News Archive
2006 News
Alan's Newest From The Road Journal!
Friday, December 22, 2006
In this most recent entry, Alan writes:
"...I finished my Christmas shopping today…I think."
Bob talks Capercaillie
Monday, December 18, 2006
Check out Bob's newest Soundtrack entry! This time he talks about Capercaillie.
Courage & Patience & Grit received 3 1/2 (out of 4) stars in USA TODAY!
Thursday, November 30, 2006
This is BIG news! Great Big Sea's newest DVD - Courage & Patience & Grit received 3 1/2 stars!
Great Big Sea, Courage & Patience & Grit
* * * 1/2
Canadian nautical folk-rock
Seafaring songs have never sounded as fun as they do on this lively Newfoundland quintet’s CD/DVD package, which also includes plenty of the band’s catchy folk-rock originals. — Mansfield
Download: Concerning Charlie Horse, Shines Right Through Me
http://blogs.usatoday.com/listenup/2006/11/this_weeks_list_2.html
Alan's Newest From The Road journal...
Monday, November 27, 2006
In the newest journal, Alan writes:
"...Courage and Patience and Grit hit the stores a few days ago. I feel I can brag about this DVD more than any of our CD’s because I had so little to do with the making of it. "
Great Big Christmas Pre-Sale Sold-Out! Public Sale - Nov. 25!
Friday, November 24, 2006
The GreatBigSea.com ticket pre-sale for the Great Big Christmas show is now sold-out!
Have no fear, the public on-sale is almost here! Tickets will soon be available to the public - the public on-sale begins Saturday, November 25 at 10:00am NST. Here are the details:
Mile One Centre Box Office – (cash, interac, VISA, or MasterCard)
By phone by calling (709) 576-7657 or call admission.com box office @ 1-800-361-4595 (VISA, or MasterCard)
You can also purchase online at www.admission.com (VISA, or MasterCard)
Remember - all net proceeds from this show go to the Janeway Children's Hospital! If you can't make it to the Great Big Christmas, you can still help by donating to the Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation.
Great Big Christmas Ticket Pre-Sale!
Thursday, November 16, 2006
The Great Big Christmas is happening again this year at the St. John's, NL Delta Hotel on Thursday, December 28! Celebrate the holidays with Great Big Sea! All net proceeds will go to the Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation.
Tickets to the show will be available for pre-sale starting Friday, November 17 at Noon (12pm) NST at the GreatBigSea.com Store.
Here's the all the information you need:
• The show will be held on Thursday, December 28 at The Delta St. John's Ballroom: 120 New Gower Street
• Tickets are $40 (base ticket price)
• 19+ event
• General Admission, standing (and dancing and jumping) room only
• The
GreatBigSea.com pre-sale means you can buy your tickets before they go on sale to the general public!
While you're ordering tickets for the Great Big Christmas show, why not make a donation to Great Big Sea's charity of choice - The Janeway Children's Hospital - it's the only gift Great Big Sea wants this year!
2007 GreatBigSea.com Calendars Now On-Sale!
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Just in time for the holidays! The 2007 GreatBigSea.com Calendars are now on sale at the GreatBigSea.com Store!
All photos in this calendar were made by fans during "The Hard and the Easy" tour!
For a sneak peek at the calendar, click here!
CONTEST: Show us your Courage & Patience & Grit!
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Here's your chance to win one of 5 "Courage & Patience & Grit" DVD packs which include the new "Courage & Patience & Grit - Great Big Sea in Concert" DVD and an official 2007 GreatBigSea.com Calendar!
All you have to do is write an essay, poem or short story answering a very special question! You can find the question and contest details at the Courage & Patience & Grit Contest page.
What makes this contest so exciting is that the winners will be chosen by both Alan Doyle and Bob Hallett! That's right folks, both Bob and Alan will choose five grand prize winners - so you get the chance to have Bob and Alan read your entry - now that's COOL!
Check out the Courage & Patience & Grit Contest page for details!
Vote for Great Big Sea on MMM and CMT!
Monday, November 13, 2006
Great Big Sea's Live 'Sea of No Cares' video has now been added to the MuchMoreMusic and Country Music Television rosters! Help spread the Great Big Sea love by voting for 'Sea Of No Cares'!
Alan's Newest 'From The Road' Journal!
