News Archive
2007 News
New FTR - Grey Cup Weekend Part II
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Alan shares more about his Grey Cup weekend and the guys' performance at a Gilda's Club fundraiser.
"We all straggled back to the hotel and listened to some rough mixes of
the new GBS CD. The lads seemed to genuinely like the tunes, which is
always encouraging. There are a few numbers on this recording that are
unlike anything we’ve ever done."
New FTR - Grey Cup Weekend
Friday, December 07, 2007
Alan proves that Grey Cup Weekend is about much more than just the game in his latest FTR.
"The jig was up, and I knew it. Time to bolt. I took my hands off the
Cup and walked directly back the way we had come, bee-lining it for a
bright red exit sign."
Download Seven Joys of Mary
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Great Big Sea recorded the traditional English Christmas carol, "Seven Joys of Mary", back in 1996 and now you can download it in the Store!
If you need any help with your download, please e-mail store@GreatBigSea.com.
NYC Presale
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
The boys are back in the Big Apple on January 13 at the Bowery Ballroom. The Store is holding a presale right now for you to get your tickets ahead of everyone else; the presale ends on Friday.
Treat yourself or the New Yorker on your list, by ordering some tickets today!
Great Big Christmas Concert Presale is now SOLD OUT
Thursday, November 22, 2007
We would like to thank everyone who participated in this morning's presale. For those of you who may have missed out, you can still purchase tickets in the public sale starting this Saturday, November 24.
Here are all the details!
The Great Big Christmas show will take place December 28th at the Delta St. John’s with special guests The Novaks. Doors open at 8 PM. Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 24th at noon at Mile One Centre Box Office. Tickets may be ordered by phone 576.7657 (1.800.361.4594) or online at www.admission.com.
Great Big Christmas Concert Presale!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
The 13th Great Big Christmas Concert is December 28 at the Delta St. John's. This year, the guys are donating the proceeds to the Daffodil Place.
The GBS.com presale is this Thursday, November 22, at 12pm NST. Get your tickets ahead of everyone else and in December you can have fun while supporting a great cause!
New FTR!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Alan's back; this time from home with an update about the BC shows and some info on an interesting play about rural Newfoundland, currently on stage in Winnipeg. The guys are also excited to be playing during the Grey Cup festivities in Toronto this week!
"Looking forward to a big night in Toronto on Saturday as there should be close to 8,000 revelers at the Grey Cup gig."
VIDEO: GBS in the studio
Monday, October 15, 2007
Great Big Sea are hard at work in the studio recording their new album! You can sit back, relax and watch the guys work their magic in a new video. Joining the boys is Hawksley Workman, who will be producing next year's album. Stay tuned, because more videos are on their way!
Set sail with Great Big Sea and Barenaked Ladies
Monday, October 15, 2007
Barenaked Ladies have invited the guys along for Ships and Dip III!
Joining GBS and BNL are Sarah Harmer and returning guests Guster, The New Odds, Jason Plumb and Gaelic Storm. The gang sets sail aboard the Carnival Victory from January 27 to February 1, 2008 - sailing from Miami to Grand Cayman and Jamaica!
Warm up your winter with a week of music, friends, fun and Great Big Sea! For more information, visit ShipsAndDip.com
Alan's FTR: Europe Part III
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Alan's back with more of the boys spent their time across the pond.
"We blasted off to Hamburg and drove to the Tonder Festival. What can I
say about this festival that I have not said before? It very well
might be the best Folk Festival on Earth."
Alan's FTR: Europe Part II
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Alan tells us about the rest of their trip across the pond, including Runrig's Beat the Drum Festival.
"The concert was a much bigger affair than I imagined. With a Sold
Out crowd of almost 20,000, the venue featured a massive stage, audio
and light rig, video production, the whole lot."
Alan's From Across the Pond
Friday, August 31, 2007
Alan shares how he spent his first few days in Europe and whines about Heathrow Airport.
