not new to you, but they will be to someone! Spread the word! Read More
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In case you missed it, or in case you want to hear it again, Great Big Sea's show from Mile One Centre in St. John's has been archived on CBC.ca as a Concert on Demand for you to enjoy whenever you like! Read More
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It's that time of year again! Login to www.officepools.com and track the GBS playoff pool! The ID is "gbs09" and the password is "malkin". Who are *you* betting on? Read More
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The guys certainly have their sights set on Hollywood this year - The Night Pat Murphy Died is being used in State of Play, which is currently in theatres in most markets. Be sure to listen out for it! Read More
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Great Big Sea's show-stopping performance of "Gallow's Pole" from the 2009 Juno Awards is now available for download from the US iTunes Store, too! The guys were joined by Hawksley Workman and Eccodek to close out the show. Great Big Sea will donate their proceeds from the sale of this track to Musicounts, so make it count! Read More
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Starting this Monday, April 20, at 10am CDT, the GreatBigSea.com will be holding a best seats presale for Great Big Sea's October 2 show in Bloomington, IL. Log on before 10am to ensure the best seats possible - the earlier you buy, the better your seats will be! Read More
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Forget the gossip blogs, you can find out what happens on the set of a big, fancy movie by reading Alan's latest FTR! Read More
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Great Big Sea graced the stage AND closed the show at the 2009 Juno Awards in Vancouver on Sunday. With the talented help of Hawksley Workman and Eccodek, the boys did a rocking rendition of "Gallow's Pole". Click 'Read More' to get links to the video and download! Read More
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Alan says "see ya later" to the GBS crew in his latest FTR. He's off to London to become a big movie star! Read More
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Sometimes we get tired just reading Alan's FTRs and his latest is no exception. From the flights to the film set to the flights to the Junos - phew! How does he do it? Read More
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From musician to actor to jet-setter, Alan is certainly racking up the frequent flyer miles these days. He fills you in in his latest FTR. Read More
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You love reading, watching and listening to GBS in the media, but how do the guys feel about it? Bob tackles Media Relations in his latest soundtrack. Read More
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Alan lets you know what he's been up to and what he's been listening to in his latest FTR. Read More
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Alan plays catch up with you on his last few weeks on the road and touches upon the recent tragedy in Newfoundland in his latest FTR. All of our thoughts are with the families at this time. Read More
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Always here to help you get over the hump, we have new posts from Alan AND Tosh to help you get to the end of the week. Enjoy! Read More
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A man of many trades, that Alan, and he drops some huge news in his new FTR. You've seen him on stage and on your TV, but now you can see him on the big screen! Alan has joined the cast of the new Ridley Scott-directed Robin Hood movie starring Russel Crowe and Cate Blanchett! Read on for details! Read More
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Mark your calendars, set your dials - Great Big Sea are set to perform at the 2009 Juno Awards on March 29! The guys are also up for Group of the Year - so hopefully they'll get to grace the Junos stage more than once! Read More
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In case you missed Bob last time he was on CBC Radio 2, or you just want to hear him again, the episode he recorded, "Weird In Newfoundland" will be rebroadcasted this weekend. The show features Bob talking about the "weird and wonderful world of Newfoundland folk songs." Read More
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Thanks to a question from an aspiring folkie, Bob discusses the fiddle vs the accordion in his latest Soundtrack. Interesting read! Read More
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Alan wrote an FTR from Fort Lauterdale airport over the weekend. He talks about Ships & Dip V and gives you a glimpse of Sean's new hairdo. What do you think? Read More
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Thanks to all of your votes, Great Big Sea's "Ordinary Day" made CBC Radio 2's Top 49 songs to send to Obama! Read More
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Thanks to your nominations, GBS are on CBC Radio 2's shortlist for 49 Songs from North of the 49th Parallel - AKA Obama's playlist. The guys STILL need your votes to make the top 49! Read More
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Bob welcomes in the new year by wondering which direction he should take his Soundtracks. As previously proven, Bob reads his comments, so go leave him some suggestions why dontcha? Read More
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