Current News
FTR: Puppy Love
Monday, December 01, 2008
Alan makes a new, furry friend while jogging From the Road. 
Another New FTR!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Are you going to see the boys in the 'Peg tonight? Or were you the one on display in Thunder Bay last night? Find out more in another new FTR!
New FTR!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Alan endorses WestJet and recaps yet another busy week for the guys in his latest From the Road.
Great Big Presales + Deals!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Starting tomorrow, November 25, there will be presales for the March 2009 Canadian dates in the GreatBigSea.com Store! Check the Ticket category for the list of dates and presale start times.
As a special treat, we've lowered the price of Fortune's Favour for ticket-buyers. You'll have the option to add the CD to your ticket order in the drop-down menu on the ticket page. The CDs will arrive before Christmas, so if you already have a copy remember that they make the perfect gift!
As another special treat, the guys have teamed up with Delta Hotels in Atlantic Canada to offer presale ticket-buyers a special reduced rate at Delta the night of the show. You can book your rooms now and you need to present your tickets when you check in to receive the rate.
New Soundtrack - Bob's Replies
Friday, November 21, 2008
In a new soundtrack titled, Mailbag Version 3.0, Bob surveys his comments from the past year of entries and posts his replies and thoughts about your reactions to his Soundtracks. See! Commenting does pay off!
Love Me Tonight Video!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The video for Love Me Tonight is up on the GBS.com Video Player! You can also check out the video on YouTube and Facebook.
It's a fun video that deserves to be seen by everyone, so make sure you request it on MuchMoreMusic and CMT.
Post your reviews in the comments!
New FTR - Canadian Leg
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Canadian leg of The Fortunate Tour kicked off last night in Kingston. Were you there? Find out how Alan spent the first day back in his latest FTR.
Trip or Treat!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Halloween had some competition this year as October 31 was proclaimed Great Big Sea Day in Burlington, VT. Find out how Alan spent it in his latest FTR. 
Running South Orange, NJ
Thursday, October 30, 2008
The second leg of The Fortunate Tour is winding down, but the guys show no sign of slowing down as they're off for a run in South Orange, NJ. Read more in Alan's latest FTR. 
Overdue New Music
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Now, we don't mean new GBS music, but we do mean new recommendations from Bob in the form of a new Soundtrack! Bob highlights a few musicians and songs that he's been digging lately. What have you been digging lately?
Observations From the Road
Monday, October 27, 2008
Alan shares some insights and observations about the tour and the skin conditions of celebrities in his latest From the Road. 
New FTR: Rochester-bound
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Will Alan and the gang make it in time for the show in Rochester tonight? Find out about their weather-related troubles in his latest FTR.
PS: Alan sent this from the plane, so they are on their way!
New FTR!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
There is a season, turn, turn, turn. Alan discusses the changing of seasons in his latest FTR. 
New Podcast!
Thursday, October 09, 2008
It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from the guys in podcast form, but they’re back with a brand-new one and they’ve brought their vinyl collections along for the ride! Have a listen as the guys shuffle through some tunes; sharing stories and poking fun at each other along the way.
You can find the podcast on the lower left corner of the homepage. Click the play button to listen.
New FTR: On The Bus
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Alan writes about a new addition to the tour and the day-to-day rockstar life in his latest FTR from the bus. 
The Dakota Sessions
Friday, October 03, 2008
Set your VCRs/PVRs/TiVos - The Dakota Sessions taping, "Great Big Sea: Fortune's Favour", debuts on CMT at 8pm EDT this Sunday!
You might recall the guys playing an intimage gig at the Dakota Tavern in Toronto, ON, in June. In fact, a select few of you were lucky enough to be in attendance. Watch the guys performance through the camera lens and look out for yourself or fellow GBS fan during the show.
CORRECTION: Bob Goes Inside the Music on October 12
Friday, October 03, 2008
Bob discusses Celtic music on CBC Radio 2's Inside the Music in a special episode called "The Pure Drop".
What was it really like in Newfoundland a hundred, or two hundred, or even three hundred years ago? Newfoundland musician and writer Bob Hallett has long pondered this question, in between making best selling albums and performing thousands of concerts with his band mates in Great Big Sea. Unfortunately, the hard lifestyle of the rock's people left them little time for novels, paintings, play writing, or otherwise recording their personal experiences. What they did have time for, and managed in abundance, was to celebrate their lives and culture in song. On this week's Inside the Music Hallett deconstructs and downloads the minds of his ancestors, using their own music as a window into their lives. And he learns a lot of strange and interesting things - lesson one being - 'They were very, very weird.'
The show airs at 12pm local time in most cities on Sunday, October 12. You can also stream the show online. For more program information, check CBC Radio.
West Hollywood Opener
Friday, October 03, 2008
Joining the guys at the House of Blues Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA, tonight is special guest, Cathy-Anne McClintock. Cathy-Anne takes the stage at 9pm PDT and the guys are on at 9:45pm. Enjoy the show!
New Soundtrack: Lift
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Does Great Big Sea's music lift you up and make you move? Bob revisits the 'lift' topic in his latest soundtrack.
New FTR with Photo!
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Tosh isn't the only cute pup in the Great Big Sea family. Alan's included a great shot of Molly, his furry friend, in his latest FTR. 
Alan's FTR - New York, New York
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Alan takes a bite out of the Big Apple in his latest FTR.
New FTR!
Friday, September 19, 2008
What's life really like on the road? Alan talks about how he keeps himself busy while on tour in his latest FTR.
Chicago Presale!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Are you ready Chi-Town? The boys return next March 6 & 7 for two shows and we have the first show plus a two-show pass on presale at 10am CDT on September 16.
GBS Anchor the News
Monday, September 15, 2008
GBS paid a visit to Fox 8 News in Cleveland, OH, this morning and had a seat at the anchor desk.
New career path?
New FTR - On the Bus
Monday, September 15, 2008
Alan's latest post is literally from the road this time as he writes to you while on the bus. Find out how the new shows are going and what you might be able to expect from the set list on the night you go.
GBS Goes for Gold!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Fortune's Favour, Great Big Sea's ninth studio release, has been certified gold in Canada! This means that every album they've ever recorded has been certified gold or platinum in Canada. A great big congrats to the guys! 
New FTR: A Weekend in Halifax
Friday, September 05, 2008
GBS had a whirlwind weekend in Halifax, were you along for the ride? Find out why the Lower Deck is a favoured place to play and how the guys rocked the Commons in Alan's latest FTR.
GBS Rocks the Halifax Commons!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Who's excited for Country Rocks 2008? As an FYI, Great Big Sea takes the stage at 5:30pm ADT. The gates open at 11:30am and the show kicks off at noon. Have fun and enjoy the show!
New FTR: Jesus Saves!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Alan discusses religious messages and finds the humour in them in his latest FTR.
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!
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