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Sherbrooke Nova Scotia

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:27:35 GMT

Yes there are 2 Sherbrookes in Canada!.Sherbrooke,Quebec and Sherbrooke,Nova Scotia.Sherbrooke,Nova Scotia is a small,rural town on the East Coast of Nova Scotia.There is a historic site there that shows what life was like in the 1800s for the history buffs during the tourist season from June untill the end of October.They also have things going on for Christmas too.They have concerts there every Thursday night in the summer.Mostly local people play there.I'd love to see GBS there for a change!

Portsmouth, NH dinner ideas?

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:06:00 GMT

Always used to go to the Muddy River Smokehouse - just a couple of blocks from the theater - but my wife is vegetarian now and they have NO veggie choices.

Looks like the Portsmouth Brewery has a varied menu, at least - anyone recommend it, or some place else?

http://www.portsmouthbrewery.com/

Why I love where I live

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:09:19 GMT

One of the things I love about where I live is the convenient location to almost everything. On a hot summer Saturday, I can be at the ocean in 30 minutes. Except for morning rush hours, I can be in downtown Boston in 30 minutes for everything a big city has to offer, or go the other way and in 5 minutes be driving amongst farms and fields.

In the fall, we like to take daytrips whenever the weather cooperates.

We went to Castle in the Clouds a couple of weeks ago and saw the waterfalls and mansion just north of Lake Winnepausaukee.

Last Sunday we took a short drive west along winding roads where I snapped this picture of a 250 year old building in Townshend where they once made barrels (and is now a historical society-sponsored gift shop).

Today, hoping the threatening clouds would clear away ( they did, a little), we drove north, hoping to see the Polar Caves (but they close early in October), so took a scenic drive around the area.

Calm rivers and bright leaves are the norm.

This is “New Hampshire covered bridge #44”, rebuilt in 2003 after the older one was arsoned.

Nearby Plymouth, home of Plymouth State College was a nice place for a lunch stop (and watching the passing “scenery” – god I feel old sometimes!)

Out of Plymouth, back into farm country.

Newfound Lake is a peaceful 7-mile long lake that has not seen the commercial development of Lake Winnepausaukee (yet). This little “house” sits on an island and is a boating rest stop.

Didn’t expect to see a roaring almost-overflowing stream which turned into a river – think it might have been a controlled release from New Found Lake. Quite spectacular to see spring-like flow at this time of year!

And there’s still lots of foliage time left here!

When in Bloomington, IL

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:04:00 GMT

Hi Boys,

We can hardly wait for ya here! You will be right near this place when you play: Lucca Grill. Great place for pizza and a brew. Been around forever. If you're looking for something a tiny bit more formal, check out either Rosie's or Lancaster's. And for a massage before the show, go for Fox-N-Hounds! They are known for helping show folks prep for Collisium gigs.

Have fun in our little town!

Olympia...It's The Water

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:16:07 GMT

Really. Once upon a time Olympia beer was brewed with water from the amazing artiesan well we have under our lovely city; but now its brewed in Texas and not worth the effort of opening the can.

There is however an awesome little brewery called Fish Brewing Co. and its adjacent Fish Tale Brew Pub. Fish Tale is known around town for it's organic ales. They also have well priced kegs for parties (get one backstage boys, you'll thank me! ) I recommend the Trout Stout! The food is pretty good too, especially the Garlic Parmesan fries.

http://www.fishbrewing.com/brewpub/

Can't wait till the show, see ya in November in the great Northwest!

Peace.

Peterborough sites and pub suggestions?

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:32:12 GMT

Anyone have a good recommendation for pub hopping on Wednesday?

Road trip from Niagara to "out 'round the bay"

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:38:58 GMT

Hey all,

I'm heading out any day for another trip back home from Niagara to St. John's but this time (for the first time in years) I'm driving and taking my time. I expect to be gone for six weeks or so. I would love any suggestions all you other GBS fans might have for places to go, stay, eat...what to do and see and where to relax and catch a good time!

I was supposed to leave last month but I just had to wait until after the Toronto concert! What a great decision! So flying high from that and with my entire collection of Great Big Sea both on my ipod and sitting on my car visor I'm ready to go.

Where to stop...I'm waiting on you guys! Come on, Beat the drum!

When in Bellingham...

