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2010 News

Séan McCann & The Committed Buffalo Presale

Monday, August 08, 2011

Right now in the GBS.com Store, we've got tickets on sale for Séan's gig at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, NY, on September 30. Log into your account now to get tickets for this show before they're available anywhere else.

To see all the dates scheduled for Séan McCann & The Committed, be sure to visit Séan's site.

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New US Dates and Ticket Presales

Monday, December 20, 2010

Hey, hey, hey! The boys have several new dates confirmed for their Safe Upon The Shore tour. Right now, GreatBigSea.com is holding ticket presales for six newly announced shows.

  • Feb 11/11 - Amaturo Theater, Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Feb 12/11 - Capitol Theatre, Clearwater, FL
  • Feb 13/11 - Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
  • Feb 15/11 - Tupelo Music Hall, White River Junction, VT
  • Feb 16/11 - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT
  • Mar 15/11 - Mystic Theatre, Petaluma, CA

Just log into your account for your chance to get some of the best seats in the house.

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New Kelowna Date and Presale

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

We've got an exciting new Canadian tour date to tell you about. Great Big Sea has just announced they will be playing in Kelowna, BC, on March 11, 2011. As usual, GreatBigSea.com has got you covered with a ticket presale for this new show.

Starting tomorrow, December 16, GBS.com members can log into their accounts to take part in our presales for some of the best seats in the house. If you're not yet a member, signing up is easy, and doesn't cost a thing, so why not join today?

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New show in Redding, California. Presale starts tomorrow!

Thursday, December 09, 2010

We're pleased to announce a new date on the Safe Upon The Shore tour, March 16 at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, CA. The GreatBigSea.com presale for this show begins tomorrow, December 10, at 10 am PST. Log into your account just before the sales start for your chance at some of the best seats in the house!

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New FTR

Monday, December 06, 2010

Writing from Montreal, Alan keeps us up-to-date with the boys' hectic performance and appearance schedule as their Eastern Canada tour leg continues. Check it out here.

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A Gift of Song from Séan

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Séan, in the seasonal spirit of giving, is offering a free download on GreatBigSean.com. The song, "Merry Christmas Everyone" is a thank you to the fans for all your support over the years.

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In Séan's own words:

This song is my gift to each and every one of you. I hope it makes you happy and ask only that you share it.

Happy holidays, everyone!

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New Year's Eve at Niagara Falls - Ring in 2011 with the Boys

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Global Television and Entertainment Tonight Canada have announced an exciting New Year's Eve event which will feature live performances from some of Canada's top acts, including Great Big Sea.

New Year's Eve at Niagara Falls, hosted by ET Canada's Cheryl Hickey and Rick Campanelli, will be a nationally televised event for everyone in Canada to enjoy on December 31. Also performing that night will be international music sensation Kardinal Offishall and the JUNO award-winning, Barenaked Ladies.

Audiences in across Canada can tune in on New Year's Eve to catch these exciting performances, live fireworks and, of course, the spectacular backdrop of Niagara Falls.

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GBS on BOB

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Tune in today at 1:15 pm EST to hear Alan and Séan on Ottawa's BOB FM. The boys will be chatting with host Milky and performing live in-studio, so set your clocks! GBS is performing at the Ottawa Civic Centre Theatre tonight. Have you got your tickets?

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New Post on Bob's Journey

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

A new post on Bob's Journey explores a favourite topic of Canadians - the differences between the US and Canada. Some of the conclusions he has drawn from extensively touring these countries may not be what you'd expect! Read about it here.

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Don't Forget Our Xmas Cut-off Dates!

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

As Christmas draws ever nearer, so do our store cut-off dates for guaranteed delivery before December 25! Now's the time to start thinking about that special GBS fan in your life - how much would they love to have a new Wings Tee under the tree? Or imagine Safe Upon the Shore softly lilting as your Christmas morning background music.

Just be sure to get your order made before the following dates:

International- December 2

North America- December 11

Here's wishing you a fun and safe start to your holiday season from GreatBigSea.com.

