Festivals(1,705)

Hard Rock/Metal(36,265)

Jazz and Blues(36,128)

Latin(25,835)

Miscellaneous(702)

More Concerts(19,132)

New Age and Spiritual(20,019)

R&B/Urban Soul(90,422)

Rap and Hip-Hop(33,039)

Rock and Pop(615,755)

World Music(46,667)

Sports

Find Tickets

Country and Folk or

Choose a Category

Customer Reviews for Great Big Sea

Great Big Sea

Read Great Big Sea concert reviews and post your own reviews and ratings.

Average rating:

4.8

(395 Reviews) 395

Rating Snapshot (395 reviews)

5 stars

336

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

391 of 395(99%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

Great Big Sea Fan Reviews - Ticketmaster

Review 1 for Great Big Sea

4 / 5

gbs awesome, venue a little less so

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Favorite moment: they did mary mac the fastest i have ever heard them! but the best was the a capella songs - the guys just nailed them. @

Setlist: all the usuals with a bunch of old ones i didn't know very well but was happy to be introduced to @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 04/30/2013

by mwc2

Location:boston, ma

gbs were their regular awesome and energetic selves. add that it was the 20th anniversary tour and how determined they were to show solidarity with boston after the bombings and the suspect chase that shut down half the state, they were a sight for sore eyes and ears! the venue... i have nothing but good things to save about the people working there - they were all very helpful and nice. i imagine it was a little crazy with a sold out show and yet they totally kept their cool. my biggest issue with the venue was the sound in the balcony area. i don't know if it was badly set up equipment or lack of sound testing, but 75% of the show sound was pretty distorted up there. i knew most of the songs, so i knew what was being said/sung?, but the person who came with me and was new to gbs couldn't understand almost anything most of the night. a little frustrating. i would either recommend wilbur look into the sound or gbs seek another venue - it isn't a good match for the two without some changes.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Favorite moment: they did mary mac the fastest i have ever heard them! but the best was the a capella songs - the guys just nailed them. @

Setlist: all the usuals with a bunch of old ones i didn't know very well but was happy to be introduced to @

Opening act(s): none @

Share this review:

Review 2 for Great Big Sea

2 / 5

What is going on?

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Posted 04/29/2013

by BSN83

I have been to several GBS concerts but this one leaves me feeling flat and sad. Is there trouble between the band members because it is palpable. Sorry.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Share this review:

Review 3 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Posted 04/26/2013

by Anonymous

This band is amazing! You can tell they are genuinely nice guys. They have been together forever and they will make you want to go hang out with them at the pub after the concert. Just fun. And great for many ages and a diverse crowd!

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Share this review:

Review 4 for Great Big Sea

3 / 5

GBS fantastic

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Watching the people dance in the isle! @

Posted 04/26/2013

by Anonymous

Great big sea is awesome and thier control over the audience amazing.

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Watching the people dance in the isle! @

Share this review:

Review 5 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

Great Big Sea is always a great show!

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The very first song, everyone was on their feet. @

Setlist: All of their music is wonderful and they claim to have played 'all the favorites. There was no need to ask for a request.' @

Opening act(s): Just walking out on the stage brings everyone to their feet. @

Posted 04/26/2013

by statefan01

Location:Portland, Maine

The group was first introduced to my husband and me when they performed at L.L.Bean. Since then, we have seen them 4 times. Usually we have to travel a distance so it was nice to have them in Portland, Maine.They never disappoint us!

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Favorite moment: The very first song, everyone was on their feet. @

Setlist: All of their music is wonderful and they claim to have played 'all the favorites. There was no need to ask for a request.' @

Opening act(s): Just walking out on the stage brings everyone to their feet. @

Share this review:

Review 6 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

Good Show!

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Favorite moment: It is hard not to like Paddy Murphy. @

Posted 04/26/2013

by MJinMaine

These guys keep it fresh after a fairly long tour through the US. They were funny, respectful, and involved the audience. The audience was into the show, but I would like to see them in Canada where I hear the shows are even more intense.

