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Warner Music Canada is proud to announce that Great Big Sea will release their eighth album, The Hard and The Easy, in Canada on Tuesday October 11th, 2005 (US release scheduled for October 25th).” This release marks the first time that the band has recorded a full album of traditional and local Newfoundland songs, one that spans the spectrum of the province’s songbook.”

“We’ve always wanted to do this kind of album,” said Alan Doyle.” -“The fans ask for it, certainly, but it is more about the quality of the songs.” This music is what makes Great Big Sea special and unique.” We’re proud of these songs and very much love the place they come from.”

Great Big Sea has added a special bonus for fans who buy The Hard and The Easy. Included with the CD is a 50 minute DVD on which they discuss the history of the songs on the record and then perform them in and around their homes with local friends.” The DVD strips bare the studio facade of recording and presents these classic tales as they have been handed down over the years.

The band will celebrate the release of The Hard and The Easy with interactive listening sessions launched in seven cities across Canada (dates listed below). Alan Doyle and Bob Hallett will travel across the country to play the record for fans and talk with them about the unique history of the songs. Winners will be able to attend these events though local media contesting.

The Hard and the Easy is the latest chapter in the inspiring saga of Great Big Sea. Emerging from Newfoundland in 1993 with their self-titled debut, the band proceeded to take Canada by storm with their uplifting acoustic rock sound and captivating live performances. Subsequent albums including Up, Play, Turn, Sea of No Cares, Something Beautiful are all certified gold or platinum, have
cumulatively sold over one million copies in Canada. Great Big Sea will launch a North American Tour on January 31st, 2006.

Great Big Sea Promotional Dates:
October 1, 2005 St. John’s, NL

October 3, 2005 Vancouver, BC

October 4, 2005 Calgary, AB

October 5, 2005 Edmonton, AB

October 6, 2005 Toronto, ON

October 7, 2005 Ottawa, ON

October 11, 2005 Halifax, NS