The Canadian band Great Big Sea, hails from Newfoundland and Labrador and are popular worldwide for performing energetic interpretations of traditional Celtic-flavored songs from the maritime provinces. Native folk songs, Irish-English-French derived songs, sea shanties and original tunes make up the unique sound of Great Big Sea. This great concert will be available in three versions: A core pledge program, a pledge event, and a continuous version for your regular schedule slots. The highly-likable band members are Alan Doyle (vocals, bouzouki, and acoustic and electric guitars), Sean McCann (vocals, guitar, bodran, shakers, and tin whistle), and Bob Hallett (vocals, button accordion, bouzouki, fiddle, tin whistle, and banjo). You won't believe their energy and humor until you see them perform! GBS, as they are often known, will be touring after the beginning of 2009, as they do nearly continuously. Generous ticket offers will be available in the U.S. cities they visit. We will provide tour information, for your planning, as soon as it is available. The band has many followers in the United States and they will want to see the band perform on your air. Many more viewers will be thrilled to see and hear this new musical treat that is Great Big Sea.
