Current News
Halifax Secret Show Venue
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The boys will be intimately rockin' the Lower Deck in Halifax on Friday night for a secret show! The Lower Deck is located at 1869 Upper Water Street. The doors are at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm.
If you haven't won passes, pop by the venue in the evening and test your fortune. Great Big Sea and GBS.com cannot guarantee admission to anyone who hasn't already won tickets, but best of luck if you do go down.
NEW FTR: Co-Pilot Alan Takes to the Air!
Monday, August 25, 2008
In his latest From the Road Alan tells us all about his brief career in the cockpit of a Cessna 404!
New Tail: Optimism
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Always look on the bright side of life? Tosh discusses his views on optimists.
New FTR + New Soundtrack!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Alan mapped out a pretty busy weekend for him and the guys in his last FTR, yet somehow both Alan and Bob found the time to write new journal entries for you!
Bob deconstructs melancholy in his latest Soundtrack and Alan continues with his observations of travelling through North America in his latest FTR.
New FTR: Alan's Jetsetting
Friday, August 15, 2008
Is geography your forté? Help Alan map out the places he's been and is travelling to in his latest From the Road.
New Soundtrack: Summer Dreams...
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
How do you spend your summer? Bob spends some of his time dreaming and shares them with you in his latest soundtrack.
San Luis Obispo, CA Presale
Friday, August 01, 2008
Starting today, August 1, at 10am PDT, the GreatBigSea.com Store will be holding a best seats presale for the boys' October 5 show at Cal Poly State in San Luis Obispo, CA.
This presale runs until the end of the month (August 29),
but since it's a best seats presale, the bestest seats will be gone
before you know it!
New Vancouver Date and Presale
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Great Big Sea have added a second Vancouver date on December 4, due to overwhelming demand. The GreatBigSea.com Presale is on right now - get your tickets before this one sells out, too!
Alan's FTR: Home For A Rest
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Alan's back home after a whirlwind weekend in Central Canada. How did it leave him?
"I had myself fully convinced that I was the biggest Rock Star on the planet and nothing could ever slow me down again."
The Fortunate Tour - Canada Presale!
Monday, July 14, 2008
The Canadian leg of the Fortunate Tour kicks off on November 17, but you can start getting your tickets tomorrow, July 15, in the GreatBigSea.com best seats presale! Visit the ticket page in the Store for dates, cities, venues and ticket info.
New FTR: Alan's Busy Weekend
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Great Big Sea have a BIG weekend lined up - are you coming along for the ride? If you're going to Saturday's Toronto show, there might be a dress code... find out what we mean in Alan's latest FTR.
New Tail: In Denial
Monday, July 07, 2008
Are you in denial about something? Tosh comes to terms with his life as a dog in his latest Tail.
New FTR from Alan
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Alan writes to you on his way home to rest up before he's back at it again. Find out how their whirlwind press and pub tour went last week.
The Holy Puck
Friday, June 27, 2008
So Tosh DOES love hockey. You have Bob Gainey to thank for that.
Newbury Comics Pre-order
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Pre-order Fortune's Favour from Newbury Comics and receive a limited* autographed CD booklet with purchase! Check their site for more info.
Vancouver Secret Show Venue!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
The secret location for tomorrow night's Vancouver show has been announced! Great Big Sea will be performing at Doolins Irish Pub! The address is 654 Nelson Street (MAP).
Try your fortune and head down to the venue even if you haven't already won passes. Fans in Toronto and Ottawa have been quite lucky. Please be at the venue by 7:30pm; show starts at 8.
Calgary Secret Show Venue!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Great Big Sea will
be performing at the James Joyce Irish Pub & Restaurant for tonight's secret show in Calgary! The address
is 114 8 Avenue SW, near the intersection of Centre St S and 9 Ave (MAP)
The doors are at 7:30pm and the show starts at 8. If you don't have passes, head on down to the venue and maybe fortune will favour you.
New FTR: With Pictures!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Are you a morning person? Find out if Alan is in his new From the Road. He also got a new Macbook, so he's sent along some photos as well!
Ottawa Secret Show Venue!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
The secret Ottawa location has been announced! Great Big Sea will be performing at the Heart & Crown (Mother McQuinty’s)! The address is 67 Clarence Street; not too far from the Rideau Centre. MAP
If you don't have passes, head down anyway - I hear they've been pretty generous with letting more people in. Have fun!
