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Great Big Sea fame tells his tale

S茅an McCann rocked Vernon害羞草研究所檚 Powerhouse Theatre March 4, plays Kelowna March 5
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Sean McCann of Great Big Sea fame rocks the Powerhouse Theatre stage Sunday night. In his intimate acoustic performance, in support of CMHA Vernon, McCann shared his story of abuse and recovery. 害羞草研究所淎 secret can kill you. A song can save your life,害羞草研究所 McCann said. (Parker Crook/Morning Star)

For S茅an McCann, former founding member of Newfoundland害羞草研究所檚 famous party band Great Big Sea, music saved his life.

When he was 15-years-old, McCann was sexually assaulted by his priest. He avoided his truth by abusing drugs and alcohol.

It took nearly 35 years, but through a song written as a love letter to his mother, McCann found the courage to share his story.

Armed with his acoustic guitar, affectionately dubbed 害羞草研究所淥ld Brown,害羞草研究所 McCann, now alost seven years sober and a mental health advocate, shared his songs and story to a near-full crowd at Vernon害羞草研究所檚 Powerhouse Theatre Sunday, March 4 in support of CMHA Vernon.

McCann is set to rock Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Rotary Centre for the Arts March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $45 through rotarycentreforthearts.com.



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