GreatBigSea.com News

TOSH OUT TO SCARE

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:10:00 GMT

Tosh plans a horror-themed film fest on the GBS tour bus. Why? Read all about it in his latest Tail!

Tosh gets ready for action

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:17:00 GMT

Despite back pain and some supposed narcolepsy, the boys are getting ready for their upcoming tour! Tosh tells us about it in his latest Tail - read it here.

NEW FTR - THE 2010 VANCOUVER OLYMPICS EDITION

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:44:00 GMT

Alan tells us about his experience at the 2010 Winter Olympics! Read all about it on Alan's from the Road blog.

New posts from Alan and Bob

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:09:00 GMT

Alan's circled the globe and is now "going to hockey". Read more in his latest FTR. And Bob takes you to the Waterford Bridge of his youth in his latest journey.

Happy Valentine's Day from Tosh

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:32:00 GMT

The Olympics start today and Tosh suggests some suggestive new sports. He also wants to wish his loyal readers a Happy Valentine's Day. Read on in his latest Tail.

Pre-order Séan's Solo Album!

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:05:00 GMT

Séan's first solo album, Lullabies for Bloodshot Eyes, comes out in less than two weeks and starting right now, you can pre-order it in the GreatBigSea.com Store. CDs will start shipping on the release date, February 23. For more from Séan, visit his newly-updated website.

NEW TOUR ARCHIVE ON GREATBIGSEA.COM!

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:09:00 GMT

Not only can you now marvel at Great Big Sea's extensive tour history, you can also share your GBS concert experience! Just sign into your GreatBigSea.com account, and click "submit a review" next to the show you attended! Head over here to check it out.

We're still in the process of completing the GreatBigSea.com tour history. If we've missed a show, just send us an email with the venue, city, and date of the gig and we'll be happy to add it to the archive!

Bob's Back

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:41:00 GMT

Bob's back and this time he's taking you on a journey. Check out the first post of Bob's new blog, Bob's Journeys, and remember to leave him a comment.

Tosh the celebrity

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:39:00 GMT

Tosh has been invited to attend an event. Do you think his new celebrity status has gone to his head? Find out in Tosh's new Tail!

GBS Inducted into JANL Business Hall of Fame!

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:09:00 GMT

The Junior Acheivement of Newfoundland and Labrador (JANL) has announced the 2010 Business Hall of Fame inductees. We are pleased to report that Great Big Sea will be honored alongside Fred Cahill, and Gordon Manstan!

In the words of Earl Ludlow, Honorary Chair of JA’s 2010 Business Hall of Fame,"The 2010 inductees have all demonstrated that success is not only about taking care of business, it’s about taking care of the communities in which we live and leading by example. They are all truly exemplary Newfoundlanders and Labradorians."

Congrats GBS!

New FTR - The Republic of Doyle

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:58:00 GMT

Another day, another FTR. Alan plugs new CBC show, The Republic of Doyle, in his new one. It's made by friends of his who will be familiar to you as well!

New FTR Post - Happy New Year!

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:56:00 GMT

Alan gives us an update on the new GBS album and reflects on 2009 in his final FTR of the year.

Holiday Share Contest!

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:54:00 GMT

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!

All you have to do is scroll down to the player, click the "share" button on the bottom right corner and choose email. The more people you share with, the better the chances that you could win one of the following prizes

The TOP TEN sharers will receive a personalized outgoing voice mail message so that when your work/friends/family call and you are busy, Séan will take care of letting them know to leave a message at the beep.
Out of those top ten, the TOP FIVE sharers will also receive a one-of-a-kind ringtone that Séan will create for these winners only.
If you're found to be the #1 sharer, you will get the two prizes mentioned above AND your very own shanty song, written and performed for you by Séan and delivered to your inbox!

The contest is open to anyone who wants to participate and it starts NOW. It closed January 3 and winners will be contacted on January 5. Good luck to all and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

New FTR from New Orleans!

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:21:00 GMT

Christmas comes early with a new FTR from Alan with more details on the new album and photos from New Orleans!

Sean's "Lullabies for Bloodshot Eyes" coming in February!

