Thierry Haroun, local SPEC and LeDevoir journalist, sent me this video taken during the launch of their CD last month at Frontibus Bistro in Gaspé. A great rock performance and a band sound that reminds me of late 1980s Tragically Hip. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIKHmps-X38
concert recordings
GCSA at the Barachois Farmers’ Market (and the Barachois Wellness Centre CD Sampler)
This morning Cheryl Henry-Leggo (Executive Director of Vision Gaspé-Percé) and I headed down to the market put on by the Barachois and Area Development Committee outside the Rec Centre to share the recordings we have archived and information about our project and Vision's other activities. There were about a dozen stalls featuring crafts, baked goods, … Continue reading GCSA at the Barachois Farmers’ Market (and the Barachois Wellness Centre CD Sampler)
From the ABBA Tribute at Gaspé Elementary School
In today's post, I'm sharing a few recordings and pictures from the ABBA tribute show directed by Karen Briand at Gaspé Elementary School in June. I won't say much about the show because, judging by the attendance, it's not too much an exaggeration to claim that a good percentage of Gaspé's English-speaking community was there that night. … Continue reading From the ABBA Tribute at Gaspé Elementary School
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
A Monster’s Holiday – Ray McAuley and Wild Country
For this most creepy time of year, I'd like to share a recording of Ray McAuley and Wild Country singing a Buck Owen's classic, "A Monster's Holiday." These guys were one tight band, as good live as on record. Ray was from a family of country singers and guitar pickers from Douglastown, Gaspé, Quebec. His … Continue reading A Monster’s Holiday – Ray McAuley and Wild Country
Gaspesian Community Sound 