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:11:26 GMT

Come to the Green Frog Cafe Acoustic Tavern while you're in town! Tiny stage, big sound, cozy space, glorious beer (motto: "no crap on tap"), peanuts, and stringed instruments on the wall (to take down and play for all those troubadours wandering through).

Really, the beer...I'm just...I'm becoming dizzy thinking about all the taps, microbrews every one...

http://www.acoustictavern.com/page/1dt0n/Home.html

Donkey riding?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:50:29 GMT

My sister and I made it a goal of ours to visit all of the places mentioned in Donkey Riding, but can't figure out which Cape Horn the song is referring to. Is there a Cape Horn somewhere in the Maritimes? Thanks!

come back to Hamilton......and...

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:59:53 GMT

go to The Wee Dram pub.................new and tiny.......West Hamilton, Main.Street West.

Tickets for Oysterband in Cardiff July 9!

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:47:29 GMT

I am doing a bit of traveling and got tickets for Oysterband in Cardiff July 9, and a couple of friends can't make it, and I have two extra tickets, free. do any UK GBS fans want to go? It should be a great show with June Tabor. Can't wait. Have great seats. Won't be checking e-mail after June 30 so let me know before then. Cool. Life is grand.

Request from Denmark and Europa

Thu, 21 May 2009 15:54:24 GMT

Hey Boys.

For the last two years I have been living in London, Ontario and learned about Great Big Sea through the local radio, one time your guys was playing in London, but at a time where I was so unlucky to be in Denmark.

Now I'll like to know if there is any chance that you will be coming this way (Denmark) in the future, there are a few good festivals with Folk, R&B and Counrty & Westen Music where you guys would fit perfectly.

Hope to see you over here - soon

Michael

Another plea from an expat......

Sun, 17 May 2009 22:05:19 GMT

As the other post from the expat in Phoenix, my family and I are expats living in the south of Louisiana. There is a lot of culture in the south and it would be a shame if we could not share ours with them. A majority of people from Louisiana can trace their families to the maritimes and the time of the expulsion of the Acadians 400 years ago. So if you look closely there is a lot of connection between the maritimes and Louisiana, you should take advantage of it. We have been here a few years and the number of Canadians living here is a lot more then you would think. To top it all off on your time off there is so much to do from touring the bayous to visiting New Orleans. So PLEASE come down and enjoy the warmth and passion of the south, it would not be hard to fill the House of Blues in New Orleans and it would not be our first time to see you in a House of Blues venue.

Thanks and hope to see you in the south............

Request from an expat Canuck...

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:25:46 GMT

Hey guys - if you have a trip coming anywhere near this part of the country again, I'd like to suggest a venue for you to visit and jam at for the next time you're passing through Phoenix - not because I think you'll make any money there but because the place just has a special vibe to it. The place is a country bar called 'Handlebar J's." You can probably google it and get some history about the place - it was inducted into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame a year or two ago and it has a lot of musical history associated with it.

Better still a lot of top music names drop by after or around their normal performances either to hang out and listen or jam with the house band, The Herndon Brothers. Ray, one of said Herndon's whose mother owns the joint, has had his own solo career in Nashville and played for Orbison and a variety of others in their bands at various times. He still comes back home and sings with his brother Ron and their three long-time bandmates in his mom's bar/steakhouse for weeks at a time. Jesse Coulter often shows up and jams with them, and she and her late husband Waylon Jennings were regular patrons there, and I guess she is still. I don't know that their food is necessarily edible (hit and miss) but the music scene there is really something else.

Even if you don't get to visit HBJ's, I'd still love to see you visit Phoenix, and preferrably when it's not 1 billion degrees outside (Or 60+ degrees Celsius in Canadian degrees. Was I supposed to carry the 1? Oh well...)

If you need a tour guide while in the area I know I and my family would be thrilled to give you a wholesome maritime welcome (Mom's from NS.)