"The Fringe Festival was in full swing when we
arrived. The Fringe is one of the
greatest collections of extroverts yo u’ll ever witness."
Great Big Sea: To the Best of Our Knowledge
Monday, August 20, 2007
The lads were on nationally syndicated and Peabody award-winning radio show "To the Best of Our Knowledge" on Wisconsin Public Radio. Their segment airs in the hour called "The Cult of Authenticity" and you can listen to it online at WPR.org
New FTR!
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Alan writes from a park in Northampton, MA and Murray has found his way!
"We may have broken some city bi-law in Freeport last night as the crowd
far exceeded the 4500 limit. Many thanks to you all for coming out."
The Ringdelles (Uncle Ronnie's Band): Alan's From the Road!
Thursday, August 09, 2007
As Petty Harbour celebrates 'Come Home Year 2007', Alan gets a chance to join the Ringdelles in the festivities and share some warm reminiscences and great memories with us all in his latest 'From the Road' instalement - not to be missed!
New Bob's Soundtrack!
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Bob debates analog vs. digital on his latest Soundtrack!
"Recently I downloaded Living In The USA by the
Steve Miller Band. I heard the cut on classic radio, and it stayed with me."
2 New 'Alan's From the Road'!
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Alan checks in from the Tour Bus with 2 great new journal entries. Head over to the 'From the Road' page and have a read!
New Podcast - Ryan's Fancy Part II
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Check out the sequel to the last podcast! This one continues to
honour the legacy of Ryan's Fancy and it includes some fun stories and
good music.
Just to let you know, we're doing things a little differently with this podcast. It is now available to download for FREE in the new Digital Downloads
section of the GBS.com Store.
To listen to the podcast, check out the new player on the Podcast page!
If
you need assistance with your order or placing an order, please e-mail Store@GreatBigSea.com
*Those that subscribe on iTunes can still continue to enjoy the podcasts in iTunes. 
Note from the boys - "Snail Mail" Box
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
There has been some concern expressed by fans that our recent decision to close our Post Office box was a rather cynical attempt to distance ourselves from our fans and friends.
As is often the case, the reality is more mundane. Our branch of Canada Post recently decided to change their policy on handing out accumulated mail to box holders. From now on, you have to present your original key in order to receive your mail. The fact that you just paid to renew the box rent, and you are standing in front of them with credit card and ID is not sufficient.
It should not come as a surprise to discover that we lost our key many years ago. Our local Canada Post branch will not give us our mail unless we a) find it, or b) pay for their locksmith to take apart the box, and retumble a new lock, (at their rates, not ours). Letting us copy the spare key (which they have) is not an option. Neither is just giving us the mail, and being done with us.
As this seems really dumb to us, we are asking people not to send anything else to this address until we can resolve the situation. And liberate our mail.
The band
New Bob's Soundtrack: A 'sad one'.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Bob has just added a wonderful new journal entry to his continuing sountrack series.
Head over and read his most recent musings on some 'sad songs' that have become a source of inspiration and rejuvenation as he continues to write material for the upcoming album.
And if you haven't visited Bob's Soundtrack page in a while, don't forget to get caught-up by having a gander at all of his past entries - each makes an excellent and informative read.
"Snail Mail" P.O. Box Closed
Friday, July 13, 2007
A note for folks looking to contact Great Big Sea, GreatBigSea.com or Management, the postal address that appears on the Contact Information page is no longer active.
Please direct all general inquiries via email only to help@greatbigsea.com
All business inquiries can be submitted for consideration through GreatBigSea.com on our Business Inquiries page.
Thanks!
GreatBigSea.com Team
GreatBigSea.com has more great tickets - Ridgefield, CT!
Monday, June 25, 2007
GreatBigSea.com has just secured more great seats for the August 8 show in Ridgefield, CT.
This new batch is located in the Orchestra, Rows H - K and are on sale NOW in the GreatBigSea.com Store.
Award-Winning Courage & Patience & Grit!
