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Séan McCann
SINK OR SWIM - The Shantyman of GREAT BIG SEA
Event type: Concert - All Ages
$40.00 +Fees
Ye Olde Towne Hall • 160 Ailsa Craig Main St • Ailsa Craig, ON
Doors Open: 6:30PM | Show Starts: 7:00PM EDT |
Description
Sink or Swim — Singing Through the Noise
This spring, Séan McCann — The Shantyman — returns with a new set of original songs, alongside the trusted favourites audiences know and love, for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the moment we’re living in.
Between constant noise, relentless headlines, and the pressure to keep moving without pause, Sink or Swim asks a simple but vital question: how do we stay afloat when the world feels louder, faster and heavier by the day. Armed with his guitar, and an unwavering commitment to truth, Séan invites audiences into a shared space of reflection, resilience, and release — where singing isn’t optional, it’s essential.
These are songs about the undertow — and what we do to resist it. About finding your breath when everything feels urgent. About choosing presence over panic, connection over isolation, and humanity over noise.
Come as you are.
Leave a little lighter.
The choice is yours: Sink or Swim.
Séan McCann Bio:
Séan McCann is a Newfoundland singer, songwriter, and storyteller best known as a founding member of the iconic Canadian band Great Big Sea. Over the past
decade, his solo work has carved out a powerful and deeply personal path rooted in honesty, recovery, community, and the belief that music is meant to be shared with, not performed for audiences.
His live shows blend original material with beloved favourites, inviting audiences to singalong, reflect, and reconnect with themselves and with one another. In his latest tour, Sink or Swim — Singing Through the Noise, McCann sings brave new songs alongside trusted classics to speak directly to the heaviness of our times. It’s a show about staying afloat in an increasingly noisy world, finding breath when everything feels urgent, and remembering that collective singing is both grounding and healing.
Whether in churches, theatres, or community halls, Séan McCann’s
performances are less about spectacle and more about presence and creating
spaces where people feel seen, heard, and a little less alone.

Event type: Concert - All Ages
$25.00 +Fees on-line
$25.00 in advance at Ailsa Craig Home Hardware (Cash Only)
Ye Olde Towne Hall • 160 Ailsa Craig Main St • Ailsa Craig, ON
Doors Open: 2:30PM | Show Starts: 3PM EDT |
Event type: Concert - All Ages
Paul Anthony’s connection to Johnny Cash’s musical heritage goes beyond the stage. He was the only Johnny Cash Tribute Artist invited by John Carter Cash to record the album “Classic Johnny Cash – The Nashville Connection” at Cash Cabin, Johnny Cash’s private recording studio in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Collaborating with legendary musicians like WS “Fluke” Holland and Dave Roe, Paul’s authenticity shines through, capturing the essence of Johnny Cash’s sound.
Experience the epitome of Johnny Cash’s musical legacy with the world’s most authentic tribute show, starring the acclaimed tribute artist Paul Anthony, also known as “The Preacher” in the Church of Johnny Cash. With his boom-chicka-boom Tennessee Three CASH Show Band, Paul authentically recreates the iconic hits of the Man in Black, including classics like Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk the Line, and Ring of Fire. This tribute not only showcases the music but also the captivating stories that define the beloved Country Music Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Songwriters Hall of Fame icon, making it a must-see event.
In addition to his musical achievements, Paul Anthony’s heartfelt tribute to Johnny Cash has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Hammer Award from Global Spectrum, the Tribute Artist of the Year honor from the Josie Music Awards in Nashville, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Red Carpet Music Awards FPCM in Holland, Europe. Paul’s dedication to preserving Johnny Cash’s music and legacy as a humanitarian, father, brother, and husband is evident in his performances, ensuring that the Man in Black’s spirit lives on through his heartfelt tribute.
Tickets
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