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Islanders & Cape Bretoners step-dance their way through the figures of a square set; Rollo Bay Scottish Fiddle Festival, 1991 (fiddler is Paul MacDonald)

Type: Video recording
Contributors: Setting: Rollo Bay Festival, 1991, Recordist: Ken Perlman
Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Kevin Chaisson, pno
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Gus Longaphie plays Pigeon on the Gate & Johnny Cope Reel,1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Gus Longaphie, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Wilfred Bernard plays Souris Waltz, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Wilfred Bernard, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Jackie Bernard, gtr
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Sterling Baker plays medley in D, 1991: Royal Scots "Polka," Mrs MacPherson of Inveran, & Old French

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Sterling Baker, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Duncan Matheson, pno
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Teresa MacPhee Wilson plays medley in G, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Teresa MacPhee Wilson, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Jenny O' Hanley McQuaid, gtr
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Richard Wood step-dances at Atlantic Jamboree, 1991; fiddler is Louise Arsenault

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Richard Wood, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Kevin Chaisson, pno
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Allan MacDonald plays Duke of Gordon's Birthday & Hughie Shortie's Reel, 1991. Step-Dancer is Marlene Gallant.

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Allan MacDonald, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Gary Hughes, pno; Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Spontaneous step-dancing in the "Tuning Shed," Rollo Bay Scottish Fiddle Festival, 1991; fiddler is Richard Wood; Ashley MacIsaac of Cape Breton is at the piano. Curator Ken Perlman is on banjo.

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Setting: Rollo Bay Festival, 1991, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Stephen Toole plays Northside Tune & Over the Briny Ocean, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Stephen Toole, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Margaret Ross MacKinnon, piano
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Angus McPhee plays St. Anne's Reel at Circle Club in St. Peters, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Angus McPhee, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Cynthia Crane, pno; Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Hughie McPhee plays The PEI Wedding Reel, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Hughie McPhee, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Connie Gallant plays Lord MacDonald Reel, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Connie Gallant, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Helene Arsenault Bergeron dances to fiddling of her father Eddy Arsenault: Atlantic Jamboree 1991 (Tunes are Duke of Gordon's Birthday, Sheehan's Reel, & Georgina Campbell)

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Hélène Arsenault Bergeron, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Kevin Chaisson, pno; Amand Arsenault, gtr
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Kenny Chaisson plays medley in A, 1991: Sweetness of Mary, Randy's Reel, Bradley's Reel, & Lady Erskine

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Kenny Chaisson, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Lemmy Chaisson, gtr
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Emmett Hughes play medley of his own compositions, 1991: Melba Tree, Aunt Kitty's Reel, Kathy's Return, & Kathy's Wedding

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Emmett Hughes, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Gary Hughes, pno
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Pete Doiron plays Kiley's Reel & Devil's Dream, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Peter Doiron, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Jimmy Banks plays Judique Reel, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Jimmy Banks, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Archie Stewart plays Pigeon on the Gatepost, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Archie Stewart, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Chester MacSwain, gtr; Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Richard Wood dances in the "Tuning Shed" Rollo Bay Scottish Fiddle Festival, 1991; fiddler is Paul MacDonald; Ashley MacIsaac of Cape Breton is at the piano

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Setting: Rollo Bay Festival, 1991, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Roland Jay (left) & Angus McPhee play Homeward Bound, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Roland Jay, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Cynthia Jay, pno
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Richard Wood at age 13 plays medley of own compositions, 1991: Richie's Hornpipe, Confederation Reel, & Atlantic Reel

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Richard Wood, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Andrew Jones plays Pigeon on the Gatepost, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Andrew Jones, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    John Cousins describes Island attitudes about fiddling, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: John Cousins, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    "Young Peter" Chaisson plays medley in A, 1991: Stella's Trip to Kamploops / Dusky Meadow Strathspey / Pride of the Ball / Johnny Cope Reel

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: "Young Peter" Chaisson, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Kevin Chaisson, guitar
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Fr. Charles Cheverie Leads Queens County Fiddlers Practice at St. Pius X Hall: Charlottetown, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Queens County Fiddlers, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Rita Morrison, piano
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    "Fr. Charlie" Cheverie leads the Queens County Fiddlers as they perform a set of jigs, Rollo Bay Scottish Fiddle Festival, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Setting: Rollo Bay Festival, 1991, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Charlie Sheehan plays Sheehan's Reel, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Charlie Sheehan, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    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