The Fortunate Tour - New Presales!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Four new best seats presales have been announced and they all start tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25! Check the Ticket page for more information. Tickets are still available for some of Monday's presales, too!
New Tail
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
If you missed the secret show in Toronto, Tosh will fill you in like only a dog can.
GBS on Canada AM
Monday, June 23, 2008
Great Big Sea will be on Canada AM tomorrow to celebrate the release of Fortune's Favour! The boys will be on between 8:30-9am - check your local listings. And yes, they will be performing!
The Fortunate Tour Presales!
Friday, June 20, 2008
The GreatBigSea.com best seats presales for the US leg of The Fortunate Tour start on Monday! Check the Tickets section and the Tour page for more info and presale start times! This is a best seats presale - log on early to get the best seats ahead of the public sale!
Toronto Secret Show - Venue Announced
Friday, June 20, 2008
Tonight's secret show in Toronto will be at P.J. O'Brien's! The pub is at 39 Colborne Street; just east of Yonge, between King St E and Wellington St E.
Remember, if you haven't won tickets yet, pop down to the venue and see what's up.
Secret Shows Info!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The GreatBigSea.com winners for all shows have been contacted, so check your inbox and confirm attendance if you are a winner!
This is not your only chance to win! Submit a Haiku on Tosh's blog and he might toss some passes your way!
On the morning of each show the winners will be emailed directly and the location will be posted on the site. If you still haven't won passes at this point, hop on down to the venue - you never know what could happen...
Fortune's Favour on iTunes
Thursday, June 19, 2008
If you live in the digital age, you can pre-order Fortune's Favour on iTunes right now. With your order you'll receive two exclusive to iTunes tracks "Wandering Ways" and "Metrobus". These tracks will NOT be available after the release date so get them while you still can!
Alan at the NHL Awards!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Catch Alan tonight as one of the presenters during the NHL Awards. The awards show is being broadcast on CBC-TV and cbcsports.ca. Please check your local listings.
Alan's From the Road
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Alan's off the road and on vacation! It's time to rest up for the release of Fortune's Favour! That's not all - find out what else Alan has planned in his latest From the Road.
Bob's New Soundtrack
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Bob goes punk and rock 'n roll in his latest soundtrack in which he discusses Black Flag and his start-up band The Reckoning.
New Tail - People are dirty!
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Are people dirty? Tosh sure seems to think so. Read on to find out why we're dirty and as an added bonus, a rather charming photo of the blogger himself.
Cedar Falls Presale!
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
The boys will be in Cedar Falls, Iowa on March 5, 2009. Starting tomorrow, June 4, the Store will be selling the best seats to the show. Get them before they're gone!
New Tail: He Shoots! He Scores!
Monday, June 02, 2008
Tosh is back with a new Tail! Are you addicted to hockey? Tosh sure is. Read on to find out how he copes with his addiction.
New Tail!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Sean and his wife just welcomed a new baby boy into their home. It might be a joyous time for them, but Tosh views children in a bit of a different light.
Tosh (tells no) Tails: Body Hair
Friday, May 23, 2008
Tosh is back with a new tail. This time he discusses a common struggle between pets and their loved ones - body hair!
Great Big Sea play Celtic Fest Chicago!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Great Big Sea will be playing a FREE show on September 13 as part of Celtic Fest Chicago! If you live in the area, this is definitely one you do not want to miss! Celtic Fest Chicago runs September 13-14. For more info on Celtic Fest Chicago, please visit their website.
Canine Reflections on a Cruise Part #2
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tosh is back with more tails from the boys' last venture on Ships and Dip.
Tosh (tells no) Tails #3 - Kissing Cuba
Friday, May 16, 2008
Great Big Sea were just announced as part of the Ships and Dip V lineup! Read Tosh's latest tail to find out how the last cruise went down.
Tosh (tells no) Tails #2
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Tosh is back! Flying has become a headache for many, but what's it like as a dog? Read on to find out!
Fortune's Favour - Back On Sale!
Monday, May 12, 2008
We apologize to anyone who was unable to take part in the
presale this weekend. The issue has been resolved and the album plus downloads
is back on sale! We promise that the album and downloads will continue to be available for the duration of the presale.