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:48:00 GMT

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!

GREAT BIG SEA GOES FOR THE GOLD!

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:59:00 GMT

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.

Representing Newfoundland and Labrador, GBS will close out the series, taking the stage on February 26th. Tickets are on sale now at Vancouver2010.com. Grab yours today!

New FTR - The Road Is Long

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:17:00 GMT

Alan briefly joins Blue Rodeo, checks out Daffodil Place and talks about the next opus in his latest FTR.

Holiday Delivery Cut-off Dates

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:42:00 GMT

If you are planning to give a gift from the GreatBigSea.com store this holiday season, and need it to arrive before December 25, 2009, please be sure to place your order by:

December 11, 2009 - for shipping to North America

New FTR - Canadian boys will be boys

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:02:00 GMT

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!

Great Big Sea on CBC Radio

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:28:00 GMT

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!

Tosh tell a new one

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:36:00 GMT

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.

Vintage merch has arrived in the GreatBigSea.com store!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:28:00 GMT

We are happy to announce that we've got new Great Big Sea merch in the official GreatBigSea.com store. 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!

New FTR - How many tours?!

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:58:00 GMT

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?

New Soundtrack - Observations On Travel

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:40:00 GMT

Bob muses from the road about traveling and a particular incident at Macy's. Remember, don't ask Canadians for their zip code.

Throw Tosh A Bone!

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:39:00 GMT

Somebody's been a good dog and updating their blog regularly. But remember, Tosh tells no tails!

New FTR - New Demo!

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:33:00 GMT

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!

What about Bob?

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:39:00 GMT

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.

New FTR - The Last Weekend of Summer 2009

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:50:00 GMT

Alan details the last shows of the summer of 2009 in the latest From the Road. And he was just getting started....

Western US & Canada Presales Wednesday, September 9

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT

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! For more information including presale start times, check the ticket page in the Store!

New Merch in the Store

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:42:00 GMT

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!

Lower Deck Public Sale

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:34:00 GMT

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

New Soundtrack!

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:59:00 GMT

Bob muses on collecting music digitally and highlights a few tracks off his iPod. Read more in his latest Soundtrack.

New FTR - That's a Wrap!

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:11:00 GMT

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!

New FTR: Happy Hour, Home Stretch

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:26:00 GMT

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.

New FTR: Reunited and it feels so good

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:07:00 GMT

Alan had a couple special visitors drop by the set recently. Read his new FTR to find out who!

Sean and Bob searching for inspiration

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:15:00 GMT

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.

From the Set!

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:16:00 GMT

Alan's halfway through his "grand adventure" on the set of the movie he's been filming and writes to you with observations from his time spent across the pond. Cheers!

New FTR + Big News from Daffodil Place!

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:40:00 GMT

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.

New Presale!

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:38:00 GMT

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!

Vancouver Presale

Thu, 14 May 2009 20:24:00 GMT

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!

Buffalo Presale

Thu, 14 May 2009 20:18:00 GMT

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.

New Soundtrack from Bob!

Thu, 14 May 2009 20:12:00 GMT

Take French lessons with Bob in his latest soundtrack - French music lessons, that is!

NEW FTR From Alan, From Horseback!

Mon, 11 May 2009 18:08:00 GMT

Alan checks in from atop his trusty steed, Arthur, with a great tale from the set of the new Robin Hood picture he's currently shooting in London, starring Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and directed by Ridley Scott!

Great Big Sea a la "Mode"

Thu, 07 May 2009 15:04:00 GMT

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.

Up and Play get a US release!

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:05:00 GMT

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!

Great Big Sea on Demand

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:12:00 GMT

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!

Playoff Pool

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:09:00 GMT

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?

GBS in State of Play

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:08:00 GMT

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!

Gallow's Pole on US iTunes

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:02:00 GMT

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!

Bloomington Presale

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:58:00 GMT

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!

New FTR: On Set!

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:53:00 GMT

Forget the gossip blogs, you can find out what happens on the set of a big, fancy movie by reading Alan's latest FTR!

Download Great Big Sea's Juno Performance!

