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Atlantic Jamboree, '92 - IMG2008-0687-0981-Dm.tif

Type: Photograph
Contributors: Depicted: Ervan Sonier
Abstract:
  • Abstract:Ervan Sonier at Atlantic Jamboree, August 1992
  • Collection: Atlantic Jamboree, '92, Atlantic Jamboree, '92 - Slides, 1992, Bowing Down Home Images
    oral history

    Sonier, Ervan - Interview #2

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Recordist: Fr. Charles Cheverie, Interviewee: Ervan Sonier
    Date Recorded: 1987-11-19
    Collection: Father Charles Cheverie Collection

    Summerside fiddlers

    Type: Photograph
    Contributors: Depicted: Ervan Sonier, Depicted: John Gauthier, Depicted: Toussaint Arsenault
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Left to right, fiddlers : Ervin Sonier, John Gauthier and Toussaint Arsenault. Taken in 1979 at the Acadian Mardi Gras celebrations in Summerside.
  • Collection: Georges Arsenault Collection - Images
    oral history

    Sonier, Ervan - Interview #1

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Recordist: Fr. Charles Cheverie, Interviewee: Ervan Sonier
    Date Recorded: 1987-11-19
    Collection: Father Charles Cheverie Collection
    oral history

    Arriving fiddler is lionized

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Interviewee: Ervan Sonier, Interviewee: Toussaint Arsenault, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Just like Santa with a sack of toys: the fella with the fiddle; using knitting needles on the back strings for rhythm
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Oral Histories

    Sonier, Ervan

    Type: Photograph
    Contributors: Depicted: Ervan Sonier
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Ervan Sonier, 1991
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Images, Sonier, Ervan & T Arsenault, Sonier, Ervan & T Arsenault - Slides, 1991
    music

    Seaweed Reel

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Ervan Sonier, Musician: Toussaint Arsenault, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Anne-Marie Gallant Arsenault, pno
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection
    music

    Princess Reel

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Ervan Sonier, Musician: Toussaint Arsenault, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Anne-Marie Gallant Arsenault, pno
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection

    Prince County Fiddlers

    Type: Photograph
    Contributors: Depicted: Ervan Sonier, Depicted: John Gauthier, Depicted: Jim MacDougall, Depicted: Prince County Fiddlers
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:L-R: Jim MacDougall, Ervan Sonier & John Gauthier perform with Prince County Fiddlers at Atlantic Jamboree, 1992
  • Collection: Atlantic Jamboree, '92, Atlantic Jamboree, '92 - Slides, 1992, Bowing Down Home Images
    oral history

    Pretend fiddling

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Interviewee: Ervan Sonier, Interviewee: Toussaint Arsenault, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Pretend fiddling with two sticks and jigging; fiddle play
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Oral Histories
    music

    Hughie Shortie

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Ervan Sonier, Musician: Toussaint Arsenault, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Anne-Marie Gallant Arsenault, pno
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection
    music

    Carl's Homecoming

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Ervan Sonier, Musician: Toussaint Arsenault, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Anne-Marie Gallant Arsenault, pno
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection

    Ervan Sonier & Toussaint Arsenault play Island Boy, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Ervan Sonier, Musician: Toussaint Arsenault, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Anne Marie Gallant Arsenault, pno
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets
    oral history

    "I'd save to say it's a bad instrument"

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Interviewee: Ervan Sonier, Interviewee: Toussaint Arsenault, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:I'd have to say it's a bad instrument
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Oral Histories
    music

    Island Boy

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Ervan Sonier, Musician: Toussaint Arsenault, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Anne-Marie Gallant Arsenault, pno
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection

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