In 1941, pioneering American folksong researcher, Laura Boulton, passed through the Gaspé area as part of a larger project filming and recording traditional musicians in Quebec.
field recordings
The Sands Of Haldimand
Today, when there's a freezing blizzard outside, there's nothing like thinking about Haldimand beach on a scorching hot, humid day in early September, right? Don't worry, seasonal music is on the way in the coming weeks! But today, I'm very pleased to share with you a bit of collaborative writing that Vicki Boyle LePage and I … Continue reading The Sands Of Haldimand
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)
Nash Stanley and the Gaspé Twang – Live at Shigawake Music Festival
Here are three YouTube clips I recently uploaded to the archives' YouTube channel. They feature Nash Stanley and the Gaspé Twang (Don Barclay - 2nd guitar, vocals; Glenn Patterson - fiddle) at this year's Shigawake Agricultural Fair and Music Festival (footage courtesy of Anna Swanson). Shigawake is a special community and its festival a real … Continue reading Nash Stanley and the Gaspé Twang – Live at Shigawake Music Festival
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
Live From Brigid’s Trailer (2013) – Brian Morris and Brigid Drody
In today's post, I'm happy to share with you what are perhaps my favourite field recordings I've made to date. In late August and early September 2013, I was hanging out at the Pembroke Fiddle and Step Dance festival around the legendary blue Gaspé Tent. Towards the end of the week, Brian Morris showed up … Continue reading Live From Brigid’s Trailer (2013) – Brian Morris and Brigid Drody
Grad Song (Nash Stanley)
Last Saturday (June 18), I was invited by Nash Stanley and CLC coordinator Don Barclay to perform at the Gaspé Polyvalente high school graduation ceremony for the English section. He'd written this song as a surprise for his fellow graduates. Don Barlay (acoustic guitar), Richard Jalbert (bass), and myself were the backup band. Nash arrived … Continue reading Grad Song (Nash Stanley)
Nash Stanley – Interview and Recordings (November 8, 2015)
Here are some recordings and an interview I've been wanting to share for a few months. Last November, I spent an afternoon with Nash Stanley at his family's home in York. We recorded about a dozen songs and did an interview about his music. I provided some lead guitar and fiddle on two of the … Continue reading Nash Stanley – Interview and Recordings (November 8, 2015)
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
Gaspesian Community Sound 