Cheers,

GBG

coming back up north

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:36:52 GMT

hey all just wanted to say that when gbs was up in the yukon itwas a blas! yeah so what if the bars aren't the best but here there is plenty of other things to do as well
. lik going fishing or coampingh or somthing else like mountain biking! that is always fun up here in the yk. but rthat was 2 yrs ago but if the boys wanna come back up here and enjoy the nature well then let them haev at it. More power to you boys and remember! its never fun until you try it out!

toronto

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:50:53 GMT

well actualy just outside toronto but it's considerd somwhere in toronto richmond hill is a nice place to visit we have lots of our relitives here and our familey's from newfoundland i'de love to go their because if all the things i hear about it are true it's a great place those city lover might think it's not great enough tol ive their but i have roots their so i'de love to live their. so mabey if you could come to richmond hill those land lovers will come back to their native soil, i don't think you'll get many kids my age their though but you'll get quite afew adults, my generations into thing like well things i can't spell or prononce but their boybands and nonsence and not a true word has escaped their lips and all the boys in those boy bands wear lipsick and shite so we need real music not gibrish in this part of canada. save us!

from,

peperweper

new years eve

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 01:05:31 GMT

Whats a couple of souls to do on new yeaesrs eve?

New Location

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:37:51 GMT

I know its a small city, but i know so many people who would come to a show in Williams Lake. Ypur guys are my favourite band and you are all i ever listen to. Our show room fills up really nice. Weve had other big names like Gob and George Canyon here and I think a Great Big Sea show would be the hugest event this town has ever seen. You guys really are the best musicians alive please swing into my home town

~Your biggest fan Damon O

P.S. You guys are the best. My musical influence, my enjoyment, and a damn good way to cheer me up when im feeling crappy. I dont know where id be without you

"Hang on sloopy, sloopy hang on".........."O""H"---"I""O".

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:59:50 GMT

I had a great time seeing them in concert in Columbus and Akron, OH but I would like to see them come to Cincinnati. We have a lot of things to do here, mainly bars and pubs, but there are a lot of great ones especially in the suburbs of Cincinnati. Until then, Columbus and Akron will have to do.

Toronto in mid-December

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:43:32 GMT

We'll be in Toronto during the week before Xmas, so I'm looking for any suggestions related to live music, bars, brew pubs, ethnic cuisine and special holiday events.

thanks,

Sherry

Vancouver Island!

Mon, 12 May 2008 23:35:40 GMT

Hello BC'ers! I'm heading to Parksville/Qualicum Beach this summer. Any recommendations on things to see/do? I'll be traveling with the hubby and 2 kids, so no extreme sports!

MONTREAL!!!!!!!!!

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:58:08 GMT

Most of you probably know about the upcoming show in March. Well, I'm going to start by mentionning a few good violin (fiddling) places to go for supplies or your own personal entertainment.

I aquired my own violin at Davis&Wilder, a strings instrument shop in which you can watch luthiers actually making double basses, violins, cellos, or violas, depending on the day you go there. The service is friendly and the selection is nice, even if you want to get a good instrument without paying a fortune.

THere is lso a place called Jules St-Michel, which is a violin shop, a violin repair place, and also a violin museum. You can go there if you have a little free time and you want to check out the history of the violin, or you can also go to buy some top-notch instruments.

If you have kids, the Science center in the Old Port can also be interesting.

Please add on any attraction that you can think of in Montreal.

Grand Bend Ontario

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:05:24 GMT

We saw you a few years back at the Motorplex, so I'm thinking you must have seen the beach and strip while you were in the area. It would be so much fun if you could do a Beach Party there!

New Brunswick, PEI, and Nova Scotia

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:09:52 GMT

So my mother and I are leaving from Buffalo this Saturday on a 2 week trip to the provinces in my title. So close to Nfld...........and yet so far...........we just don't have the time to make it there. :(

Anyway, does anyone have any suggestions on what to see? We only have 3 planned random things so far - in New Brunswick we are doing family history research, Anne of Green Gables, and I want to take a picture of the "Welcome to Cole Harbour, Home of Sidney Crosby" sign. Is the Alexander Keith's brewery tour any good?

GBS - Welcome to Boise October 11th

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:54:52 GMT

Boise is a spread-out sorta place. Nevermind downtown - visit the Wild Bird Sanctuary, walk near the river to catch the eagles, drive out to Lucky Peak, take a Bogus Creek outfitters wagon tour or just knock around town in a rental. There's lots of cool hole-in-the-wall mom and pop shops and the Record Exchange has some really REALLY good old stuff too. And if you're just wanting to rest, take an hour and go for a crystal healing / chakra balancing treatment and/or a psychic reading/channeling session from those Waxing Moon folks near State Street (they operate out of their house till their store is built and don't advertise - word of mouth keeps them busy enough!). Merritts for breakfast scones; Guido's strombolis for lunch and for dinner - the Dutch Goose for the best prime rib in town, great beer on tap and fresh hot chips.