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Quinn, Merlin

Type: Photograph
Contributors: Depicted: Merlin Quinn
Abstract:
  • Abstract:Merlin Quinn, 1992
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Images
    music

    Down Yonder

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: John Webster, gtr
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection
    oral history

    Farm life around Cardross

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Interviewee: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Organization of farms, farm size, implements and livestock: a "one horse farmer"
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Oral Histories
    music

    Ste. Anne's Reel

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: John Webster, gtr
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection
    oral history

    All work stopped when fiddler arrived

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Interviewee: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:When anyone came by to play the fiddle all work stopped
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Oral Histories
    music

    Don Messer's Breakdown

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, bjo
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection
    music

    Homeward Bound / Jerome's Farewell to Gibraltar

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: John Webster, gtr
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection
    music

    By the Fireside / Paddy Carrey's Ship

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, bjo
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection
    music

    Tennessee Two-Step / Five Minutes More

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: John Webster, gtr
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection

    Merlin Quinn plays Don Messer's Breakdown, 1992

    Type: Video recording
    Contributors: Musician: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, banjo
  • Date Recorded: 1992
    Collection: Bowing Down Home Video Snippets
    music

    Mouth of the Tobique

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, bjo
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection
    oral history

    How events were organized

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Interviewee: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Each school district had three trustees and a secretary that organized things
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Oral Histories
    oral history

    Demo: proper rhythm for swing-partner

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Interviewee: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Demonstrates the proper rhythm for swinging partner with characteristic syncopation
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Oral Histories
    music

    Honeymoon Polka

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, bjo
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection
    music

    Temperance Reel

    Type: Audio musical
    Contributors: Musician: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Accompanied by: Ken Perlman, bjo
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Music Collection
    oral history

    A great thing if he could play

    Type: Audio non-musical
    Contributors: Interviewee: Merlin Quinn, Recordist: Ken Perlman
    Abstract:
  • Abstract:Seemed like such a great thing to be able to do; first tune was Wreck of the no. 9; once you learn that one you can get the others in that key
  • Collection: Bowing Down Home Oral Histories

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