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Favorite moment: It is hard not to like Paddy Murphy. @

Share this review:

Review 7 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

20 years of Great Big Sea

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Posted 04/26/2013

by Skowhegan

Location:skowhegan maine

Awesome venue, fantastic music. Friendly staff. Cant think of a better place to see a concert than the State Theatre!

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Share this review:

Review 8 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

Great Big Sea puts on one helluva show!

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Two encores! @

Posted 04/26/2013

by Anonymous

Location:Belfast, Maine

I love this band - this was my first time seeing them live. I was thrilled to get to see them in Maine, but wish I'd saved some $ and gotten a front row balcony seat, which I could have sat in and actually seen the show! I ended up standing throughout the entire show with a ridiculous number of tall people in front of me, along with flailing arms; I had to continually shift position to be able to see the various band members. This was my first show at this venue, where there was way too much alcohol consumption for my comfort.

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Two encores! @

Share this review:

Review 9 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

GBS was life changing!

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When the crowd went nuts over 'The Night Pat Murphy Died' @

Posted 04/26/2013

by sourwolf

Location:Maine

I'd been waiting to see Great Big Sea for four years, and I was expecting a lot after seeing their DVDs and various live performances on YouTube. Let me tell you, they did NOT disappoint. They know how to throw a party and get the audience involved. Because I saw them on their 20th anniversary tour, they pulled out some older material that they didn't play live very often and it went over very well with the crowd and it was just a really genuine, fun, great time. They may be in their forties and they may have been a band for twenty years now, but there is nothing tired about them. Go see them if you get the chance; you won't regret it!

State Theatre @

- Portland @

, ME @

- Wed, Apr 24, 2013 @

Favorite moment: When the crowd went nuts over 'The Night Pat Murphy Died' @

Video Review:

(click on the play button to start movie)

Come And I Will Sing You (The Twelve Apostles)

Share this review:

Review 10 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @

Posted 04/25/2013

by Anonymous

Location:Hope Valley, Rhode Island

GBS was awesome! I saw their first show in Boston on 04/20/13. Throughout the entire night, they brought the crowd into the songs. The crowd definitely needed this after the bombings in Boston. This concert had to been one of the best concerts I have ever attended! And this is coming from someone who works in the sports and entertainment industry and has worked many concerts.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @

Share this review:

Review 11 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

Just what Boston needed.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Favorite moment: There really isn't that much ocean between Boston and St John's. @

Posted 04/23/2013

by Anonymous

They sang their hearts out, the smaller venue than the Orpheum suited them well.

After one of the worst weeks of my ( and Boston's ) life, it was the first night I actually slept soundly.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Favorite moment: There really isn't that much ocean between Boston and St John's. @

Share this review:

Review 12 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

Another gift to Boston GBS fans

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Posted 04/23/2013

by Anonymous

Just prior to showtime, fans were treated to video of the National Anthem from the first Bruins home game since the Marathon attack. Frequent references to Boston's strength made a special night better. Great Big Sea has long been a favorite of local music lovers. The band showed their thanks with a long, heartfelt show that featured the extensive catalog of a group that is celebrating twenty years of music. Humor, passion, fun, and talent defined the night. Thank you Great Big Sea for an unforgettable show.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Share this review:

Review 13 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

Great Big Sea always delivers an amazing show!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Posted 04/23/2013

by CAMSCHU

I am a huge Great Big Sea fan. I have seen them several times. They always deliver an incredible show and Sunday's show at Wilbur Theatre was no different!! 20 years together and these guys still absolutely rock. They are so talented, funny, and energetic. I cannot wait to see them again. If you have never heard of Great Big Sea, you MUST check them out. If you have never seen them in concert, you absolutely must.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Share this review:

Review 14 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

Best Ever

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @

Posted 04/23/2013

by punkin312

I actually went to Both nights when they were in Boston this past week. I was thrilled, as they are my all time favorite. They actually played many different songs the second night than the first so that was awesome of them! I would see them every day if I could. High energy and brilliant band!

