Name: Great Big Sea... As if you didn't already know that...

When They Started: 1991

Where They Met: There are several ideas on this subject, but we prefer to stick to this story: Darrell Power, Bob Hallett, and Séan McCann already knew each other from their former band Rankin Street, and met up with entertainer extraordinaire, Alan Doyle at MUN. But, the legend, that is now Great Big Sea, was officially formed at a kitchen party in the thriving metropolis of Petty Harbour, NFLD.

Other info: Great Big Sea is "a really aggressive folk band that marries traditional Celtic music with modern rhythms", Bob Hallett. Their albums contain a good blend of traditional music, as well as some new stuff written by the band members, as well as some excellent cover tunes. They are a very energetic band who's shows are not to be missed, and are always waited for in anticipation by their fans. They also love their home in NFLD and wouldn't dream of giving it up. They try to add a little bit of their culture into every performance, and song.

Discography: Great Big Sea (1992): 1)Great Big Sea/Gone By The Board 2)Someday Soon 3)Excursion Around The Bay 4)What Are You At? 5)Fisherman's Lament 6)I'se The B'y 7)Drunken Sailor 8)Irish Paddy/Festival Reel/Roger's Reel 9)Time Brings 10)Jigs:Eavesdropper's/Both Meat & Drink/Off We Go 11)Berry Picking Time

Up (1995): 1)Run Runaway 2)Goin' Up 3)Fast As I Can 4)Mari-Mac 5)Dancing With Mrs. White 6)Something To It 7)Buying Time 8)Lukey 9)The Old Black Rum 10)The Chemical Worker's Song (Process Man) 11)Wave Over Wave 12)Billy Peddle 13)Nothing Out Of Nothing 14)The Jolly Butcher 15)Rant & Roar

Play (1997): 1)Ordinary Day 2)When I'm Up (I Can't Get Down) 3)The Night Pat Murphy Died 4)How Did We Get From Saying I Love You... 5)Donkey Riding 6)Haven't Seen You In A Long Time 7)End Of The World 8)General Taylor 9)Seagulls 10)Recruiting Sargeant 11)Greenspond 12)My Apology 13)Jakey's Gin 14)Something I Should Know 15)Jolly Roving Tar 16)The Jolly Beggar Dude