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Séan McCann Sings the Great Big Song Book

Oct272023

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Captiol Centre Presents

2023 marks the 30th anniversary of one of Canada’s favourite bands, Great Big Sea. Founding member Séan McCann will be celebrating the legend and the legacy right across the country.

A nostalgic tip of the hat to the shared history of a truly iconic Canadian band. Singalong with “the shantyman” as he sails us back in time through hilarious stories and foot stomping traditional favourites, right to the brighter bays of his native Newfoundland.


BIO

SÉAN MCCANN (the Shantyman) is a founder of the iconic Canadian folk rock band Great Big Sea and an Order of Canada recipient for his recovery advocacy. A survivor of sexual abuse and subsequent addiction, Séan has spent the last ten years touring North America as a solo concert performer and musical keynote speaker, singing and sharing his story with theatre audiences, front line workers, teachers, students, patients, inmates, veterans, and anyone who struggles with their mental health.

Séan believes that music is strong medicine and a song is never more powerful than when it is sung with a friend. 2023 marks the XXX anniversary of one of Canada’s favourite bands and Séan will be celebrating the legend with fans across the country. Armed only with his solo voice, bodhrán (celtic had drum), and guitar, the Shantyman will lead us all in a great big singalong as we sail back in time to the brighter bays of his native Newfoundland. Filled with foot stomping favourites and hilarious stories of life on the road, this is the only “tribute” show you need to see this decade and a nostalgic tip of the hat to the legacy of a truly iconic Canadian band.




Séan McCann Sings the Great Big Song Book