I had never heard of GBS before... just decided to buy a ticket, since the description of the band/music sounded intriguing.  It was fantastic!  I don't have an ounce of Celtic blood, but, that didn't lessen the enjoyment I got from the band's performance.  The whole band are first-rate musicians, singers, and all-around entertainers.  Kudos go out to the lights/sound board people - it was top-notch!  I'm so glad I tried something new that was such a wonderful experience.  I have already bought 3 GBS CDs and am looking forward to when they come to the Glen Ellyn area again.  Just wonderful!

was there also  fantastic show

a shortclip of the show

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS4_i1ZXx80

I couldnt belive this show, i was at bloomington the night before and decided last minute to attend this one, and oh my god, it was an awesome show, they did a double set and a double encore that could be defined as a set all together, i love how they sang some of their older music, of the 4 shows ive been to this is the best 

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One of Great Big Sea's Great Big Fans

I have to agree this was one of the best shows I''ve been to; it was great to hear some of the older stuff. Some of the audience up in the balcony were not really into the show at first, but during the second set they came alive a bit more. Did anyone get a set list? I'd love to see it posted!

Hey Lacrab...  How much of the show did you get on video?  There's a little part of the first set I'd really like to get for my wife, Christine...

 

Thanks!

Ah, welcome to the flock, Alphalovfree! You are already officially addicted I see...and it only gets worse!!   Soon you will be road-tripping to various cities and states to get your fix...after many, many shows, I can attest! They are a fantastic group of guys and lots of fun. My 7-year old son was in attendance last night for his first official GBS show and he had a great time too. I will say though that this was their first time in the suburbs - usually they are in the city, so it was a nice treat for me to drive only 20 minutes to this show instead of the usual hike downtown Chicago. Can't wait for St. Paddy's Day of 2010 - they will be back!

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Cheers!

~ Anne B.

Life is short. Lick the spoon!

Just in case the guys read this...  I really want to tell them

THANK YOU!

 

Gordon

Ask and you shall receive - here is the set list for the Glen Ellyn show:

Donkey Riding
Captain Kidd
Love Me Tonight
The Night that Paddy Murphy Died
When I'm Up
Jack Hinks
England
Gideon Brown
Ferryland Sealer
Let It Go ** Lovely!
Sweet Forget-Me-Not  **  MANY thanks to Gordon for the request
Here and Now
Solo Spot - Bob - The Butcher Boy
Run Run Away

Tunes **SO happy to see this back again!
Lukey
Process Man
When I Am King
General Taylor
Scolding Wife
I'm A Rover (w/ "Oh What a Night" intro)
Helmet Head
John Barbour
Consequence Free
Mari Mac
Ordinary Day

Gallows Pole  ** WOW!!!
Excursion Around the Bay
Fortune Set

Straight to Hell
Old Black Rum
Rant and Roar (not on setlist, but a welcomed inclusion)

FANTASTIC show!!

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live simply - love generously - care deeply - speak kindly - leave the rest to God

OK - So who do we call at College of DuPage to request them on the schedule for next year?

Thanks, Anne.  I agree - it was great to have such a wonderful band like this in Glen Ellyn.  I live in Wheaton and work in Chicago, so, it is not fun to have to also have my fun "in the city".  I have relatives in Bloomington I've alerted to this band, so, I hope they play there again also.  I've already promised to take my niece and her husband the next time they are in Glen Ellyn - I will be keeping my eye out for when they announce the St. Paddy's show!  Karen

sorry kilted10r just that clip

was to busy enjoying the show

unreal

thanks for the list Kim

gallows pole was a song i was hoping for,brought a tear to me eye

the song Process Man was unbelieveable 

i was sitting next to the light and sound guys. the light board guy gave me his list. Kim yours is way better

 "Hey Lacrab...  How much of the show did you get on video?  There's a little part of the first set I'd really like to get for my wife, Christine..."

 

Hi- I think maybe my friend got the video you were asking for...the Happy Birthday and then Sweet Forget
Me Not, right? If so:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps42QjdI_zU

 I hope this is what you wanted.

i liked when sean played kris' drums.  or when kris was hitting sean's bodhran with one drumstick and his kit with the other.  or when he lost a stick (how did that happen?) and suddenly a drumstick flew from the side of the stage, in a perfect arc, kris caught it without a blink or a reach and jumped right back in.... sean's delightful dance in 'what a night'...  alan making fun of murray for his sweater being 'bruno-ish'...  tugging the sleeve of his sweater while murray sang his verse in scolding wife and cracking himself and murray up.. too many more to mention... great show

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black highway, all night ride, watching the towns fall away to the side. clear channel, way down low, coming in loud, my mind let go...

back baby, back in time, i wanna go back when you were mine. -gillian welch