The presale cut-off dates remain the same: order by June 10
to ensure delivery on or around the release date of June 24; after June 24 the
bonus tracks will no longer be available.
For general questions relating to the presale or new album,
please e-mail help@GreatBigSea.com or
post on the OKP.
For questions specific to your order or download, please
email store@GreatBigSea.com
New Songs from Chris Trapper
Monday, May 12, 2008
Great Big Sea's favourite American songwriter has just released a new CD. Chris Trapper's Songs from the Middle of the World (solo/acoustic rarities vol.1) is now available via his very cool new website.
"The man is a songwriting machine!" says Doyle. "I always wanted Chris to make a solo acoustic record and now its here", offers Bob. "I think he's just dreamy!", adds McCann.
Chris' writing skills will also be highlighted on the forth coming GBS record Fortune's Favour.
Great Big Presales: Edgartown, Dewey Beach
Friday, May 09, 2008
Great Big Sea will be playing the Outerland in Edgartown, MA on August 19 and the Bottle & Cork in Dewey Beach, DE on August 21.
Starting at 11am EDT on May 9, the GreatBigSea.com Store
will be holding presales for both shows.
They're both general
admission and 21+.
Bob's Soundtrack: Johnny Cunningham & Silly Wizard
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Bob's posted a new soundtrack discussing the 70s revival of folk music - specifically, Johnny Cunningham and Silly Wizard.
New Tail from Tosh
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
After last week's disclaimer, Tosh is back with his first post. Delve deeper into the mind of Tosh and find out some funny things about Sean while you're at it.
The New GreatBigSea.com
Friday, May 02, 2008
GreatBigSea.com was given a fancy makeover in honour of Great Big Sea's new album, Fortune's Favour. Take some time to check out the new features and sections, including Tosh (tells no) Tails. You can also submit album and show reviews that will be posted on the site. Post your thoughts in the comments or on the OKP.
Walk On The Moon on iTunes Canada
Friday, April 25, 2008
Great Big Sea's first single from Fortune's Favour, "Walk On The Moon", is now available to purchase and download from iTunes Canada. For a full preview of the song, check out the music player towards the top right of the GBS.com homepage.
We'll let you know when the song has been added to other iTunes Stores.
Great Big Presale: Ottawa Bluesfest
Thursday, April 24, 2008
The boys have got the blues! Great Big Sea will be playing the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest and starting Thursday at 11am EDT, the GreatBigSea.com Store will be holding a best seats presale for the show.
You can purchase GBS Gold Circle tickets for just their show, or you can add on an 11-day Full-Festival wristband per ticket!
For more information on other events and performers, please visit the
Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest website.
New Single: "Walk On The Moon"
Thursday, April 17, 2008
GreatBigSea.com and GBS' MySpace have the exclusive preview of "Walk On The Moon", the first single off their new album, Fortune's Favour!
You can access the music player towards the top right of the GreatBigSea.com homepage. If you're listening to it on their MySpace, make sure to add it to your profile!
The single gets its official release Monday, April 21, so start requesting it on your local radio stations.
Request for Photos
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Ever dream of appearing in a music video? A Great Big Sea music video? Well, now's your chance!
From the directors of the video for Great Big Sea's upcoming single, "Walk on the Moon":
ATTENTION GREAT BIG SEA FANS:
We are looking for family photos/snapshots that show great
"achievements" to be considered for use in the upcoming music video for
the track "walk on the moon". Please email photos,
no larger then 2mb along with contact information ASAP. If selected,
all persons in the photograph(s) will have to sign a release form which
we will email to you. Please only send your favorites and limit your
submission to 5 photos max.
ACHIEVEMENTS could include: sporting events, trophy presentations,
baby's first steps, riding without training wheels, fairground events /
awards, educational awards, school plays, meetings with famous people,
reaching the tops of mountains, exploring exotic places...etc.
Photos can be emailed to: gbs@visionfilmco.com
Great Big Hockey Pool!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
The guys have made their picks and set up a hockey pool which you can track on OfficePools.com. Just login with the ID "greatbigpool" and the password "gainey" to see how they're doing. You can also check Sean's Twitter updates from the weekend for a play-by-play account of how their picks went.
