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NEW TOUR DATES AND TICKET PRESALES
Friday, September 03, 2010
The boys have just announced a handful of new tour dates across Canada, from Montréal, QC, to Guelph, ON, to Edmonton, AB!
The GreatBigSea.com Store will hold exclusive ticket presales for each and every one of these newly announced shows, starting Tuesday, September 7. Check out the Tour page for exact presale start times, and simply login to your GBS.com account, or create one if you haven't already, to participate in the upcoming ticket presales.
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
Friday, August 27, 2010
The public has spoken, the polls are now closed, and the winners of the Nothing But A Song Karaoke Contest have been decided upon! The glory goes to e2orlando, followed by first runners-up The Dunn Brothers, and second runners-up rgylls27.
If you haven't taken a look at the final results, you can see them here. Winners are asked to message GreatBigSeaOfficial on YouTube for details on their prizes. Thanks to everyone who participated - the contest has been a blast!
New Bob's Journeys Post
Monday, August 23, 2010
There's a new post from Bob, wherein he talks about the beauty of the old. Visit the Bob's Journeys page to read his thoughts about the cities of St. John's and New Orleans.
KARAOKE CONTEST VOTING NOW OPEN
Monday, August 23, 2010
The Nothing But A Song Karaoke Contest finalists have been chosen and are posted here on GreatBigSea.com, so the time has come to vote. Pick your favourite video from the final ten and spread the word - remember, choosing a winner will be YOUR job! The video with the most votes accumulated by next Friday, August 27, at 12 pm EDT wins.
A big thank you from the boys, and all of us here at GBS.com, to everyone who participated. Now get voting!
SHIPS AND DIP 4
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Great Big Sea is pleased to announce that they'll be cruising on the 4th annual Ships and Dip, with hosts Barenaked Ladies and a full lineup including Guster, Boothby Graffoe, Odds, Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers, Thinbuckle & Brothers Creeggan.
The Norwegian Dawn sets sail from Miami, heading to Costa Maya and Belize City. From February 6 to 11, 2011, it'll be five days full of the music you know and love, non-stop contests, activities, endless performances and catching some rays.
So book your trip, or be prepared to hear from friends about everything you missed. And as a fan of Great Big Sea, make sure you select GBS as your #1 artist that brought you, for access to a special fan show on board! And if you think you're excited, check out a video of how the BNL guys feel about it.
Ships and Dip 4 is now on sale to the public, so visit ShipsandDip.com today to secure your cabin before it's too late!
Great Big Sea hopes to see you on the cruise!
From the Road Updated
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Stay up to date with Alan by checking out his newest From the Road blog post. As always, it's a great peek into the life of a touring musician! Read it here.
New FTR
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Safe Upon The Shore hit #2 on the Canadian Billboards and Alan's got something to say about it! Read his new blog post in From the Road for Alan's thoughts on the new album, touring, and more. 
BILLBOARD DEBUT
Friday, July 23, 2010
A huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the release of Safe Upon The Shore last week. The album debuted at #2 on the Canadian top 100 Billboard charts and at #4 on the US Billboard heatseekers chart (#159 overall). It’s the biggest GBS debut since Sea of No Cares debuted at #1 in 2002!
WARM UP YOUR VOICES!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Do you ever sing along with GBS when no one is looking? Well, it's time to storm the stage, and make yourself heard! The band has provided three instrumental versions of songs from Safe Upon The Shore and they want you to give us your best karaoke version of "Nothing But A Song", "Good People" or "Hit the Ground and Run". Download the tracks our special contest page, learn those lyrics, and then videotape your best performance!
To enter the "Nothing But A Song" Karaoke Contest, you must upload your karaoke video as a "video response" to the official contest video on YouTube. This is your time to give it all you've got, so be creative!
Before submitting your video, visit the contest page for more details and to find out what you can win.
Good luck to everyone, and most of all, HAVE FUN!
TODAY'S THE DAY!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
The boys' latest studio album, Safe Upon The Shore, hits shelves throughout North America today. It is also available worldwide from iTunes or through the GreatBigSea.com Store, so if you haven't already preordered the album, go get yourself a copy! Safe Upon The Shore is available in CD format and also as a digital download.
You won't want to miss Alan's most recent From the Road blog post, as he reflects on the significance of this being GBS' 10th release.
We'll be posting videos, taken by the band during the album's writing and recording sessions, every day by 12 pm EDT on our Video page. You can share these clips with your friends, or embed the player on your own site by clicking the buttons at the bottom right corner. Shared videos will automatically update every day!