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:58:00 GMT

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". You can watch video of the performance online. Most importantly, you can download the track* to your collection from iTunes Canada. Best ever part? All proceeds go to Musicounts!

*link opens in iTunes

New FTR from Alan!

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Alan says "see ya later" to the GBS crew in his latest FTR. He's off to London to become a big movie star!

A Whirlwind FTR

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:59:00 GMT

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?

Around The World With Alan

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:05:00 GMT

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.

New Soundtrack!

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:32:00 GMT

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.

New FTR!

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:57:00 GMT

Alan lets you know what he's been up to and what he's been listening to in his latest FTR.

New FTR

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:21:00 GMT

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.

Happy Hump Day

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:31:00 GMT

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!

New FTR: Big News!

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:14:00 GMT

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!

GBS @ The Junos!

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:22:00 GMT

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!

Bob's Back On Air

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:07:00 GMT

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."

It airs March 1 at 12pm local time (12:30pm in Newfoundland) on CBC Radio 2. You can also tune in online.

New Soundtrack!

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:49:00 GMT

Thanks to a question from an aspiring folkie, Bob discusses the fiddle vs the accordion in his latest Soundtrack. Interesting read!

New FTR - Back on Land

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:01:00 GMT

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?

GBS JUNO Nomination: Group Of The Year!

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Great Big Sea has received a 2009 JUNO nomination for Group of the Year on the strength of their latest release, Fortune's Favour!

Hosted by internationally acclaimed comedian, Russell Peters, you can catch the 2009 JUNO Awards LIVE March 28, only on CTV.

For a complete list of all the nominees, please visit JunoAwards.ca.

Congrats to all!

GBS are going to the White House!

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:58:00 GMT

Thanks to all of your votes, Great Big Sea's "Ordinary Day" made CBC Radio 2's Top 49 songs to send to Obama! They're in very good company - the list ranges from all styles and places in Canada. Congrats, guys!

Vote for GBS!

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:08:00 GMT

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!

Voting ends tomorrow, so you can vote once today and once again tomorrow. You love GBS, don't you think Obama should to?

A New Year, A New Soundtrack

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:53:00 GMT

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?

GBS Spreads the Holiday Cheer

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:53:00 GMT

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!

Year-end Wrap-up

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:27:00 GMT

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.

Montreal Back on Sale!

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:19:00 GMT

We've just added more inventory to the Montreal presale that sold out last week. Act quickly before it sells out on you again!

Remember that you can buy Fortune's Favour at a special reduced price when you buy presale tickets from us. Just select which package you want from the drop-down menu.

The guys play the Metropolis on March 20, 2009, with very special guests Spirt of the West.

FTR: Puppy Love

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:16:00 GMT

Alan makes a new, furry friend while jogging From the Road.

Another New FTR!

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:15:00 GMT

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!

New FTR!

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:57:00 GMT

Alan endorses WestJet and recaps yet another busy week for the guys in his latest From the Road.

Great Big Presales + Deals!

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:38:00 GMT

Starting tomorrow, November 25, there will be presales for the March 2009 Canadian dates in the GreatBigSea.com Store! Check the Ticket category for the list of dates and presale start times.

As a special treat, we've lowered the price of Fortune's Favour for ticket-buyers. You'll have the option to add the CD to your ticket order in the drop-down menu on the ticket page. The CDs will arrive before Christmas, so if you already have a copy remember that they make the perfect gift!

As another special treat, the guys have teamed up with Delta Hotels in Atlantic Canada to offer presale ticket-buyers a special reduced rate at Delta the night of the show. You can book your rooms now and you need to present your tickets when you check in to receive the rate.

New Soundtrack - Bob's Replies

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:12:00 GMT

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!

Love Me Tonight Video!

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:44:00 GMT

The video for Love Me Tonight is up on the GBS.com Video Player! You can also check out the video on YouTube and Facebook.

It's a fun video that deserves to be seen by everyone, so make sure you request it on MuchMoreMusic and CMT.

Post your reviews in the comments!

New FTR - Canadian Leg

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:29:00 GMT

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.

Trip or Treat!

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:30:00 GMT

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.

Running South Orange, NJ

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:12:00 GMT

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.