Friday, June 22, 2007
GreatBigSea.com is proud to announce that Courage & Patience & Grit: Great Big Sea In Concert has been honoured with 2 DVD Association Excellence Awards for 2007!
The boys and their production team took home awards in the categories of Excellence in Music DVD and Excellence in Audio.
A big 'congratulations' to everyone involved in the production of C & P & G. These awards have special meaning as they are voted on by industry peers.
It is a monumental task bringing a concert DVD of this calibre to life and many, many hands played instrumental roles in helping to make it happen. To all of those whose work goes largely unnoticed, this one is for you!
Alan's From the 'Home'
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Alan is back with another FTR! He sends you an update of how he's been keeping busy while at home.
"Bob, Sean, and I just finished another round of demos for the new
CD(s). Kris and Murray were in St. John’s for the first round a few
weeks back and we hope to have at least one more session before the
Summer touring begins in late July."
GreatBigSea.com Launches Revamped Homepage!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
What do you think of our new 'do'? The Homepage just got a face lift and we think it takes 10 years off us!
Enjoy our fresh, new look and as always, feel free to let us know what you think by either leaving a comment or popping by the Online Kitchen Party and posting a message.
The Great Big Pre-Sale Is Back On! More Tickets For The Borderline Show!
Thursday, June 07, 2007
GreatBigSea.com has just secured more pre-sale tickets for the August 21 show at The Borderline in London, UK and they are on sale now.
So, run, don't walk over to the Store and snap yours up before they are gone!
If today is anything like yesterday it is only a matter of time before this second batch of tickets is history!
New Concert Date Announced! The Boys Take On London, England!
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Great Big Sea fans in the UK, get ready! The boys will be playing The Borderline in London on August 21.
Even better is that GreatBigSea.com is currently holding ticket pre-sales to what is sure to be one of the coolest concerts of the hot summer season.
Head on over to the Store to get your tickets before they are gone. The pre-sale ends this Friday, June 8, so don't delay!
New Addition to Bob's Soundtrack!
Monday, June 04, 2007
Check out a wonderful new entry by Bob as he discusses the lastest addition to his soundtrack. The song is Jerusalem from the album “Last Night Of The Proms”.
Performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra, Jerusalem is a moving and inspirational patriotic English classic. Neither the song or what Bob has to say about it are to be missed!
New Podcast: Tribute to Ryan's Fancy
Friday, June 01, 2007
Tune in to this great podcast from the boys. Sean is joined by Ryan's Fancy member, Fergus O'Byrne and the group discuss the legacy of Ryan's Fancy and Dermott O'Reilly. Listen for the story of the band and enjoy some of their great music.
Alan's FTR from his cabin
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Alan is spending time with the family up at his cabin. Check out his latest From the Road!
"GBS is working hard on demos for the new CD. It will Rock Planet Earth." 
Site Maintenance: May 9, 11pm EDT
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
GreatBigSea.com will be offline intermittently for about 30 minutes on May 9. We're
doing some behind the scenes maintenance starting at 11:00 PM EDT.
You will not be able to shop in the Store or post on the OKP during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
New Podcast!
Monday, May 07, 2007
The boys have another podcast for you! This time they reminisce about the Great Big Picnics they used to have. Weeping Tile, Big Sugar and Blue Rodeo are just some of the other great acts that played these picnics.
Have a listen here!
Seattle Pre-Sale
Monday, April 30, 2007
The GreatBigSea.com is holding a pre-sale for the boys' show in Seattle, WA on July 29 at the Woodland Park Zoo Amphitheatre. The tickets are already on sale in the Store!
Site Downtime: April 30, 11pm EDT
Monday, April 30, 2007
GreatBigSea.com will be offline for about 30
minutes tonight, April 30. We're doing some behind the scenes maintenance
starting at 11:00 PM EDT.
You will not be able to shop in the Store or
post on the boards during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Great Big Pre-Sale
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
At 11am EDT, the GreatBigSea.com Store will be selling tickets to four of the boys' shows. We have the best seats for two shows and are pre-selling the general admission shows! Check the ticket page for more info!