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Bob Hallett at OPL

Thursday, November 25, 2010

The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) welcomes Bob Hallett to the Main Library on Thursday, December 2 at 1 pm. Bob will be reading from his recent book, Writing Out the Notes. This book began as a series of essays Bob wrote to explain his love of music, but it turned into a humorous biography and a kind of extended solo on music and how his love for it transformed his life.

After the reading, join Ken Rockburn, award-winning journalist and host of TV's Rockburn Presents, in conversation with Bob.

Admission is free and no registration required. The Ottawa Public Library is located at 120 Metcalfe Street. For a complete list of Library events, visit the Ottawa Public Library Website.

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New FTR

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

In his latest entry, Alan discusses the tricky breakfast situation that faces touring musicians, his reaction to Bob's new book and the SOCAN awards. Check it out here!aggbug

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New West Coast Dates Announced

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

We're pleased to announce two more new shows on the Great Big Sea Safe Upon The Shore tour. Starting tomorrow, November 24, GreatBigSea.com is having ticket presales for both of them.

Presales for the March 12 show in Seattle start at 10 am PST; and for the March 24 Durango, CO show, they begin at 10 am MST. Log into your account just before the sales start for your chance at some of the best seats in the house!

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Two New Canadian Dates and Presales!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Two exciting new Canadian tour dates have just been announced. Great Big Sea has added St. John's, NL, and Swift Current, SK, to their Safe Upon The Shore tour, and GBS.com is having ticket presales for both shows. Also, in the spirit of the holidays, ALL PROCEEDS from the St. John's show will support Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador. Check out their website for a special message from the boys.

Starting tomorrow, November 17, GBS.com members can log into their accounts to take part in our presales for some of the best seats in the house.

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Good People Video

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

We've uploaded a new video for "Good People" on our YouTube channel. The video features a live performance by GBS, taken from the upcoming CMT Canada special, Great Big Sea: Live at Sugar Beach, which premiers November 22 at 9 pm EST! Check your local listings for air times in your area.

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Holiday Shipping Dates!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Can you believe it's already time to start talking about the holiday season? If there's a GBS fan on your gift list, please note the following deadlines to get your orders in by:

 

    International Orders- December 2
    North American Orders- December 12

 

There are a few new items in the Store, so you're sure to find something perfect for the GBS fans in your life.

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New FTR

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

In a new blog entry, Alan gives us a first hand view (with video!) of his guerilla-style tactics of recording Sean and scoring new projects from the road. Check it out here!aggbug

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New Merch Items In The Store

Monday, November 01, 2010

Next time you're in the GBS.com Store, you might want to check out some new items we've added to the Merchandise section. In addition to the Safe Upon The Shore Wings t-shirt, we've now got a keychain and a pin in the same theme. These items would make great holiday gifts for the GBS fan in your life, or for yourself!

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A new entry on Bob's Journeys

Monday, October 25, 2010

While visiting the richly historic city of Kent, Bob reflects upon the place that travelling and wandering hold in our culture . Read it here.aggbug

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New FTR

Monday, October 25, 2010

In a new FTR entry, Alan looks back on the extensive, and ongoing, Safe Upon the Shore 2010 tour route as well as highlights from recent shows in the last couple weeks. Check it out here!

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GBS on 'The Village' NOW

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Tune into Channel 15 on XM, or Channel 808, online only, on Sirius at 6 PM EDT to hear Great Big Sea on 'The Village'. The program will also be rebroadcast at 12 midnight EDT on Friday Oct 22 on the same channels. You don't have satellite radio, you say? No Problem! You can visit Sirius for a 30 day online trial.

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GBS iTunes Session Available Now

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

iTunes SessionRecently, the boys recorded a special in-studio session for iTunes, and the results of that are available now. The digital album features songs from Safe Upon The Shore, as well as a few GBS classics. Also included is "Razor and Rust" from Séan's solo album, Lullabies For Bloodshot Eyes.

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Visit iTunes today to get your copy of this special collection. While you're there, why not download the Great Big Sea iPhone app? It doesn't cost a thing and allows you to stay connected with breaking news and tweets, be notified of tour dates in your area and then share them with your friends, stream full songs, watch videos & more!

