Artist of the Day | SEAN MCCANN
ARTIST OF THE DAY
13.11.2021
SEAN MCCANN
LOCATION
NL, Canada
GENRE
Roots / Traditional
CURRENT MEMBERS
Séan McCann
With the current pandemic, the state of the music and touring industry has dramatically changed. Where were you when everything was brought to a halt?
I was on a 200 mile hike across the Arizona desert with my friend Clara Hughes. We had to cut the walk short and get back to Canada ASAP before we couldn't. I hope we get finish our little walk someday soon.
How has that affected your plans for the coming year? Did you have a tour planned, upcoming album release?
I published a memoir "ONE GOOD REASON" with my wife Andrea and we were supposed to do national tour together to promote the book . We thought the pandemic would only last a couple of months…
What have you been doing to fill/make the most of your new-found free time at home? How are you supporting your mental health through all of this?
We've done a LOT of virtual work to keep our people engaged and our bills paid. Over the winter I produced and remotely recorded my new solo effort "SHANTYMAN" with my friends Hawksley Workman and Gordie Johnson.
As things are reopening & restrictions are lifting have you booked any new gigs? Tours? Etc? If your region is still under restriction, how are dealing with the Covid third wave?
I just did a live tour of the maritime provinces which felt GREAT. People are definitely ready for LIVE music to be back again. I' will be doing a few dates in Ontario before Christmas. I was supposed to be at the Arden theatre for the town of St. Albert on October 28th but that event has now been cancelled.
Favourite Starlite Room Moment?
I was there with my good friend Jeremy Fisher back in 2013...? I miss him.
Do you have a message for everyone at home reading this?
Always be KIND ... and DON'T GIVE UP.
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