Cuffe, Tony (1954-2001)
Dates
- Existence: 1954 - 2001
Biographical note
Born in Scotland, multi-instrumentalist and singer Tony Cuffe co-founded and recorded with the band Alba in 1978 before joining the Glasgow-based band Ossian in 1980. In the late 1980s, he recorded a solo album and immigrated to Arlington, Massachusetts. In addition to being a performer he was a well-known teacher of traditional music.
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Afternoon and Evening Masters Concerts, 1993 October 10
The last two of the five recordings (148089-0003 and 148089-0004) each contain some content from October 8th events. It appears that the original October 8 recordings were mostly recorded over during the October 10th Masters Concerts. The last five minutes of 148089-0003 is the October 8th New England Contra Dancing event, and 148089-0004 contains more New England Contra Dancing followed by Cape Breton Set Dancing (see "Irish Sets and Ceili Dancing" for the continuation of this event).
Afternoon and Evening Masters Concerts selections, 1995 October 1
Céilí House, 1999 June 25
Music by the Gaelic Roots Ceili Band, including Kieran Hanrahan, Séamus Connolly, Brian Conway, Helen Kisiel, Catherine McEvoy, Jimmy Noonan, Laurel Martin, Brendan McGlinchey, and Beth Sweeney. The first hour of the céilí was recorded live for Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ).
"Concert: A Musical Life" presented by Phil Coulter and Gaelic Roots faculty, 1998 June 25
First half of concert is a performance that includes Mike Dugger, Laurel Martin, Helena Rowsome, Lorraine Hickey, Myron Bretholz, Tony Cuffe, Jimmy Noonan, Kathleen Guilday, James Keane. The second half is Coulter's presentation.
Concert of New England Master Musicians, 1997 June 26
Evening Masters Concert, 1995 October 1
Farewell Concert, 1999 June 26
Farewell Concert, 2001 June 23
Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). Each video recording has some flaws.
The audio recordings on DTRS cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. All audio and video recordings on DAT and mini-DV have been digitally copied and are accessible.
Gaelic Roots Weekend, video recording by Tommy Joyce, 1993 October 8-10
Excerpts from: Friday Paddy Keenan concert; Seisiun Mor; Saturday Step Dancing Demonstration; Saturday Concert; Sean Potts whistle workshop; Sunday family musicians concert; and Sunday Afternoon Masters Concert.
Monday and Tuesday Recitals, 1999 June 21-22
Pub Seisiun (Pub Night at the Northeast Brewing Company), 1999 June 22
Thursday Cuirmeacha Ceoil (Mini Concert), 2001 June 21
Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). Each video recording has some flaws.