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Sean McCann
McCann in 2012.
McCann in 2012.
Background information
Born (1967-05-22) May 22, 1967 (age 57)
OriginGull Island, Newfoundland, Canada
GenresFolk-Rock
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Singing, acoustic guitar, bodhran, tin whistle
Websitehttp://www.seanmccannsings.com [1]

Séan McCann "The Shantyman" (born May 22, 1967,[1] Carbonear, Newfoundland, Canada) is a singer and musician (playing bodhran, shakers, tin whistle and guitar) in his former band Great Big Sea. He announced plans to stop touring with the band at the end of December 2013.

Early life

He was born to Anita and Edward McCann. His mother was born in Northern Bay and his father in Gull Island. When he was a child, his family moved to St. John's. He was raised Roman Catholic.[2] He is married and has 2 sons. He now lives in Manotick, a suburb of Ottawa, Ontario.[3]

Career

Séan has released 5 solo works (Lullabies for Bloodshot Eyes, Son of a Sailor, Help Your Self, You Know I Love You, and There's a Place) and they can all be found on his website www.seanmccannsings.com

He continues to Tour extensively in Canada and the US http://www.seanmccannsings.com/upcoming-events/ and has grown to become a popular public speaker http://www.seanmccannsings.com/speaking/

In June 2016 McCann released the folk song "Proud (To Be a Canadian)" for free online in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross to benefit victims of the Fort McMurray wildfires.[4] McCann told The Canadian Press that his feelings of despair over the disaster led him to write the lyrics. Once he was finished he contacted fellow musician Jeremy Fisher to help him in the studio.[5]

Departure From Great Big Sea

On November 14, 2013 Séan McCann announced via Facebook that he would be leaving the band at the end of the XX tour.[6] The same day, McCann refused to comment on his departure, but claimed he will comment on it in 2014.[7]

In an interview with Bob Mersereau for the CBC, Séan discussed his life changes. "I stopped drinking two and a half years ago, I've decided to leave the band I've been in for 20 years. I'm 46 years old, and I've decided to make ...changes." [8]

Albums

  • Lullabies for the Bloodshot Eyes
  • Son of a Sailor
  • Help Your Self[9]
  You Know I Love You 
  There's a Place

References

  1. ^ band bio http://www.greatbigsea.com/about/sean_bio.aspx
  2. ^ The E-Carillon: Arts
  3. ^ Saxberg, Lynn. "Sean McCann: Sober, solo and living in Manotick". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  4. ^ "Fort McMurray Benefit Song". Red Cross Canada. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  5. ^ Friend, David (June 29, 2016). "Great Big Sea's Sean McCann pens Fort McMurray tribute song". Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  6. ^ https://www.facebook.com/GreatBigSean/posts/10151975885722156
  7. ^ http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2013-11-15/article-3481864/Sean-McCann-leaves-Great-Big-Sea/1
  8. ^ http://www.cbc.ca/nb/mt/east-coast-music/2014/02/sean-mccann-on-quitting-drinking-quitting-great-big-sea-turning-it-into-a-great-album.html
  9. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXromLOLU30

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