Monday, November 06, 2006
In this journal, Alan writes,
"...Myself and Sean entertained one another a few nights back. The soundtrack for a portion of our soiree was Chris Trapper’s new CD. Chris, as many of you know, was/is the lead singer of the Push Stars who opened for GBS on a number of US Tours. We loved his songs so much that we recorded “Everything Shines” for the Road Rage CD and asked him to come to St. John’s to write with us for the “Sea of No Cares” CD. Together, we wrote the title track, as well as “Clearest Indication” and a few others."
Courage, Patience & Grit Pre-Sale!
Friday, November 03, 2006
Great Big Sea's highly anticipated DVD - Courage & Patience & Grit - will be released on November 21! Pretty exciting isn't it? BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
What's more exciting is that GreatBigSea.com is now having a Courage & Patience & Grit PRE-SALE! This means that you can pre-order the brand new DVD right now and, if you live in Canada and place your order before November 14, your order will be delivered to your front door on the release date! So while your friends are in the checkout lane with the DVD in hand at the nearest music/video store, you'll be sitting on your comfy chair watching the DVD without any store line-ups and hassles!
Pre-order Courage & Patience & Grit right now!
Bob talks grapes!
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Check out Bob's newest Soundtrack Journal! This time he talks about Canadian 80's band, The Grapes of Wrath!
Alan to Host the 'Company Theatre' 2007 Season Launch!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
That's right, you're invited to the coolest launch party this year! Alan also writes about this in his latest From The Road journal entry!
For tickets call The Company Theatre @ 416 519 0051 or email hawco@companytheatre.ca
Alan's Newest From The Road Journal!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
In his latest entry, Alan writes:
"...Fulfilled a bit of a lifelong goal last night and officially performed onstage with my favorite songwriter, Ron Hynes."
Murray is playing some gigs!
Monday, October 23, 2006
Murray and his band Great Atomic Power will be playing a couple shows in Toronto and if you're in the city, you don't want to miss it!
Check out the Great Atomic Power show dates below!
Sunday, October 29
Eastminster United Church
310 Danforth Ave. (1 block east of Chester station)
7pm door, 7:30 start
Thursday November 16
Hugh's Room, 2261 Dundas St. W.
8:30 start
Bob and 10,000 Maniacs!
Friday, October 20, 2006
In Bob's newest Soundtrack journal, Bob writes about Natalie Merchant and 10,000 Maniacs.
The Portland Press Herald Praises Great Big Sea
Thursday, October 19, 2006
After a spectaular show at the Merrill Auditorium, April Boyle from the Portland Press Herald expresses her excitement on the show:
"...Canada's Great Big Sea rolled into Portland Saturday night, filling the Merrill Auditorium with a surge of music that kept the floorboards bouncing and the walls heaving well into the night."
Alan writes again!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
In the newest From The Road, Alan writes:
"...An overnight drive to Montreal and we should be on the Rock by lunch time."
Another From The Road!
Monday, October 16, 2006
In the latest "From The Road", Alan writes:
"...I cannot for the life of me figure out why someone would write on the wall of a bathroom stall."
Alan's Newest From The Road!
Thursday, October 12, 2006
In his most recent journal entry, Alan writes:
"...Mom on the Road! Yes, I picked up Mom at four am and we made our way to St. John’s Airport."
Bob talks Cornershop!
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Check out Bob's newest Soundtrack Journal. This time he talks about the Manchester group, Cornershop!
Check out Bob's Newest Soundtrack Journal!
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
In his most recent Soundtrack Journal, Bob writes about Irish band, Altan.
Tickets to the Boys' Saskatoon Show Still Available!
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
The boys are playing at this year's Vanier Cup in Saskatoon, SK on November 23, 2006 and you don't want to miss this show. It's going to be a GREAT one!
Tickets for Vanier Cup's Great Big Sea show on November 23 are available right now at the GreatBigSea.com Store.
Another New From The Road
Monday, September 18, 2006
Alan talks about what it's like to be treated like a king in this latest journal entry.
Check Out Alan's Newest From The Road!
Thursday, September 14, 2006
In his newest journal entry, Alan writes:
"...This makes two diary entries that begin with a complaint. Am I turning into a grumpy old man?"
Read Bob's newest Soundtrack Journal!