And stay tuned to the site because next week we'll be announcing an exciting new contest that will run later this month. Hint: "Remember that the life we share, is nothing but a song".
WIN TO GET IN: GREAT BIG SEA CANADA AM BBQ
Monday, July 12, 2010
This Thursday, July 15th, Great Big Sea will visit Canada AM to perform a couple of new songs from the new release, Safe Upon The Shore. If you'd like to attend, you can be guaranteed entry by entering our contest. Good luck!
To enter: Post your favourite lyric from Safe Upon The Shore in the 'comments' section. 20 winners will be chosen. Winners can bring one guest, and are asked to arrive at 7:30 am Thursday morning, at 9 Channel Nine Court in Scarborough, ON. When you arrive, state your name and that you are on the GreatBigSea.com contest winner guest list.
You need to sign in to comment no later than noon EDT on Wednesday July 14. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted the same day.
GREAT BIG SEA ON CBC'S RADIO NOON TOMORROW
Thursday, July 08, 2010
The guys will be live on CBC Radio's "Radio Noon" in Newfoundland tomorrow, July 9
from 12:30-1:30pm NST (11am ET)! Call in live 722-7111 (local) or
1-800-563-8255 (toll free in North America) or email radionoon.nl@cbc.ca with questions and listen
live at cbc.ca/nl (click listen live to
CBC Radio One).
LISTEN TO THE NEW ALBUM ON CMT.CA
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Preview Safe Upon The Shore a week before it hits stores! CMT.ca is giving Great Big Sea fans the chance to hear the band's new album in its entirety before it is released Tuesday, July 13. Head over to www.cmt.ca to hear all 14 tracks now.
CMT.ca is also the home to exclusive GBS behind-the-scenes webisodes that you can't see anywhere else, posting one every day leading up to release.
NEW PRESALES AND TRACK DOWNLOAD
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Starting tomorrow in the GBS.com Store, we'll be selling presale tickets to two new shows!
Séan will be in Vancouver on July 30 for a solo show at The Railway Club. Our presale will begin tomorrow, July 7 at 10 am PDT. Whether you can make it to the show or not, be sure to head over to GreatBigSean.com, and sign up to the mailing list to get a new song from Séan. On this live recording of "Widow In the Window", Séan recounts some of the shenanigans that took place at the boys' latest video shoot!
We'll also be selling presale tickets to the GBS show in State College, PA, on September 22. The presale for this show starts tomorrow, July 7, at 11 am EDT. As an added bonus, if you buy tickets for the band's State College show from GreatBigSea.com at the same time as you pre-order Safe Upon The Shore, you'll receive a 55% discount on the CD!
"Nothing But A Song" Video Released
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Happy Canada Day! To celebrate the 143rd birthday of this great land, we've got a new Great Big Sea video for you to enjoy.
"Nothing But A Song" is the first single off the new GBS recording, 'Safe Upon The Shore', and the video features the band frolicking in the sun around Grand Cayman. The band performance part of the video was shot at a pub on the beach.
Read Alan's blog about the trip.
New Post: Bob's Journeys
Friday, June 18, 2010
In his most recent blog post, Bob gives us a delightful history lesson on the development of his hometown, St. John's, NFLD. Check it out!
New Album, New Look
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
You might have noticed there's something different at GreatBigSea.com. With the new album, Safe Upon The Shore arriving July 13, we thought we'd celebrate with a fresh look. Let us know what you think!
Speaking of the new record, the boys will be going out on the road in support of Safe Upon The Shore later this summer. We'll be starting our members-only presales for the tour tomorrow morning.
Starting today, you can pre-order Safe Upon The Shore in the GreatBigSea.com Store and get a download of an exclusive bonus track! If you place your order by June 29, the album should arrive in your mailbox on or around release day.
If you haven't had a chance yet, you can preview three songs from the new album right here on GBS.com.
NEW FTR UP
Monday, June 07, 2010
In Alan's latest installment of his From the Road blog, he muses on his likes and dislikes of travel, a result of a recent Great Big Sea voyage to the Caribbean's Grand Cayman. He also talks about making the video for Nothing But A Song, which will be the first single off the upcoming album, Safe Upon the Shore!
HEAR THREE NEW SONGS!
Friday, May 28, 2010
The long-awaited new album from Great Big Sea, Safe Upon the Shore, is set for release this summer. We'll have more information on the new record for you in the coming weeks, but for now here's a preview. Have a listen!