Alan updates while on the bus in Pittsburgh
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Alan shares some of this thoughts about the Virginia Tech shooting.
"Truth be told, we were about an hour away from the whole incident as it happened as we sat on the bus in Norfolk."
Alan's on the bus in Charlotte, NC
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
The boys just played the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC, and Alan gets a bit spooked in Norfolk.
"I walked from the bus to a Laundromat only a few hundred feet down the street and feared for my life every step."
The Boys take Boston tonight
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Alan talks about how far they've come in Boston in his latest From The Road.
"Tonight we play the Orpheum in Boston. Effectively this is the premier
concert theatre in the city. It is a long way from our first visit to
the Boston area when we played a wee Irish pub in Quincy for about
eight people."
Alan's back on the road!
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The boys kicked off the second leg of their tour last night in Harrisburg, PA.
"Harrisburg is the Capitol of Pennsylvania, and is quite lovely."
Check out Alan's latest From the Road!
Young Triffie in theatres Friday!
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Directed by Mary Walsh, Young Triffie’s Been Made Away With opens in select theatres across Canada this Friday, April 6th. The movie includes music by Alan and it marks his feature film composing debut! Check out the official trailer at Morag Productions!
Alan's headed for the Rock
Monday, March 26, 2007
After a set of great shows, the boys are headed home for a break before going back on tour.
"We finished with a couple of good houses in Columbus and Indianapolis. Good for morale, going into this break before the next run in a couple of weeks."
Tour Calendar
Monday, March 26, 2007
The Tour Calendar is down for maintenance right now. It should be up soon, but if you have any questions about a tour date, please check the OKP or e-mail help@greatbigsea.com
Alan found the Arch!
Friday, March 23, 2007
Alan found the Arch in St. Louis and shares some photos with us in his latest From the Road.
"I can’t comment on how the Arch looks in the cold light of day, but at night, it is truly wondrous."
Alan breaks new ground in his latest From The Road!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Find out what Alan was up to while in St. Louis, Missouri.
"... We are breaking new ground today, just as we did in Whitehorse way back when this tour began..."
Alan is on the road in Kansas City!
Monday, March 19, 2007
Alan's back with another From The Road!
"We had a grand
Paddy’s night in St. Paul. The sold out night at the O’Shaunessy marks one of
GBS’s biggest paid audiences in the US."
Read on to find out what happens in Ames, Iowa.
Alan's Latest From The Road!
Monday, March 19, 2007
In his latest entry, Alan talks about the show in Chicago and has an amusing story about a show taking place down the street.
"Rocked the house in Chicago last night. We debuted another new tune, Straight to Hell..."
Alan's From The Road!
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Alan is on the bus headed to their Milwaukee show. Read on to find out how the tour kicked off in Kalamazoo!
"Last night in Kalamazoo, we played several songs that we have not performed in a decade or more. We also debuted three new tunes..."
Bob and The Barra MacNeils!
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
In his latest Soundtrack, Bob talks about the Barra MacNeils and the major influence they had on his musical career.
"...As soon as I got home, I sold my amps and bass, dug out my great-grandfather’s fiddle, and started practicing for real. The Barras had changed my life..."
Alan's Latest From the Road Journal!
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Alan wishes Great Big Sea a Happy Birthday in his newest journal entry.
"...On March 11, 1993 myself, Darrell, Sean, and Bob, played onstage together for the first time..."
Happy Birthday, guys!
New podcast from the boys!
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Head to the Podcast page
for a new podcast from Great Big Sea! The boys continue talking about
the lengthy list of artists that have opened up for them and share a
couple stories from the road. You need to be a member of
GreatBigSea.com to listen to the podcast - but signing up is fast, and
not to mention free! Join the community and tune in!
Great Big Sea remembers Dermot O’Reilly
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
The boys are very
sorry to announce the passing of a very dear friend, colleague and mentor.
