Back in 2010, Brian Morris and I started a project documenting the fiddle music of his father, the late Erskine Morris (1913-1997) from Douglastown. Erskine's music was my introduction to Gaspesian culture and has been my main source of musical inspiration for the past six years. Since we began working together, Brian has transferred about … Continue reading Erskine and Brian Morris – 1985 Cambridge Tape
Author: Glenn Patterson
Upcoming Music (03-20-2016): Grade 6 Trip Fundraiser, Gaspé Elementary
My friend Angie Levesque recently posted information on her Facebook page about an upcoming musical event of interest for those in the Gaspesian community. She has allowed me to share the info with you: Music, Music, Music A fundraiser for the Grade 6 year-end trip at Gaspe Elementary school will be held on March 20 … Continue reading Upcoming Music (03-20-2016): Grade 6 Trip Fundraiser, Gaspé Elementary
Old Irish Songs with Norma and Debbie
The St. Patrick's season is upon us and if you are around Douglastown, you might notice a little more wearing of the green in the coming week leading up to the 17th of March. Today is also International Women's Day. And so with these two celebrations in mind, I wanted to share with you songs … Continue reading Old Irish Songs with Norma and Debbie
Tammy Adams: Interview and Concert Recordings
Context On October 31, 2015, Tammy Adams performed at the Gaspé Legion for their annual Halloween Party. The hall was packed with costumed revellers whom Tammy kept on the dance floor all night with her voice, guitar, and laptop containing her library of mp3 backing tracks. I was amazed at Tammy’s endless energy on stage and … Continue reading Tammy Adams: Interview and Concert Recordings
Remembering Wilbert Coffin: “The Prospector’s Last Letter” Sung By Claude Rehel
Today marks the sombre 60th anniversary of Wilbert Coffin's execution in 1956 at Bordeaux Prison in Montreal. Wilbert Coffin was a mining prospector in the Gaspé area who had served his country in the Second World War. In 1953 he was accused of killing three American hunters in the woods near Murdochville even though he … Continue reading Remembering Wilbert Coffin: “The Prospector’s Last Letter” Sung By Claude Rehel
Uncle Peter’s Tune
I just shared some fine old-time Gaspesian fiddling on our sister blog (Old-Time Fiddle Music From the Gaspé Coast). It features two fine fiddlers, Erskine Morris and Kingsley Marion, both playing this captivating stepdance tune that was once perhaps in wide circulation in the area. Here is the link to the music. If you know … Continue reading Uncle Peter’s Tune
December Echoes
I left Gaspé on January 5th to return to St. John's, Newfoundland for another semester of school. On the first day of the drive back, I was definitely feeling a little sad to leave the community and my quiet camp with its wood stove and gorgeous view of Gaspé Bay. But I was also looking forward … Continue reading December Echoes
Merry Christmas from the Leo Fitzpatrick fonds
In archival terminology, a "fonds" describes a collection of unique documents created by an individual or organization through their regular activities. Modern archival practice largely traces itself to post-revolutionary France and the conscious effort to safeguard the records of the new republic; the idea of an archival "fonds" has its roots here and we still … Continue reading Merry Christmas from the Leo Fitzpatrick fonds
Musical Happy Hour (5 à 7) at Douglas Community Centre Tonight – Dec 18, 2015
Tonight is the monthly happy hour at the Douglas Community Centre. Bring refreshments and a snack to share and enjoy some music with myself, Nash Stanley, Norma McDonald, and Kathy Kennedy. We look forward to seeing some familiar and new faces and playing music for you. Date: December 18, 2015 Time: 5 - 7 pm … Continue reading Musical Happy Hour (5 à 7) at Douglas Community Centre Tonight – Dec 18, 2015
Tomorrow @ the Gaspé Wellness Centre: Music and Alzheimer’s Project
A quick last-minute announcement: At tomorrow's (December 2, 2015) Wellness Centre at the Legion in Gaspé, Lorraine Blais from the Douglas Community Centre will be giving a presentation on a new project she is developing involving music and people with Alzheimer's and dementia in the community. The Wellness Centre starts at 10 a.m. and Lorraine's … Continue reading Tomorrow @ the Gaspé Wellness Centre: Music and Alzheimer’s Project
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