Thursday, September 14, 2006
In his newest entry, Bob writes about New Brunswick Fiddler Janelle Dupuis!
Heads Up All Australian Fans!
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
The Canadian Country Music Awards will be aired on CMC on Thursday, September 21 at 7PM on CMC!
He's On A Roll - Alan's Newest From The Road!
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Alan writes:
"...I am beginning to think that the Def Leppard and White Snake videos of my formative teenage years may have been less than an accurate portrayal of life on the Road."
Another "From The Road"!
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
In the newest From The Road, Alan writes:
"...Sad news from Australia yesterday as the tragic death of the “Crocodile Hunter”, Steve Irwin made its way around the world. I met him a few times while touring in Australia. He was as large a personality as I’ve ever come across."
THE ONLINE KITCHEN PARTY IS NOW OPEN!
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
The Brand New Online Kitchen Party is now open!
Check out the new Online Kitchen Party Discussion Boards and be sure to read the WELCOME post to learn how to log-in to the party!
Check out Alan's NEW From The Road Journal!
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
In Alan's latest entry, he writes:
"...Then there was the summer when M***** B*** (name concealed to protect the innocent), who was two years my senior at 13 , gave me a big wet smooch on the Stand. My first real kiss."
Bob writes about the Tannahill Weavers!
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
In Bob's newest Soundtrack Journal, Bob writes,
"...in winter I had to start the car by lighting a cup or so of gas, which I threw into the top of the engine to loosen the starting motor. The brakes never worked right first or last, and my non-existent mechanical skills could do nothing about the serious rust problems that allowed slush & rain to seep into the floor."
Great Big Sea will Perform at the CCMA's!
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
THIS JUST IN:
Great Big Sea will be performing at this year's CCMA's in Saint John, NB on September 11, 2006!
The awards show will be broadcast on CBC TV and for all you Americans, the show will also be broadcast on GAC (Great American Country) channel. AND THERE'S MORE - All you Australian folks will be able to see the show on CMC (Country Music Channel) down under!
Here's a list of performers:
Great Big Sea
George Canyon
Emerson Drive
Brad Johner
Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Aaron Lines
Corb Lund
Aaron Pritchett with Tyler Connoly (Theory of a Deadman)
Johnny Reid
The Road Hammers
Amanda Wilkinson
Michelle Wright
AND..a special presentation by Anne Murray
Tickets are still available for the show and can be purchased in-person at Harbour Station in Saint John, NB or by phone at 506-657-1234 or Toll Free at 1-800-267-2800.
For more information, check out the CCMA Website.
Check out Bob's newest Journal!
Monday, August 21, 2006
In the latest "Bob's Soundtrack" Journal, Bob writes:
"...Unfortunately for me, my one older sister was never much of a pop fan. She was more serious about actually playing music than me, and spent her time practicing piano (rather than listening to records and pretending to learn guitar). The only record she had that I ever gaffed was her one Bay City Rollers record."
New Bob's Soundtrack Journal!
Friday, August 04, 2006
Bob talks about "Donnegal Danny" and his fierce act of heroism:
"...Suddenly it was silent in the yard. There was no sign of my friends. I stood there for a second, and then decided to go back in, just in case more heroism was necessary."
Providence Show Ticket Sales Now Closed!
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Tickets to the October 12 show in Providence, RI are now closed! For those of you who bought tickets to any of the boys' upcoming shows - Enjoy the show!
Darrell Power to play Atlantic Fest!
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Darrel Power, a great friend and former member of Great Big Sea will be playing this year's Atlantic Fest in St. John's, Newfoundland!
"...Performers this year include: independent recording artist and producer, Jim Fidler, Darrell Power (formerly of Great Big Sea), songsmith Hugh Scott, independent recording artist and member of Newfoundland's own Irish Descendants, Mike Hanrahan; the exciting and talented Canadian singer/songwriter Lindsay Ferguson, singer/songwriter and independent recording artist Jackie Sullivan, budding singer/songwriter Maggie Meyer, the renowned Dave Panting, Blues man Scott Goudie and the versatile singer/songwriter Colin Harris."
Check out the Atlantic Fest website for performance schedules and artist information.
Bob's Newest Soundtrack Journal!
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
In the newest "Bob's Soundtrack" journal, Bob writes about the legendary Steve Earle:
"Steve Earle has had an odd career. Ostensibly a country artist, he has always been way too political for country radio in the US. Surprisingly, he has enjoyed a robust popularity in Canada."
