My
blogger statistics tell me that someone had recently read a question and answer
session post from 2015 with Alan Doyle that I transcribed off his official
Twitter account. Since then Alan has done quite a few question and answer
sessions when he finds himself with some spare time. I have compiled a brief
summary of some of the questions and answers I found really interesting from
September 2015 and another one more recently in December 2015.
As
with previous posts I have deliberately left out the identity of the fan who
asked the question and some personal comments to protect their identity. The
questions and responses are not in the order they were answered on Twitter but
random and I have not included all the questions due to copyright again.
In
the September 2015 session the fans asked some interesting questions about
Alan’s musical ambitions, what he was currently listening too and reading, discussed
one of his favourite subjects hockey and what his next projects were. For many
of the fans they not only got their questions answered, but Alan was true to
his word, for example bringing the kitchen party to Victoria in British Columbia and
doing meet and greets after almost every concert.
My
favourite question from a fan was when they asked whether Alan got the chance
to play hockey goalie anymore. His response was only with 9 year olds. One of the
stories I have always really enjoyed from Alan on Twitter is the building of
the ice rink in a backyard in St. John’s usually shared through selfies. In
2013 Alan posted a selfie from a backyard rink in St. John’s. I have included the
picture here.
I have copied Alan’s response to allow him to respond in his own words.
From
the official Twitter account of Alan Doyle (no copyright infringement intended)
PART ONE 19
SEPTEMBER 2015
Alan Doyle I have a few minutes. Any questions?
Fan Where do your adventures take
you today?
Alan On the road
Fan Biggest inspiration of your
career?
Alan Mom and dad.
Fan Advice for recovering from a
crap day?
Alan It feels longer, but I guarantee
the worst day of your life, is exactly the same length as the best. And its
FRIDAY!
Fan Laying
Down to Perish has the most beautiful and heart-breaking lyrics- some of the
songs are like a gift – happy travels!
Alan thanks so much
Fan Are
you working on a sequel to your book? When’s your music video for 1, 2, 3, 4
coming out ?
Alan yes due out in 2017. Music video
in a couple of weeks.
Fan Who’s
the best hockey player ever in ur opinion?
Alan Bob Gainey
Fan Opening
for BNL this fall…will come out to meet fans between sets or afterwards maybe?
Alan one or the other. I hope
Fan Any
kitchen parties when you come to Victoria?
Alan for sure.
Fan Habs
to top the east this year?
Alan yes and the Cup
Fan What’s
the next big project?
Alan touring and writing a book.
Fan Has
there ever been a Doyle from Petty Harbour who couldn’t sing? :)
Alan ha…not many
Fan happy
Friday-what music are you listening to these days? ;)
Alan just got christrapper ‘s new CD.
Wicked.
Fan When
is the new Crowe/Doyle album coming out?
Alan i am not sure but can’t wait for
you folks to hear it.
Fan Is
there anyone alive or not, that you would like to sing with, even if it’s just
in your own kitchen?
Alan i’m a massive Kate Rusby fan.
Love her voice
Fan What’s your favourite tune to play when you’re just a relaxing jam with
friends?
Alan it constantly changes…but I LOVE
Who will sing me? Lullabies by Kate Rusby.
Fan What
book are you reading?
Alan Walt by Russell Wangersky
PART 2 28 DECEMBER 2015
Alan Doyle I find myself with 20 minutes or so to
spare. Any questions?
Fan Anymore Great Big Sea?
Alan never say never, but the band is
enjoying retirement
Fan favourite trad song? Favorite
trad artist? Favorite Hab of all time?
Alan
Lakes of Ponchatrain, Matt
Byrne, Ken Dryden
Fan Any plans for a 3 rd album
Alan
yes. starting writing Jan 5th
Fan What
is your favourite song to play live? (P.S Excited for the St. Catherines show
in a month!)
Alan it changes…Love I Am A Sailor
Fan Is
GBS done for good? Haven’t heard anything lately as a group since Sean left…
Alan yes, the band is retiring.
Fan What
do you find is the hardest part of the song writing process?
Alan still learning, honestly. It’s
all tough…but fun
Fan no
questions, just THANK YOU for your amazing music!
Alan cheers
Fan got
us tixs to see you in Moncton!! Hope u r still doing m&g after your gigs!
Alan for sure
Fan do
you get a chance to play goalie anymore?
Alan rarely…mostly with 9 year olds on
backyard rink
Fan How
do stay so handsome?
Alan ha…good genes I s’pose. Thanks
mom and dad
Fan no
questions…just wanted to say hi and hope you a have a nice day!
Alan and to you
Fan how’s
the beard coming along?
Alan getting hairy
Fan favourite
person to write with? Who would you love to collab with but haven’t?
Alan hmmm…loves writing with anyone
who’ll have me. would love to work with Steve Lily-white
Fan will
GBS be touring anytime soon?
Alan no plans. GBS is enjoying
retirement
Fan If
you could invite 4 people alive (or departed) for Xmas dinner who would it be?
Alan wife, son, mom, dad
Fan Which
city are you most excited about on the US southern tour?
Alan hmm…always, like playing new
places…seeing new things. Never been to Hoover before, I don’t think.
Fan what
is your favourite past time?
Alan singing
Fan will
GBS ever reunite?
Alan everything is possible.
Alan Doyle @alanthomasdoyle Yep. Hockey is back...backyard that is 6 January 2013 (no copyright infringement intended)
