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)
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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
How To Chord For Fiddlers – With Brigid Drody
One of the aims of this project is to provide aspiring musicians in the community with resources to develop their playing or singing. There's a lot of practical knowledge about playing music among the wider Gaspesian community at home and away. The archives can, in a small way, help convey this know-how. In a region … Continue reading How To Chord For Fiddlers – With Brigid Drody
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)
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
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 