Alan Doyle: From Small Town to Great Big Sea... and Beyond

Connecticut Public Radio

Published October 1, 2015 at 1:00 PM EDT

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Alan Doyle.

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Kendal Carson.

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Cory Tetford.

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Alan Doyle and The Beautiful Gypsies.

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Alan Doyle is best known as lead singer of the Canadian band Great Big Sea. Recently, however, he's been touring with a different act: Alan Doyle and The Beautiful Gypsies.

This hour, they stop by to play some music in our Studio 3. We also talk about life in Doyle's hometown, Petty Harbour, Newfoundland.

GUESTS:

Alan Doyle - Vocals and acoustic guitar
Kendel Carson - Fiddle and vocals
Cory Tetford - Acoustic guitar and vocals

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Colin McEnroe and Chion Wolf contributed to this show.

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