Doucet, Tommy (fiddle); Maillet, Betty (piano). Reels and jigs, 1957-1958
Scope and Contents
This collection of recordings includes impromptu music sessions that took place in the Muise home in Boston. The recordings document a segment of traditional Cape Breton and Irish music making from circa 1956 through circa 2000. Many of the recordings were made by Johnny and Mary Muise at their home in Dorchester and, later, Roslindale. The collection also includes other recordings from unknown sources. The instrumentation includes fiddle, piano, banjo, and "clappers," as well as singing. Performers include Mary "Gacie" Edmonds Muise on piano, Ron Gonnella on fiddle, Eddie Irwin on piano, Jimmy Kelly on banjo, Sally Kelly on piano, Bill Lamey on fiddle, Betty "Aunt Liz" Maillet on piano, Johnny Muise on "clappers," Johnny Wilmot on fiddle, Janine Randall on piano, and many others.
Dates
- Creation: 1957-1958
Creator
- From the Collection: Muise, Johnny (Person)
Access Note
Open reels are not an access format; however, all open reel tapes have been reformatted to CDs. The source open reel tapes (boxes 5-6) are restricted.
Full Extent
From the Series: 2.0 Linear Feet (3 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
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