Check out Bob's New Soundtrack Journal!
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Bob writes about summer jobs, British folk songs and Steeleye Span.
"...Summer jobs were hard to come by when I was a teenager. The economy was in the toilet, and any jobs that were out there went to people who were older, more qualified, or more desperate."
Pre-Sale Tickets On-Sale for Providence, RI Show!
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
If you need another Great Big Sea fix, why not check them out at Lupo's in Providence, RI? Although pre-sale floor tickets for the Providence, RI show are sold-out, there are still pre-sale tickets available for the first 10 Rows in the Balcony section.
Hatching, Matching and Dispatching Airs Tonight
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
The 'bizarre' comedy, "Hatching, Matching and Dispatching" airs tonight at 8:30PM EDT (9:00PM NL) on CBC! Be sure to check it out...all the music in this series was created by none other than Alan Doyle!
Check out the full schedule in Alan's most recent From The Road journal entry.
The Ottawa Citizen boasts about the boys!
Monday, July 17, 2006
After a successful performance at Ottawa's BluesFest on July 7, 2006, the Ottawa Citizen wrote a fantastic review of the boys' show!
"...Never underestimate the appetite for Great Big Sea in Ottawa. Although the Newfoundland band played here just a couple of months ago, that minor detail had little, if any, effect on either attendance or enthusiasm at Bluesfest last night.
With the crowd at Festival Plaza unofficially estimated at more than 20,000 people -- approximately 10 times the size of the crowd at the band's recent appearance at the National Arts Centre -- it looked like one of the biggest opening nights in Bluesfest history."
Check out the whole article at The Ottawa Citizen website.
Alan's Newest From The Road!
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Alan writes:
..."Glad to be home during theses lovely summer days in St. John's. More glad than usual considering the recent acquisition."
Check out Bob's newest "Bob's Soundtrack" Journal!
Monday, July 10, 2006
Bob talks about the St. John's punk scene in the early 80's and punk band Minor Threat.
New "From The Road" journal!
Monday, July 10, 2006
Alan writes:
"...Special thanks to Mom and Dad who came up for the show. It was the first time they've ever seen GBS outside of Newfoundland."
Alan's Newest From The Road!
Friday, July 07, 2006
Check out his latest and most special journal entry:
"... Born on the 4th of July. Henry Thomas Doyle..."
Lawn Tickets Now Available for the Toronto Show this Saturday, July 8!
Friday, July 07, 2006
Still want to check out Great Big Sea at Toronto's Molson Ampitheatre this Saturday? You're in luck! Lawn tickets are now available at Ticketmaster!
See the Sea as a VIP Contest Winners Announced!
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Check out the VIP Contest page to view the winning entries! A big CONGRATULATIONS to Colleen and Paul and a big THANK YOU to all who entered this contest and to all who voted! 
NEW FEATURE: Bob's Soundtrack!
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Now you can keep up to date with Bob and what he's thinking with his new journal...that's right folks, Bob has a brand new journal! Read up on Bob's favourite bands and why he loves them. Bob is busy writing more journals so keep posted to the new page for updates! We'll also keep you posted on any new journal entries on the GreatBigSea.com homepage and at the Online Kitchen Party Discussion Boards!
$9.99 Ticket Sale for Molson Ampitheatre Show Closed!
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
All GreatBigSea.com ticket sales to the Molson Ampitheatre show are now closed!
IMPORTANT SHOW INFORMATION:
The Molson Indy will be in Toronto the same day as the Great Big Sea concert and you'll want to make sure you have enough time to get to the Molson Amphitheatre.
If you're driving, parking on site at Ontario Place will be available from both the west and east entrance ways.
For maps and directions, check out the Molson Ampitheatre directions page.
If you're taking the TTC, get off at the loop on the CNE grounds and walk around the Indy site.
For TTC details, Visit the TTC website.
More Tickets Available for Concert at Toronto's Molson Amphitheater!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
There are now some more $9.99 Level 400 tickets to the July 8 Molson Amphitheatre show available at the GreatBigSea.com Store! This is your last chance to buy these tickets, and these ones won't last long. These tickets are available right now! 
See The Sea as a VIP - VOTE NOW!
