Big Sound

Comedy

Big Sound was a Canadian produced television programme which aired for a run of 22 episodes. The show was set in the offices of a fictional record label, concentrating on the interactions between characters therein. It starred Greg Evigan. As a satire, its aim was to poke fun at the superficial nature of the record industry, and celebrity in general. It featured numerous guest stars well known in the music business such as Scott Stapp, Matthew Good, and Bif Naked among others. It was shot entirely in Vancouver. Other notable guest star include The Walking Dead 's actress Laurie Holden. The show was nominated for several awards including one from Directors Guild of Canada, and in 2001, two Gemini Awards.

Episodes

Cast

You Bet Your Ass

1. You Bet Your Ass

11th Dec 2000

Greg Evigan stars as veteran music manager Bill Sutton in the cutting new comedy series that skewers the recording industry and its eccentric and temperamental players. Set in Vancouver, the show follows the talent handlers at Big Sound, a large management company in which the roster of antics runs the gamut form unknown to superstars. In the opener, Bill tries to outdo his ex-wife on their daughter's birthday, while coping with signer Jann Arden (guest-starring as herself), who's undergoing an ""image makeover."" Future episodes will feature guest stars including Melissa Etheridge, steward Copeland, Bif Naked and Randy Bachman.

Little Bit of Old Ultraviolet

2. Little Bit of Old Ultraviolet

18th Dec 2000

Bill copes with assorted problems; including singer Melissa Etheridge.

Developing the Negative

3. Developing the Negative

1st Jan 2001

Jessie helps Bill steal a top ultraviolet photographer form behind Keecters' back.

Bob Day Afternoon

4. Bob Day Afternoon

17th Jan 2001

Bill is taken hostage by an irate client protesting the use of his song in a commercial.

Shabbas Bloody Shabbas

5. Shabbas Bloody Shabbas

24th Jan 2001

No write-up available at this time.

The Day the Music Croaked

6. The Day the Music Croaked

31st Jan 2001

Moss forces Bill to give the eulogy for a disliked former client.

New Dog, Old Tricks

7. New Dog, Old Tricks

7th Feb 2001

Bill feels the leash tighten when Rebecca decides to buy a puppy.

The Song Remains the Same

8. The Song Remains the Same

14th Feb 2001

Bill suffers when he invites musician Mathew Good to stay at his apartment.

Jam Session

9. Jam Session

28th Feb 2001

Bell gets into a jam with Phoebe by interfering in her love life.

Mother-Daughter Act

10. Mother-Daughter Act

7th Mar 2001

Bill struggles to keep his most successful mother-daughter act from splitting up.

The Power of Rock and Roll

11. The Power of Rock and Roll

28th Mar 2001

Bill fears God's wrath when he drops a client who has chosen to play Christian Rock music.

Sutton Killed the Radio Star

12. Sutton Killed the Radio Star

4th Apr 2001

Bill fears God's wrath when he drops a client who has chosen to play Christian Rock music.

Bad Words, Good Business

13. Bad Words, Good Business

18th Apr 2001

Bill's support of a musician is stretched to the limit over the artist's shocking lyrics.

Tangled Web

14. Tangled Web

25th Apr 2001

Bill tries to rekindle Eddie Valfur's career by distributing his music over the Internet.

Dire Straights

15. Dire Straights

2nd May 2001

Bill tries to rescue a floundering record label.

Number One With a Bullet

16. Number One With a Bullet

9th May 2001

Keester is shot, and it's his new client who's caught holding the smoking gun.

All About Jessie's Sister

17. All About Jessie's Sister

16th May 2001

Jessie's sister, Eve, comes to town and tries to manipulate her into Big Sound; Thomas Dolby (guest-starring as himself) tries to launch a children's astrophysics show.

There's a Rock Star in Your Office

18. There's a Rock Star in Your Office

23rd May 2001

Bill and the gang at Big Sound try to cure a rock star of his debilitating stage fright, while Keester capitalizes on the singer's fears to place his own clients center stage.

Fakin' It

19. Fakin' It

30th May 2001

Bill and Keester put their differences aside to bring down a mutual rival.

Fire Someone

20. Fire Someone

6th Jun 2001

Bruce Allen (guest-starring as himself) wants two people fired over some lost lyrics.

Vincent & Veronica

21. Vincent & Veronica

13th Jun 2001

M.C. Hammer (guest-starring as himself) meets his stalker for breakfast.

In the Belly of the Beast

22. In the Belly of the Beast

20th Jun 2001

First air date

11th Dec 2000

Last air date

20th Jun 2001

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks