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The Harpoonist shares new single, “Show Me The Green”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:55:57 +0000

CANADIAN BLUES ROCKER TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM DID WE COME HERE TO DANCE, OUT 4TH OCTOBER 2024 VIA TONIC RECORDS With his upcoming debut solo album on the way, The Harpoonist (aka Shawn Hall) is set to release the scuzzy bluesy new single ‘Show Me The Green’ on 5th July. Following the hazy psychedelic electronica of previous single ‘Good People’, harmonica virtuoso The Harpoonist continues on the journey towards his debut LP Did We Come Here to Dance by unveiling the down-and-dirty groove […]

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The Harpoonist – Five Questions With

Jenna Melanson — Tue, 21 May 2024 12:47:59 +0000

The Harpoonist Shares Debut Solo Track, “Good People” After 17 years as part of the acclaimed duo The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, Canadian vocalist and harmonica virtuoso Shawn Hall aka – The Harpoonist now goes it alone and confirms details of his first single and first solo record. New songs, new record, and turning a new leaf. New gritty, tough-assed swamp music with edge and off-the-wall lyrics. More importantly, a new musical partner-in-crime with Big Sugar’s Gordie Johnson. As he […]

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Big Sugar in Guelph, ON – IN PHOTOS

Dan Fischer — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:51:34 +0000

Big SugarMarch 23, 2024River Run Centre, Guelph, ON Gordie Johnson and long-time Canadian hit makers Big Sugar treated a packed River Run Centre to two fantastic sets. First, they played their iconic blues album Five Hundred Pounds, followed by a second set filled with many select tunes that span their thirty-six-year (and counting) career! The 500 LBS Live Tour has more stops in Ontario and BC coming up. Recommended! For more photos from the show, head to our Facebook page!

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Enter to Win Two Tickets to Big Sugar in Calgary, AB

Jenna Melanson — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 13:30:03 +0000

On December 29, Big Sugar will play at Palace Theatre in Calgary, AB, on their 25th Anniversary Tour. Thanks to Canadian Beats and MODO Live, you could see this show for FREE! ENTER TO WIN HERE! Don’t want to leave it to chance, grab your tickets here. Get more information about the show here. The prize is tickets to Big Sugar only and does not include travel or accommodation. The contest ends December 21 at 11:59 pm (AST)! The winner […]

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Iceberg Alley Performance Tent – Day 4 – IN PHOTOS

Ryan MacLellan — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:51:45 +0000

Iceberg Alley Performance Tent Day 4: June 18, 2022 with Skye Wallace, Big Sugar & Theory of a Deadman Night 4 at the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent saw Toronto’s Skye Wallace take the stage. Skye was followed by legendary Canadian band Big Sugar, front manned by band founder Gordie Johnson. The band looks a little different this year with the addition of Gary Lowe’s son, bassist Ben Lowe, to the band. The new band also includes drummer Joe Magistro (late […]

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Big Sugar announces new album and releases single, “The Better It Gets”

Norma Young — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:43:56 +0000

It has been 5 years since we had heard from Gordie Johnson and crew, otherwise known as Big Sugar. We have waited eagerly and now have the new songs and the day has finally come! The announcement of a new album being released came through recently with the new single being released as well, and we can not be more excited! “The Better It Gets” is the first single off the new album Eternity Now has now been released and […]

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