About this season
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 (22)
1. You Bet Your Ass
Aired 11 December 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.
2. Little Bit of Old Ultraviolet
Aired 18 December 2000
Bill copes with assorted problems; including singer Melissa Etheridge.
3. Developing the Negative
Aired 1 January 2001
Jessie helps Bill steal a top ultraviolet photographer form behind Keecters' back.
4. Bob Day Afternoon
Aired 17 January 2001
Bill is taken hostage by an irate client protesting the use of his song in a commercial.
5. Shabbas Bloody Shabbas
Aired 24 January 2001
No write-up available at this time.
6. The Day the Music Croaked
Aired 31 January 2001
Moss forces Bill to give the eulogy for a disliked former client.
7. New Dog, Old Tricks
Aired 7 February 2001
Bill feels the leash tighten when Rebecca decides to buy a puppy.
8. The Song Remains the Same
Aired 14 February 2001
Bill suffers when he invites musician Mathew Good to stay at his apartment.
9. Jam Session
Aired 28 February 2001
Bell gets into a jam with Phoebe by interfering in her love life.
10. Mother-Daughter Act
Aired 7 March 2001
Bill struggles to keep his most successful mother-daughter act from splitting up.
11. The Power of Rock and Roll
Aired 28 March 2001
Bill fears God's wrath when he drops a client who has chosen to play Christian Rock music.
12. Sutton Killed the Radio Star
Aired 4 April 2001
Bill fears God's wrath when he drops a client who has chosen to play Christian Rock music.
13. Bad Words, Good Business
Aired 18 April 2001
Bill's support of a musician is stretched to the limit over the artist's shocking lyrics.
14. Tangled Web
Aired 25 April 2001
Bill tries to rekindle Eddie Valfur's career by distributing his music over the Internet.
15. Dire Straights
Aired 2 May 2001
Bill tries to rescue a floundering record label.
16. Number One With a Bullet
Aired 9 May 2001
Keester is shot, and it's his new client who's caught holding the smoking gun.
17. All About Jessie's Sister
Aired 16 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.
18. There's a Rock Star in Your Office
Aired 23 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.
19. Fakin' It
Aired 30 May 2001
Bill and Keester put their differences aside to bring down a mutual rival.
20. Fire Someone
Aired 6 June 2001
Bruce Allen (guest-starring as himself) wants two people fired over some lost lyrics.
21. Vincent & Veronica
Aired 13 June 2001
M.C. Hammer (guest-starring as himself) meets his stalker for breakfast.
22. In the Belly of the Beast
Aired 20 June 2001