Sean's A-Twitter!
Friday, April 11, 2008
It can be easier to figure out what Sean is doing when Great Big
Sea is touring, but
haven’t you wondered what else he does with his time? Well, now’s your chance
to “follow” Sean and find out!
Sean has recently joined Twitter as GreatBigSean, and with almost 40 tweets to date, he’s been actively posting what he’s been up to or things he
wants to share with his “followers”. With a new album and new tour dates on its
way, think of all the updates that are in store!
For more information on Twitter and to ask questions, check the Sean's A-Twitter thread on the OKP.
New Soundtrack from Bob!
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
This time Bob discusses Britpop, from Supergrass, to the Super Furry Animals and the Smiths. Make sure to check out the tunes he highlights.
Every
depressed gay teenager has a favourite Smiths song, and despite being neither
of those, I absolutely love ‘This Charming Man’.
New FTR - March Recap, New Album News and the Oysterband
Thursday, March 27, 2008
This time Alan talks about their recent shows, the new album and the Oysterband:
For those of you who don’t know, the Oysterband have been heroes to GBS
long before me, Sean and Bob ever got together. They are the
quintessential British Folk Rock group that ran down the same corridors
as the Pogues and Billy Bragg in England and Europe.
The Oysterband's Canadian Tour
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Good friends of Great Big Sea, The Oysterband, will be doing a short Canadian tour, starting in Peterborough, ON on April 11. Take special note of the Oysters' April 13 show at Hugh's Room in Toronto, ON - there will be some Great Big Special Guests!
Oysterband's Canadian Tour Dates
April 11 - Market Mall - Peterborough, ON
April 12 - Lighthouse Theatre - Peterborough, ON
April 13 - Hugh's Room - Toronto, ON
April 15 - West End Centre - Winnipeg, MB
April 16 - Margaret Greenham Theatre - Banff, AB
April 17 - Cochrane Valley Folk Club - Cochrane, AB
April 18 - Calgary Folk Club - Calgary, AB
April 19 - Festival Place - Edmonton, AB
April 20 - Nancy Appleby Theatre - Athabasca, AB
April 22 - Empress Theatre - Fort McLeod, AB
April 25 - Rutland Centennial Hall - Kelowna, BC
April 26 - St. James Hall - Vancouver, BC
For more information, check out Oysterband.co.uk
Great Big Sea and Russell Crowe: Videos from Shamrockfest 08!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Check out these 2 great videos on YouTube, captured at the 2008 Shamrockfest.
GBS & Russell Crowe 1
GBS & Russell Crowe 2
Great Big Presale: Wednesday, March 19 @ 11 AM EDT!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Fans in Vienna, VA Great Big Sea will be playing the Wolf Trap Filene Center on August 22 and the GreatBigSea.com Store will be holding a presale this Wednesday, March 19, at 11am EDT!
If you want great seats, make sure to log on right at 11am EDT to get your tickets – the earlier you buy, the better your seats will be. There is also the option of lawn seats for those of you who want to stretch out in the grass!
New Soundtrack from Bob!
Monday, March 10, 2008
With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner and the guys gearing up for the Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Party in Edmonton, Bob spends this soundtrack discussing some of the great, lesser known Irish music that's out there.
Alan's FTR with Video!
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Alan's back and writes about his guest appearance at a Blue Rodeo show, plus he talks about Great Big Sea singing the national anthem at a Montreal Canadiens game. Did we mention there was video?
The Ultimate St. Patrick's Day Party Tickets
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Starting at 10am MST tomorrow, February 27, the GreatBigSea.com Store will be selling tickets to the guys' St. Patrick's Day show in Edmonton, AB at the River Cree Resort and Casino.
The Store has the best seats plus general admission tickets available - get them before they're gone!
Great Big Hockey Night in Canada
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Great Big Sea will be singing the national anthem at this Saturday's game in Montreal between the Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets. This is an extra-special game as not only are the boys performing, Bob Gainey's jersey will also be retired.
The game starts at 7:30pm EST and airs on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, Fox Sports Net in Ohio and XM Radio. Please check your local listings.
Toronto Presale
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The boys are back in Toronto on July 12! This Thursday, February 14, the Store will be holding a best seats presale at 11am. Don't miss out!
