Séan McCann (musician)
| Sean McCann | |
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 McCann performing in Moncton, 2009. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 22, 1967 |
| Origin | Gull Island, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Genres | Folk-Rock |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Singing, acoustic guitar, bodhran, tin whistle |
| Website | www.greatbigsean.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Takamine guitar with a hole worn through, bodran | |
Séan McCann "The Shantyman" (born May 22, 1967,[1] Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada) is a singer and musician (playing bodhran, shakers, tin whistle and guitar) in the band Great Big Sea. He announced plans to stop touring with the band at the end of December 2013.
Early life
He was born to Anita and Edward McCann. His mother was born in Northern Bay and his father in Gull Island. When he was a child, his family moved to St. John's where he still lives today. He was raised Roman Catholic.[2] He is married and has 2 sons.
Career
He met up with his former bandmates at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he left his pursuit of a Master's degree in Folklore unfinished when Great Big Sea was formed.
McCann is an avid fan of world-music. His tastes vary from Bob Marley to Coldplay. Proof that he is a fan of Bob Marley is shown through his two beagles, Tosh and Marley. McCann used to write a blog on Great Big Sea's website, http://www.greatbigsea.com/, in the eyes of Tosh the dog.[3] Tosh recounts his doggy endeavors while accompanying the band on tour.
McCann has launched a website of his own, http://www.greatbigsean.com/, showcasing his first solo effort, "Lullabies for Bloodshot Eyes", an album that was released February 23, 2010 to pleasing critical success. His second album "Son of a Sailor" was released February 8, 2011.
He, along with his former bandmates, has finished recording their tenth album. He also appeared with the rest of Great Big Sea in British Columbia at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Victory Ceremony on February 26, 2010, headlining the Newfoundland-Labrador Night.
Séan McCann performed on BalconyTV Toronto in July 2011.
McCann's new solo album, titled "Help Your Self" is being released 29 January 2014. [4]
Departure From Great Big Sea
On November 14th, 2013 Séan McCann announced via Facebook that he would be leaving the band at the end of the XX tour. [5] The same day, McCann refused to comment on his departure, but claimed he will comment on it in 2014. [6]
Albums
Lullabies for the Bloodshot Eyes
Son of a Sailor
Help Your Self [7]
References
- ↑ band bio http://www.greatbigsea.com/about/sean_bio.aspx
- ↑ The E-Carillon: Arts
- ↑ Tosh (tells no) Tails http://www.greatbigsea.com/about/GBS_ToshsTails.aspx
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXromLOLU30
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/GreatBigSean/posts/10151975885722156
- ↑ http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2013-11-15/article-3481864/Sean-McCann-leaves-Great-Big-Sea/1
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXromLOLU30
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