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Molsky, Bruce (1955-)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1955-

Biographical note

Bruce Molsky was a fiddle, banjo, and guitar player and vocalist based in the New York City area. He plays old-time music from the Appalachian region and other musical traditions. He has performed with Molsky's Mountain Drifters and Mozaik and has taught at Berklee College in the American Roots Music Program.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Farewell Concert, 2002 June 22

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

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.

Access Note

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.

Dates: 2002 June 22

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

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). The boat cruise was only recorded on video.

Access Note Collection is open for research. Audiovisual recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Multitrack audio recordings (DTRS and ADAT) cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. In a few instances for which audio was exclusively recorded in one of these formats, migration was outsourced.Original digital text and image files in this...
Dates: 2002 June 19

Monday Cuirmeacha Ceoil (Mini-Concert) and Gaelic Roots Ceili Dance and Step About, 2002 June 17

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents

Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). Only the camera B recording includes the Gaelic Roots Ceili Dance and Step About.

Access Note Collection is open for research. Audiovisual recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Multitrack audio recordings (DTRS and ADAT) cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. In a few instances for which audio was exclusively recorded in one of these formats, migration was outsourced.Original digital text and image files in this...
Dates: 2002 June 17