    Buddy Longaphie plays Hughie Shortie & Heather on the Hill, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Buddy Longaphie, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Cody Myers, gtr
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Scene at Monticello Ceilidh during first year of operation (1991); fiddler is George MacPhee

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Setting: Monticello Ceilidh, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Gus Longaphie plays medley in A, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Gus Longaphie, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Eastern Kings Fiddlers joined by Paul MacDonald, Richard Wood & "Father Charlie" Cheverie perform jig medley: Chaisson Family Concert at Rollo Bay, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Eastern Kings Fiddlers, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Kevin Chaisson, pno
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    JJ Chaisson at age 9 accompanies his brother Cody's step-dancing: Rollo Bay Scottish Fiddle Festival, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: JJ Chaisson, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Kevin Chaisson, pno
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Bill MacDonald plays PEI Fiddlers' March,1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Bill MacDonald, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Attwood O'Connor playes Princess Reel & Lord MacDonald's Reel, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Attwood O'Connor, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Stanley Bruce, gtr; Mac MacKinnon, mandolin
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Joe Conway plays Sheehan's Reel, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Joe Conway, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Jenny McQuaid (right) as Bridget in the duo Bridget & Cecely performing comic sketch at Morrell High School Concert, 1991 (Cecely is played by Teresa Wilson)

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Jenny O'Hanley McQuaid, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Women of the extended Chaisson family step-dance through the figures of a square set: Chaisson Familyh Concert at Rollo Bay, 1991 (fiddler is "Young Peter" Chaisson")

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Setting: Group Step-dancing demonstration, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Kevin Chaisson, pno
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Les Jeunes Danceuses Acadiennes perform at Alantic Jamboree, 1991; fiddler is Louise Arsenault

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Setting: Atlantic Jamboree, 1991, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Hilda Chiasson, pno
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Neil MacCannell describes the old house parties in Lorne Valley, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Neil MacCannell, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    "Old Peter" Chaisson plays medley in G, 1991: Munlochy Bridge, Lord MacDonald's Reel, Chaisson Reel, Women of Pisquid, & West Mabou Reel

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: "Old Peter" Chaisson, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Elmer Robinson plays Pride of the Ball & Miramichi Fire, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Elmer Robinson, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: John Cousins, gtr; Ken Perlman banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Elmer Robinson plays medley in A, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Elmer Robinson, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: John Cousins, gtr; Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Use of Sawstrokes (with fiddle held virtually perpendicular to collarbone) illustrated in this video clip of "Old Peter" Chaisson, 1991 (Tunes are Lord MacDonald's Reel & The Chaisson Reel)

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: "Old Peter" Chaisson, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Reuben Smith & band play My Two Sons & Kimmy's Jig, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Reuben Smith, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Kaye MacEachern, pno; Ron Myers, gtr; Theresa Smith, gtr
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Fr. Charles Cheverie plays High Road to Linton, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Fr. Charles Cheverie, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, guitar
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Francis MacDonald plays Farmer's Reel & Princess Reel, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Francis MacDonald, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Jim Hornby plays Herring Reel, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Jim Hornby, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Marlene MacKinnon Gallant dances at Monticello Tea Party, 1991. Fiddler is George Macphee; Tunes are Duke of Gordon's Birthday, Heather on the Hill, Princess Reel

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Marlene McKinnon Gallant, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Allan MacDonald guitar; Ken Perlman, banjo; unknown spoons player
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Dan McPhee plays McPhee's Rant, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Dan McPhee, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Kathryn Dau Schmidt leads students from Rollo Bay Instruction Program at Rollo Bay Scottish Fiddle Festival, 1991

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Kathryn Dau-Schmidt, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Unaccompanied
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

    Dancers perform last figure of the quadrille, Ladies in the Center: Circle Club Dance in St. Peters, 1991 (fiddler is Angus McPhee; tune is Mason's Apron)

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Setting: St. Peters Dance, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Cynthia Crane, pno
  • Date Recorded: 1991
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets

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