Dermot O’Reilly passed away suddenly on February 17th and will be
sorely missed by his many, many fans. A founding member of Ryan’s Fancy, Dermot
was a great inspiration to Great Big Sea and
countless other Newfoundland
musicians. To learn more about our departed friend, please visit Ryan’s Fancy.
New GBS Podcast!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
GBS has released a brand new podcast. Alan, Sean and Bob talk about some of the amazing bands that have held the supporting slot at their concerts. You’ll also get to hear some of these bands’ tunes making this a podcast NOT to be missed!
Bob Talks Franz Ferdinand and The Killers!
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
In Bob's newest Soundtrack Journal, he chats about his favourite tunes by Franz Ferdinand and The Killers!
Create the new GBS T-Shirt Logo!
Friday, February 09, 2007
Great Big Sea is looking for a few good designs and would love to see your ideas.
GreatBigSea.com is having an open call geared at all you aspiring designers who have some creative t-shirt logo ideas for the band’s upcoming tour. Your design might be the next to appear on a Great Big Sea t-shirt.
THIS CALL OUT IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS FOR EVERYONE WHO SUBMITTED A DESIGN!
GBS Ticket Pre-Sale Closed!
Friday, February 09, 2007
The April Show Ticket Pre-Sales are now closed! Thanks to everyone who supported Great Big Sea. Be sure to check out the Tour Schedule for public sale details!
One Day Left To Buy GBS Tickets!
Thursday, February 08, 2007
There is one day left to buy tickets to the Great Big Sea April shows! The GreatBigSea.com Pre-Sale is almost over and public sales will begin very soon. Check out the Tour Schedule for Public Sale information!
Tickets are still available for the following cities:
Harrisburg, PA
Portsmouth, NH
Norfolk, VA
Charlotte, NC
Check out the Ticket Page for more details!
April Tour Dates Announced!
Friday, February 02, 2007
New April tour dates have been announced and the boys will be taking USA's East Coast by storm! From New Hampshire to North Carolina and almost everywhere in between, Great Big Sea will be playing some awesome venues for your listening, singing, jumping and dancing pleasure!
There will be a Ticket Pre-Sale for all the April Dates starting Monday, February 5 at the GreatBigSea.com Store! Be sure to check out the store pages to find out what time tickets will be on sale for your show!
Milwaukee Show Ticket Pre-Sale: January 29
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Brand New GBS Podcast!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
The next installment of the Great Big Sea podcast is finally here! In this podcast, Alan talks about the various records Great Big Sea have been guests on. From the Barra MacNeils to Chris Trapper, Alan talks about some great songs that the boys of Great Big Sea are proud to be a part of! So sit back, turn on your speakers and enjoy the newest Great Big Sea podcast.
Big Sale at the GreatBigSea.com Store!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
There's a sale at Great Big Sea's online store and you don't want to miss it! All GBS.com Calendars, Hoodies and T-Shirts are 15% off! This is a limited-time sale so you definitely don't want to miss it! Valentine's Day is coming, right? Why not give your sweetie a hoodie with your kisses? Check out all the cool sales at the GreatBigSea.com Store!
Bob's Newest Soundtrack Journal Entry!
Monday, January 15, 2007
Check out Bob's most recent Soundtrack journal entry!
This time, Bob writes about The Bothy Band.
GreatBigSea.com Ticket Pre-Sale NOW CLOSED!
Friday, January 12, 2007
The ticket pre-sale for Great Big Sea's upcoming tour in the USA is now done!
Public sales for these shows will be happening soon, if not already! Check out the Tour Schedule for more details!
USA Tour Ticket PRE-SALE TODAY!
Monday, January 08, 2007
The TICKET PRE-SALE to Great Big Sea's USA tour starts TODAY!! Click on each city below for more information:
Kalamazoo, MI
Chicago, IL
St. Paul, MN
Ames, IA
Kansas City, MO
St. Louis, MO
Madison, WI
Columbus, OH
Indianapolis, IN