Overdue New Music

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:09:00 GMT

Now, we don't mean new GBS music, but we do mean new recommendations from Bob in the form of a new Soundtrack! Bob highlights a few musicians and songs that he's been digging lately. What have you been digging lately?

Observations From the Road

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:38:00 GMT

Alan shares some insights and observations about the tour and the skin conditions of celebrities in his latest From the Road.

New FTR: Rochester-bound

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:16:00 GMT

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.

PS: Alan sent this from the plane, so they are on their way!

New FTR!

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:41:00 GMT

There is a season, turn, turn, turn. Alan discusses the changing of seasons in his latest FTR.

New Podcast!

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:17:00 GMT

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! Have a listen as the guys shuffle through some tunes; sharing stories and poking fun at each other along the way.

You can find the podcast on the lower left corner of the homepage. Click the play button to listen.

New FTR: On The Bus

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:41:00 GMT

Alan writes about a new addition to the tour and the day-to-day rockstar life in his latest FTR from the bus.

The Dakota Sessions

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:46:00 GMT

Set your VCRs/PVRs/TiVos - The Dakota Sessions taping, "Great Big Sea: Fortune's Favour", debuts on CMT at 8pm EDT this Sunday!

You might recall the guys playing an intimage gig at the Dakota Tavern in Toronto, ON, in June. In fact, a select few of you were lucky enough to be in attendance. Watch the guys performance through the camera lens and look out for yourself or fellow GBS fan during the show.

CORRECTION: Bob Goes Inside the Music on October 12

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:38:00 GMT

Bob discusses Celtic music on CBC Radio 2's Inside the Music in a special episode called "The Pure Drop".

What was it really like in Newfoundland a hundred, or two hundred, or even three hundred years ago? Newfoundland musician and writer Bob Hallett has long pondered this question, in between making best selling albums and performing thousands of concerts with his band mates in Great Big Sea. Unfortunately, the hard lifestyle of the rock's people left them little time for novels, paintings, play writing, or otherwise recording their personal experiences. What they did have time for, and managed in abundance, was to celebrate their lives and culture in song. On this week's Inside the Music Hallett deconstructs and downloads the minds of his ancestors, using their own music as a window into their lives. And he learns a lot of strange and interesting things - lesson one being - 'They were very, very weird.'

The show airs at 12pm local time in most cities on Sunday, October 12. You can also stream the show online. For more program information, check CBC Radio.

West Hollywood Opener

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:35:00 GMT

Joining the guys at the House of Blues Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA, tonight is special guest, Cathy-Anne McClintock. Cathy-Anne takes the stage at 9pm PDT and the guys are on at 9:45pm. Enjoy the show!

New Soundtrack: Lift

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:11:00 GMT

Does Great Big Sea's music lift you up and make you move? Bob revisits the 'lift' topic in his latest soundtrack.

New FTR with Photo!

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:48:00 GMT

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.

Alan's FTR - New York, New York

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:10:00 GMT

Alan takes a bite out of the Big Apple in his latest FTR.

New FTR!

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:34:00 GMT

What's life really like on the road? Alan talks about how he keeps himself busy while on tour in his latest FTR.

Chicago Presale!

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:53:00 GMT

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.

GBS Anchor the News

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:31:00 GMT

GBS paid a visit to Fox 8 News in Cleveland, OH, this morning and had a seat at the anchor desk.

New career path?

New FTR - On the Bus

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:23:00 GMT

Alan's latest post is literally from the road this time as he writes to you while on the bus. Find out how the new shows are going and what you might be able to expect from the set list on the night you go.

GBS Goes for Gold!

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:09:00 GMT

Fortune's Favour, Great Big Sea's ninth studio release, has been certified gold in Canada! This means that every album they've ever recorded has been certified gold or platinum in Canada. A great big congrats to the guys!

New FTR: A Weekend in Halifax

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:17:00 GMT

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.

GBS Rocks the Halifax Commons!

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:37:00 GMT

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!

New FTR: Jesus Saves!

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:26:00 GMT

Alan discusses religious messages and finds the humour in them in his latest FTR.