This item is an interview of Wilf Schidlowsky recorded on March 9, 2004 in Yellowknife by Pat Braden. File 1-6 is a transcript of this interview. Topics include his early musical experiences growing up in Saskatchewan, moving to Yellowknife, and the musical community in Yellowknife in the 1960s and 1970s.
This item is an interview of George Mandeville recorded on January 13, 2004 by Pat Braden. File 1-4 is a transcript of this interview. Topics include his early musical experiences in Fort Resolution, playing in a band at Akaitcho Hall, touring with the Metis Reelers dance group, and Metis fiddle music.
This item is the first part of a two-part interview of Albert Canadien recorded on October 20, 2003 by Pat Braden. The interview also includes item 0007 and has a transcript in file 1-1. Topics discussed in this part include early musical influences, playing in a band at Akaitcho Hall, at summer job camps, in southern Canada, and touring the United States as a member of the Chieftones.
This item is the second part of a two-part interview of Albert Canadien recorded on October 20, 2003 by Pat Braden. The interview also includes item 0006 and has a transcript in file 1-1. Topics discussed in this part include touring with the Chieftones, other musicians who were active at the time, and his later musical activities.
This item is the first part of a three-part interview of Angus Beaulieu recorded on October 19, 2004 by Pat Braden. The interview also includes items 0009 and 0010 and has a transcript in file 1-2. Topics discussed in this part include early musical experiences, radio and recording technology, and travelling to gigs in the NWT.
This item is the second part of a three-part interview of Angus Beaulieu recorded on October 19, 2004 by Pat Braden. The interview also includes items 0008 and 0010 and has a transcript in file 1-2. Topics discussed in this part include growing up on the land, playing in various communities, and changes in the community of Fort Resolution.
This item is the third part of a three-part interview of Angus Beaulieu recorded on October 19, 2004 by Pat Braden. The interview also includes items 0008 and 0009 and has a transcript in file 1-2. Topics discussed in this part include playing on Parliament Hill for the Canada Day celebration in 1996, how he got his hundred-year-old fiddle, playing with the Native Cousins, and passing on the tradition of fiddle music to the new generation.
This item is an interview of Herbie Beaulieu recorded on May 9, 2003 by Pat Braden. Topics include touring the United States as a member of the Chieftones, the musical community in Yellowknife in the 1960s and in Whitehorse in the 1970s, overcoming problems with drugs and alcohol, his musical activities at the time of the interview, and his early experiences with music growing up in Fort Resolution. Herbie plays his guitar and sings several songs during the interview.
This item is an interview of Tom Hudson recorded on December 1, 2005 by Pat Braden. Topics include musical influences, the musical community in Yellowknife, experiences playing on the Centennial barge and at Expo '86, and his musical activities in Fort Smith at the time of the interview.
This item is an interview of John Tees recorded on August 9, 2006 by Pat Braden. There is a transcript of this interview in item 0025. Topics include early musical influences, the musical community in Yellowknife, musical equipment, and singing in indigenous languages. Please note that the sound quality of the interview is affected by other conversations in the background.
This item is an interview of Alex Czarnecki recorded on August 10, 2006 by Pat Braden. There is a transcript of this interview in item 0025. Topics include playing in Montreal, moving to Yellowknife, the musical community in Yellowknife in the 1970s, differences between playing in Montreal and Yellowknife, and writing and directing theatre productions.
This item is an interview of Gary Tees recorded on July 27, 2006 by Pat Braden. There is a transcript of this interview in item 0025. Topics include his early musical experiences in Yellowknife, availability of records and equipment, changes in the musical community in Yellowknife, playing gigs in other communities, and balancing music with family and a day job.
This item is the first part of a two-part interview of Ted Wesley and his wife Leslie recorded on April 5, 2007 by Pat Braden. The interview also includes item 0017 and has a transcript in item 0025. Topics discussed in this part include playing on the Centennial barge, the origin of Folk on the Rocks, the musical community in Yellowknife in the late 1960s, writing and recording music, attending the Juno awards in 1977, and a plane trip flying over the Nahanni in 1971. Please note that the sound quality of the interview is affected by other conversations in the background.
This item is the second part of a two-part interview of Ted Wesley and his wife Leslie recorded on April 5, 2007 by Pat Braden. The interview also includes item 0017 and has a transcript in item 0025. Topics discussed in this part include playing large concerts in southern Canada, a slideshow of Rene Fumoleau's photos to accompany his music, and connecting with other musicians. Please note that the sound quality of the interview is affected by other conversations in the background.
This item is an interview of Kevin Mackie recorded on September 24, 2014 by Pat Braden. There is a transcript of this interview in item 0025. Topics include his early musical experiences in Hay River, playing in a band at Akaitcho Hall, recording music, working as a machinist, writing songs, and the musical community in Yellowknife.
This item is an interview of John Landry recorded on September 29, 2014 by Pat Braden. There is a transcript of this interview in item 0025. Topics include his early musical experiences in Fort Providence and Fort Smith, residential school and healing, the importance of Dene culture in his music, writing and recording songs, and playing in the communities.
This item is the first part of a two-part interview of Richard Lafferty recorded on September 30, 2014 by Pat Braden. The interview also includes item 0021 and has a transcript in item 0025. Topics discussed in this part include his early musical experiences in Fort Providence, playing in a band at Akaitcho Hall, his career as a heavy equipment operator, recording and playback technology, travelling to gigs, and the musical community in Fort Providence and Hay River.
This item is the second part of a two-part interview of Richard Lafferty recorded on September 30, 2014 by Pat Braden. The interview also includes item 0020 and has a transcript in item 0025. Topics discussed in this part include traditional Metis fiddle music and music festivals.
This item is an interview of Pat Burke recorded on October 1, 2014 by Pat Braden. There is a transcript of this interview in item 0025. Topics include early musical influences, touring in the 1970s, Folk on the Rocks and the South Slave Friendship Festival, recording a CD, the musical community in Yellowknife and Fort Smith in the late 1960s, musical styles and genres, and changes in the music industry.
This item is the first part of a two-part interview of Allen Daniels recorded on October 1, 2014 by Pat Braden. The interview also includes item 0024 and has a transcript in item 0025. Topics discussed in this part include his early musical experiences in Fort Smith, touring and writing music, musical influences, and other musicians he has played with.