Séan McCann (musician)
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Séan McCann "The Shantyman" (born May 22, 1967, Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador
, Canada
) is a singer and musician
(playing bodhran
, shakers, tin whistle and guitar
) in the band Great Big Sea
.
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. He is married and has 2 sons.
, 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 writes a blog on Great Big Sea
's website, http://www.greatbigsea.com/, in the eyes of Tosh the dog. 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 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.
- Sean McCann performed on BalconyTV Toronto in July 2011.
Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador
Carbonear is a town on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. As of 2006, there are 4,723 people living in Carbonear, down from 4,759 in 2001.-History:...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
) is a singer and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
(playing bodhran
Bodhrán
The bodhrán is an Irish frame drum ranging from 25 to 65 cm in diameter, with most drums measuring 35 to 45 cm . The sides of the drum are 9 to 20 cm deep. A goatskin head is tacked to one side...
, shakers, tin whistle and guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) in the band Great Big Sea
Great Big Sea
Great Big Sea is a Canadian folk-rock band from Newfoundland and Labrador, best known for performing energetic rock interpretations of traditional Newfoundland folk songs including sea shanties, which draw from the island's 500-year-old Irish, English, and French heritage...
.
Early life
He was born to Anita and Edward McCann. His mother was born in Northern BayNorthern Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Northern Bay is a small community on the northern tip of Conception Bay on the Bay de Verde Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.-Location:...
and his father in Gull Island
Gull Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Gull Island is a small fishing community on the north side of Newfoundland Island, in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.It is built by Conception Bay on the Bay de Verde Peninsula, bound on the north by Burnt Point and on the south by Northern Bay. Gull Island was named for the...
. When he was a child, his family moved to St. John's
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
where he still lives today. He was raised Roman Catholic. He is married and has 2 sons.
Career
He met up with his current bandmates at Memorial University of NewfoundlandMemorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland, is a comprehensive university located primarily in St...
, 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
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, OM was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers...
to Coldplay
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
. Proof that he is a fan of Bob Marley
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley, OM was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers...
is shown through his two beagles, Tosh and Marley. McCann writes a blog on Great Big Sea
Great Big Sea
Great Big Sea is a Canadian folk-rock band from Newfoundland and Labrador, best known for performing energetic rock interpretations of traditional Newfoundland folk songs including sea shanties, which draw from the island's 500-year-old Irish, English, and French heritage...
's website, http://www.greatbigsea.com/, in the eyes of Tosh the dog. 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 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.
- Sean McCann performed on BalconyTV Toronto in July 2011.