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Safe Upon the Shore Merch Available Now / Presale for Bob's Book!

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

The wait is over, and we have a couple of fantastic new t-shirts available featuring designs based on the new record, Safe Upon The Shore. You'll definitely want to pick up one of these for yourself or that special GBS fan in your life.

Also happening in the store is an exclusive GreatBigSea.com presale of Bob's anticipated new book "Writing Out the Notes"! UPDATE: We have sold out of autographed copies of the book, but unsigned copies are still available.

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New FTR

Friday, October 08, 2010

In a new entry, Alan talks about wrapping up the first leg of the tour, the end of his 30 day drinking fast and heading home for a rest.  Check out the new post here!

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New FTR Post

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

In his latest from the road, Alan runs down what he's been up to in the last week (lots!) including a taping for CMT last Sunday in Toronto. Check out the new post, with pictures, here!aggbug

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New Moncton Tour Date and Presale

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

We have an exciting new Maritime date to announce! The boys are confirmed for a show at Casino New Brunswick’s Entertainment Centre in Moncton on February 18, 2011.

The presale for this show kicks off tomorrow, September 29 at 11 am ADT. Just log into your account right before the sale starts for your chance to get some of the best seats in the house.

Keep an eye on the tour page for further details.

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New FTR

Friday, September 24, 2010

In his latest blog post, Alan reflects on the process of his 30 day try at sobriety. He also discusses feelings of homesickness in light of the devastating aftermath of recent post-tropical storms which hit GBS's home province of Newfoundland. Check out the new blog post here!   
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WIN TICKETS TO SEE GREAT BIG SEA AT CMT!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Great Big Sea will be in Toronto this Sunday, September 26, to tape a new television special for CMT Canada. We're thrilled to have 13 pairs of tickets to give away to this exciting event. To win, you must be one of the first 13 people to write to contests@GreatBigSea.com with the correct answer to the following question:

Which Great Big Sea song states "A man is nothing if ain't got a friend"?

Please and remember to include your full name in your response. Winners will be contacted by 5 pm EDT on Thursday, September 23, with confirmation and instructions on checking in at the taping. This contest is open to everyone, but you must be able to get to Toronto on Sunday afternoon to claim your prize. Good luck to all! aggbug

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New Bob's Journeys Post

Monday, September 20, 2010

In his latest blog post, Bob finally finds the words to describe one of his favorite cities: Paris, mais oui! Follow along on Bob's Journeys as he shares his insider tips and inner musings on the city of lights.aggbug

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Available now, the Official Great Big Sea app!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Now available in the iTunes app store: The brand new official Great Big Sea app! Now you can stay connected with the latest news and tour dates, listen to complete songs, watch videos and more, all while you're on the go. Fans can also upload their concert photos and connect with other users. The Great Big Sea app is available worldwide, is compatible with the iPhone, iPad and the iPod Touch, and best of all, it's free!aggbug

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New Presales Tomorrow!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Hey, hey, hey! The boys have four new dates confirmed for their Safe Upon The Shore tour, which kicks off tomorrow. Also starting tomorrow, September 15, will be the ticket presales for all three of these newly announced shows. Just log into your account right before the sales kick off for your chance to get some of the best seats in the house.

And keep checking the Tour page for new concert details.

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NEW FTR

Thursday, September 09, 2010

The past few weeks have been busy as usual, with Great Big Sea on tour, and Alan working on some new material with a duo called Size 2 Shoes. Thankfully, Alan keeps us in the loop with his latest FTR, and even offers us a listen of a new track! Check out the new blog post here.aggbug

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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.

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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!

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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.
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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!

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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!

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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.aggbug

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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. aggbug

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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!

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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!

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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".

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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! 

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"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.

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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!aggbug

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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.

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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!aggbug

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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!

 

 

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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.

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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.aggbug

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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.

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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!aggbug

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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!

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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.

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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.aggbug

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.aggbug

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!

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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.
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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!
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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! 

 

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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!
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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.aggbug

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