Great Big Sea Goes Coast to Coast
Friday, May 21, 2010
Both East and West coast GBS fans are going to be happy with the addition of two new tour dates this summer, in Nanaimo, BC, and Charlottetown, PE! The boys will perform at Nanaimo's Port Theatre on June 22, and at the Charlottetown SummerFest at Confederation Landing Park on July 3.
The GreatBigSea.com ticket presale for the Nanaimo show starts May 25 at 9 am PDT, while the Charlottetown presale is on now. All SummerFest presale ticket holders will receive early entry to this general admission show.
As always, to buy tickets, simply log into your GBS.com account and head over to the Store.
GBS BLOGS: FROM THE ROAD AND JOURNEYS
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Both Alan and Bob have posted new blog entries today! In his latest FTR, Alan shares his observations, both heartfelt and hilarious, from his visit to the Cannes Film Festival. Bob's Journeys took him to the Bethel Woods Concert Center, the site of the first Woodstock Festival, leading Bob to reflect on what that monumental festival still means to him today.
NEW FTR BLOG ENTRY
Monday, May 03, 2010
Alan has been keeping busy these days! He has performed with GBS from Nashville to Atlanta to Wilkesboro, NC, and has also spent time in LA, promoting the new feature film, Robin Hood!
Catch up on all of Alan's latest adventures in his From the Road blog and be sure to check out the Robin Hood trailer at www.robinhoodthemovie.com.
BOB'S BRIEF HISTORY OF PRESCOTT STREET
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
In the latest installment of Bob's Journeys, one of St. John's steepest streets leads Bob to reminisce about living in the area and some of the other notable characters from the neighbourhood. Read it here!
SEAN SOLO DATES & ALAN'S FTR
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Sean has announced three solo shows in support of his album, Lullabies for Bloodshot Eyes. The first will take place at Washington's IOTA Club & Cafe at 4 pm, May 2. Tickets will be available at the door. On June 9, Sean will perform two sets at The Carleton, 9 pm. Tickets are $25 and are available to purchase by phone at 902-422-6335 or at the venue (1685 Argyle Street). Sean will also take part in a songwriters circle on June 10 at Casino Nova Scotia. Tickets are $36.50 including HST and are available from Ticket Atlantic.
In other, very exciting Great Big Sea news, Alan has posted a new FTR! He starts by regailing us with stories from the Junos, then shares some photos from his upcoming feature film, Robin Hood, and also tells us that the new GBS album, Safe Upon the Shore, is in production and set for release in July! This FTR is filled with stories and news that you won't want to miss; read it here!
NEW GBS.COM TICKET PRESALES!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
If you didn't think you'd be able to catch Great Big Sea live in concert this summer, think again! GBS will be performing at the Ottawa Bluesfest, Lewiston's Artpark, The Oregon and Woodland Park Zoos and the Irish 2000 Festival.
The GreatBigSea.com Store will be selling presale tickets to these shows starting today, April 21. So log into your GBS.com account, head over to the Store, and get shopping! If you haven't already created an account, you can do so here. Joining is easy and doesn't cost a thing.
EXCITING NEWS FROM ALAN
Monday, April 12, 2010
In Alan's latest FTR entry, he reflects on all the people and places he encountered in his most recent travels. He also announces some very exciting news - one of his songs will be featured in an episode of Law and Order: Criminal Intent! The episode, titled "Broad Channel" will air April 13 at 10/9C on the USA network.
NEW TEES IN THE GBS.COM STORE
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
We've got two men's Fortune's Favour shirts in the GBS.com Store: a white tee and a navy long-sleeved shirt. Check them out now because they are selling fast!
Londonderry Calling!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Get ready, New Hampshire: Great Big Sea will be hitting the Tupelo Music Hall in Londonderry on May 6. The GreatBigSea.com presale for this show begins at 11 am EDT tomorrow, March 25!
Log into your GBS.com account just before the sale starts for your chance to get some of the Best Seats in the house. The earlier you buy, the better your seats will be!
TOSH OUT TO SCARE
Friday, March 12, 2010
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
Friday, March 05, 2010
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
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
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
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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
Friday, February 12, 2010
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!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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!
Friday, February 05, 2010
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
Thursday, February 04, 2010
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
Thursday, February 04, 2010
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!
Friday, January 08, 2010
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
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
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!
Monday, January 04, 2010
Alan gives us an update on the new GBS album and reflects on 2009 in his final FTR of the year.