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
The top ten photos and top nine videos are up and ready for voting! That's right, you get to choose who should See The Sea as a VIP! Check out the See The Sea as a VIP contest page to see all the submissions and be sure to vote for your favourite. Voting ends on Wednesday, July 5 and the winner will be announced Thursday, July 6!
Check out Alan's newest From The Road journal:
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
"...After a few weeks off the GBS bus, the cast and crew have re-gathered in Belleville for two nights at the beautiful Empire Theatre."
Don't forget to also check out the From The Road Archive with all of Alan's posts from The Hard and The Easy tour!
More Pre-Sales at GreatBigSea.com!
Thursday, June 22, 2006
GreatBigSea.com will be having some more best-seat pre-sales on Monday, June 26 for the boys' October shows in the USA and on Wednesday June 28 for the Sioux Lookout, ON show! The following shows will be included in these pre-sales:
Saturday, September 16
Sioux Lookout Airport
Sioux Lookout, ON
TICKETS ON SALE on Wednesday June 28 at 11:00am EDT
Wednesday, October 11
The Egg
Albany, NY
TICKETS ON SALE on Monday June 26 at 11:00am EDT
Thursday, October 12
Lupos
Providence, RI
TICKETS ON SALE on Monday June 26 at 11:30am EDT
Saturday, October 14
Merrill Auditorium
Portland, ME
TICKETS ON SALE on Monday June 26 at 12:00pm EDT
Sunday, October 15
Capitol Center
Concord, NH
TICKETS ON SALE on Monday June 26 on 12:30pm EDT
This is your chance to get the best-seats before tickets go on-sale to the public. Check out the Best Seats Sales page more ticketing information.
Last Chance to buy your July 8 Toronto tickets!
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Thursday June 22 is your last chance to buy your tickets to the boys' July 8 show at Toronto's Molson Amphitheatre! These are Level-400 tickets and they're only $9.99 (base ticket price). The ticket window closes at 3:00pm EDT. Visit the GreatBigSea.com Store to buy your tickets now.
Pre-Sales Coming Up!
Friday, June 16, 2006
GreatBigSea.com will be having a pre-sale for tickets to the Friday October 13 show at the Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon, NH! The pre-sale will be held at 11:00am EDT on Tuesday June 20 at the GreatBigSea.com Best Seats Sales page!
New Shows in October!
Thursday, June 15, 2006
THIS JUST IN: Great Big Sea has announced 5 new dates in October 2006! See the Tour Schedule for show and ticket information!
Get Tickets to the Great Big Sea's July 8 show in Toronto for $9.99!
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Level 400 tickets to the boys' July 8 show at Toronto's Molson Amphitheatre are now on-sale for $9.99 CDN(base ticket price). This is your chance to buy some tickets for your whole kitchen party!
A limited amount of tickets are on-sale right now at the GreatBigSea.com Store!
Check out the new From The Road page!
Monday, June 12, 2006
We all love Alan's "From The Road" journals and now all his writings during The Hard and The Easy tour have been archived on a new From The Road map! Visit the NEW From The Road page and check out where the boys have been throughout the Hard and The Easy tour and what Alan had to say!
Keeping The Tradition - What Bob is up to...
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
While enjoying his time-off from touring with the boys, Bob Hallett paid a visit to the "Bangbelly Group" at St. Theresa's School/Ecole Ste-Therese in St. John's, NL. Impressed by their skills, Bob taught the young students a few new tunes and played his concertina with the group.
NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED in Vancouver, Victoria and Thunder Bay!
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
This just in: Great Big Sea has just announced some new shows in
Vancouver BC, Victoria BC and Thunder Bay ON! Best Seat tickets will be
sold right here at GreatBigSea.com this Thursday June 1, 2006! Check
out the Best Seats Sales page for ticketing information.
Be sure to check out the Tour Schedule for more shows happening this summer! 
NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED!
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Great Big Sea has just announced that they will be playing TWO shows in
Belleville, Ontario on Saturday June 24 and Sunday June 25 at the
Empire Theatre! Check out the Tour Schedule for information on how to get your tickets!
The Hard and The Easy Tour Is Over
Friday, May 12, 2006
The cast and crew of Great Big Sea would like to
thank all those who made the Hard & the Easy tour such a big
success.
Thanks to all those who came, bought a t-shirt, danced or just sang along.