McCusker, John (1973-)
Dates
- Existence: 1973-
Biographical note
Originally from the Glasgow area, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer John McCusker played fiddle for eleven years with the Scottish traditional group Battlefield Band and has since performed and recorded in a variety of musical genres. In 2003, he was awarded the BBC Radio 2 Musician of the Year award, and received The Spirit of Scotland Award in both 1999 and 2009.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Farewell Concert, 1999 June 26
Farewell Concert, 2002 June 22
Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). The audio quality for the first 25 minutes of the camera A video recording is poor, however the camera B and audio-only recordings are good.
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.
Lecture by Earle Hitchner: "Meet the Critic"; Fiddle and Dance Styles: From Scotland and Ireland to Cape Breton and America, Moderated by Mick Moloney; and Boston Harbor Boat Cruise, 2002 June 19
Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). The boat cruise was only recorded on video.
Student Concert, 1999 June 26
Tuesday Cuirmeacha Ceoil (Mini-Concert), 2002 June 18
Performers identified on the original media differ from those in the program and include Randal Bays, Kathleen Conneely, Ged Foley, Alan Kelly, Dana Lyn, John McCusker, Catherine McEvoy, Antoinette McKenna, Joe McKenna, Mel Mercier, and Mick Moloney. Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B).