“Fans can expect to experience a much lighter
“me”. I am doing “the work” and am reconnecting with the world in a far more
meaningful way. And I love my job” Sean McCann with Jason Setnyk.
Sean McCann has started the ‘You Know I Love You’
tour that will take him all over Canada throughout September, October, and
November 2015.
The review “Sean McCann Gets A Great Big Seaway
Welcome” by Jason Setnyk was written for The Seeker Newspaper in Cornwall,
Ontario about his most recent show. I really liked this reviewer’s description
on Sean McCann’s voice
“His voice soared like a bird vigorously flying over a mountain top”.
Attached to the article is an interview with Sean
McCann in which he talks about the best times with Great Big Sea, recording his
new album, the St. John’s influence on his music and life changes since
quitting Great Big Sea.
There are two really great photographs attached to the
article which has been shared via my Google + page. I hope you enjoy it as much
as I did.
Sean
McCann Gets A Great Big Seaway Welcome by Jason Setnyk 20 September 2015 The
Seeker Newspaper, Cornwall.
Cornwall Ontario — The setting of the show was
Aultsville Theatre, a venue that sits modestly along the bank of the majestic
St. Lawrence River. Hundreds of people attended Saturday night to see Sean
McCann of Great Big Sea and Graham Greer of the Barstool Prophets perform live
in concert.
The auditorium lights dimmed, the stage lights burned
hot, and local radio host Sue Stewart appeared on stage to introduce Graham
Greer with a cordial and glowing smile.
The audience applauded with earnest exultation as
Greer entered the stage.
Graham played the strings on his guitar and he
played the audience’s heartstrings equally well with the
successful juxtaposition of sentimental themes contrasted with witty
humour.
“The concert was amazing. Graham’s performance was
outstanding, energetic and emotional at times”, said master of ceremonies Sue
Stewart.
Greer played some new songs, some fan favourite
tracks, and a Barstool Prophets tune too.
Next on stage was Sean McCann who received a great big
Seaway welcome as he entered the stage.
He commenced his set with a marvelous a
cappella. His voice soared like a bird vigorously flying over
a mountain top.
“The echo of Sean’s opening song sent shivers down my
spine. It was entertaining yet very intimate.
The finale was the best when the
pair got to reminiscing and performing each other’s band tunes from back
in the day”, observed Stewart.
McCann and Greer have a good rapport and share a
little bit of musical history together. In the mid-1990s it was Great Big
Sea opening for the Barstool Prophets.
Their chemistry and experience helped to create
memorable magic on stage, and the audience applauded with adoring
approval.
“Both Sean and I commented on the incredible audience
response – it was exhilarating! What a pleasure!”, Greer recollected.
Despite having throat surgery in July, Sean McCann
sang with strength.
“I thought Sean’s delivery was personable and he
looked extremely comfortable up there. He was nervous about his voice, having
just had throat surgery back in July, but I thought he was in top form.
Such a great guy”, remarked Greer.
Bravo to McCann and Greer on a breathtaking show.
The totally gorgeous 'Sean McCann 2015 Tour You Know I Love You' poster from the official Sean McCann Sings Twitter account. No Copyright Infringement Intended