I wouldn't ever miss them if they came to MA. Best concerts I have ever seen!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @

Share this review:

Review 15 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

20 years and still going strong!

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Tue, Apr 16, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Singing "Come and I Will Sing You" with the band. @

Posted 04/23/2013

by AnotherA2Fan

GBS always gives the most amazing live performances, and this one was no exception. They did two complete sets with lots of my favorites, although I think the first set was a bit stronger than the second one. If you're a GBS fan, you shouldn't miss this tour.

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

, MI @

- Tue, Apr 16, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Singing "Come and I Will Sing You" with the band. @

Share this review:

Review 16 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

Big Sea was exuberant! Just what Boston fans neede

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @

Posted 04/23/2013

by Bonnie50

Location:Wilbur Theater

Great show..Great venue. Wonderful night in Bosto.!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @

Share this review:

Review 17 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

great big sea

Keswick Theatre @

- Glenside @

, PA @

- Thu, Apr 18, 2013 @

Posted 04/23/2013

by robbangs

this is a band that always sounds great live because they seem to really have fun on stage!
a good mix of old and new songs, something for everyone and a nice cross generation in the crowd!

Keswick Theatre @

- Glenside @

, PA @

- Thu, Apr 18, 2013 @

Reviewer Images:

(click to see full-size image)

Share this review:

Review 18 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Posted 04/23/2013

by Anonymous

Such a great show! These guys never disappoint! Two full sets of great music!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sun, Apr 21, 2013 @

Share this review:

Review 19 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

Great Big Sea never disappoints!!

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Fri, Apr 19, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Too many to list, but "Imagine" was such a moving moment, especially considering the events of the week. @

Setlist: You can find the setlist here:
http://www.readjunk.com/reviews/livereviews/great-big-sea-the-town-hall-nyc/ @

Opening act(s): None--GBS played 2 sets for 2.5 hrs, & a double encore!! @

Posted 04/22/2013

by sambrol

Location:Brooklyn

Town Hall is a great venue & GBS delivered a high energy, moving performance that met their usual standards. They are infectious performers & the crowd was on their feet many times throughout the show. They have a way of conveying those moments in life that others simply miss & you can see that they perform with their hearts, not with a paycheck in mind. They are the rare act that is as good live as when they're recorded & that is a tough feat in this recorded age.

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Fri, Apr 19, 2013 @

Favorite moment: Too many to list, but "Imagine" was such a moving moment, especially considering the events of the week. @

Setlist: You can find the setlist here:
http://www.readjunk.com/reviews/livereviews/great-big-sea-the-town-hall-nyc/ @

Opening act(s): None--GBS played 2 sets for 2.5 hrs, & a double encore!! @

Share this review:

Review 20 for Great Big Sea

5 / 5

GBS is awesome!

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @

Favorite moment: I cannot choose a favorite moment because the whole concert was just one great moment after another. @

Posted 04/22/2013

by Anonymous

This concert was awesome! I always enjoy seeing Great Big Sea, these guys send out good vibes and I guarantee that you will leave the theater feeling great!

GBS knows how to show an audience a great time. Even in a theater that can seat up to 1,200 people, GBS makes you feel like…oh, you’re just down at the local pub and oh they’re just some guys playing songs down at the end of the bar…for fun. They provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere and I recommend that EVERYONE go to a Great Big Sea concert at some point in your life. As a matter of fact, go to more than one!

For 20 years these guys have been providing toe-tapping music that dares you to just try and stay in your seat...but you will not be able to, whether you are 6 or 60 you will be up dancing and smiling and having a great time!.

Wilbur Theatre @

- Boston @

, MA @

- Sat, Apr 20, 2013 @

Favorite moment: I cannot choose a favorite moment because the whole concert was just one great moment after another. @

Share this review:

1 2 3 4 5 ... 20 next>>