One of Canada’s most treasured musicians, Alan Doyle, will release his first live album on March 11 titled Here, Tonight, a collection of songs recorded at shows over the past few years with his longtime tour support The Beautiful Beautiful Band (Cory Tetford, Kendel Carson, Kris MacFarlane, Shehab Illyas and Todd Lumley).
Here, Tonight includes songs from Doyle’s solo albums: Boy on Bridge (2012), So Let’s Go (2014), A Week at the Warehouse (2017), and his 2020 chart-topping release Rough Side Out; as well as classic Great Big Sea favourites including “Ordinary Day” and “When I’m Up.”
Says Doyle: “I replaced one of the guitarists in my Uncle Ronnie’s Band in 1985 for a matinee gig at the Squid Jigger Lounge in Calvert, Newfoundland, and I fell in love with playing for a live audience. Since then, I have been lucky enough to record in the best studios in the world, sing and play on soundtracks for film and television, and produce a few dozen albums, but none of these incredible experiences has ever replaced playing live as my one favourite. Touring with the Beautiful Beautiful Band is a dream come true for me and I wanted to capture a few of the performances we have been fortunate enough to play over the last few years. This album is just that. A recording of what we do when we get to do what we all love. This is the Beautiful Beautiful Band. And Me. Here. Tonight.”
After a few postponements, Doyle toured Canada last fall in support of Rough Side Out, which debuted at No. 1 on the Canadian country chart upon its release in February 2020. One dollar from each ticket sold for the shows supported the A Dollar A Day Foundation. Every dollar collected goes directly into the hands of proven Mental Health and Addictions programs across the country, to help with such issues as the opioid crisis in Vancouver and homelessness in St. John’s.
Doyle – the songwriter, producer, actor and author – is a 12-time JUNO Award nominee for his solo material and work with his iconic band Great Big Sea. In 2018, he was awarded the Order of Canada for his contributions to the musical traditions of Newfoundland and for his commitment to numerous charitable initiatives.
HERE, TONIGHT TRACK LIST:
1. COME OUT WITH ME
2. WE’RE GONNA LOVE TONIGHT
3. CAPTIAN KIDD
4. NOW OR NEVER
5. WHEN I’M UP
6. SOMEWHERE IN A SONG
7. SEA OF NO CARES
8. BEAUTIFUL TO ME
9. LUKEY
10. LAYING DOWN TO PERISH
11. OLD BLACK RUM
12. TAKE US HOME
13. TESTIFY
14. 1,2,3,4
15. WAVE OVER WAVE
16. SHINE ON
17. I’VE SEEN A LITTLE
18. ORDINARY DAY
