Sean McCann of Great Big Sea October 4, 2011

Known for chaperoning the mingling of historical music from Ireland, Canada, England and France with the world of rock, Great Big Sea is one of Canada’s finest folk rock bands. Having released his debut solo album last year – Lullabies for Bloodshot Eyes –singer and guitarist Sean McCann is taking his love of world music even further.

After the birth of his two sons, his lyrical approach to music turned slightly inward for this album, offering a “more introspective, laid back version of the sea-salted roots rock that’s made GBS a cult favorite around the world for the last 17 years,” according to PopDose.com.

His second solo album – Son of a Sailor – was released this year to great acclaim, taking his minimalist approach to age-old sea-drenched folk tunes to new heights. If you grew up with Great Big Sea and you’re itching for more – or if you’re a casual Celtic or folk fan looking for something new and exciting – come out to support Sean McCann.

“He has always brought an almost comforting element to their mix of folk, celtic, and rock tunes… it is on full display right from the first track.” –TheBrokenSpeaker.com