One of my all time favorite live performance bands, Great Big Sea – from the tropical island of Newfoundland, Canada – is making a New York City appearance at Webster Hall this Friday Night.You Tube Video of Great Big Sea singing Donkey Riding
The first time I ever heard of, or saw, Great Big Sea was at an outdoor concert during the 1999 Summer Festival in Quebec City and I was just blown away by their combination of traditional seafaring folk tunes, Celtic rock songs, audience sing-a-longs and the sheer fun and joy of their live performance. A bunch of friends and I have been attending their New York concerts ever since. If you are looking for something to do Friday night in New York City, I definitely recommend trying to get tickets. You will have a Great Time!You Tube video of Great Big Sea singing Old Black Rum
One day, I would love to see Great Big Sea playing an outdoor concert on Roosevelt Island with the NYC waterfront and skyline in the background. Southpoint Park would be great!Did you know that Lukey’s Boat Was Painted Green? Great Big Sea and the Chieftains tell the story.You Tube Video of Great Big Sea’s Lukey’s Boat Is Painted Green
Until Great Big Sea comes to Roosevelt Island, we can all Rant And Roar like true Newfoundlanders, or at least I can try.A great blog about all things Great Big Sea is Between the Rock and a Hard Place. Check it out if you want to know more.