Box 1
Container
Contains 54 Results:
Doucet, Tommy (fiddle); Maillet, Betty (piano). Most likely Betty Maillet's last trip to Boston. There was a party for her at Neponset Ave and she recorded her tunes, possibly the next day. Four tracks, 1957-1958
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
1957-1958
Doucet, Tommy (fiddle); Maillet, Betty (piano). Reels and jigs, 1957-1958
File — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
1957-1958
MacLellan, Marie (piano); MacLellan, Theresa (fiddle). Fiddle player might be John Campbell. Style sounds like Mabou. Reels and a record, undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
undated
Irwin, Eddie (piano); Kelly, Jimmy (banjo). A party at the Roslindale house. Includes a recording of Edward M. Kennedy speaking at Robert F. Kennedy's funeral, circa 1968
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
circa 1968
Lamey, Bill (fiddle); Kelly, Jimmy (banjo); Irwin, Eddie (piano); Muise, Mary (piano). Possibly in Ireland, undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
undated
Lamey, Bill (fiddle); Muise, Mary (piano); Wilmot, Johnny (fiddle). Roslindale house, circa 1968-69
File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
circa 1968-69
Lamey, Bill (fiddle); Muise, Mary (piano); Wilmot, Johnny (fiddle). Roslindale house, 1970s
File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
1970s
Lamey, Bill (fiddle); Muise, Mary (piano); Wilmot, Johnny (fiddle). Lamey in his early 70s; Wilmot in his late 50s or early 60s, undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
undated
Lamey, Bill (fiddle); Muise, Mary (piano); Wilmot, Johnny (fiddle). Piano soloist on tracks 8-15 unknown. Maybe Ron Gonnella. Includes a record (Inverness Crusaders), undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
undated
Chisholm, Angus (fiddle); Cameron, John Allan (guitar). Spoken ID at beginning of Track 1 says "this recording is Angus Chisholm (fiddle) and Allan Cameron (guitar)", 1965 July 3
File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
1965 July 3
Irwin, Eddie (piano); Lamey, Bill (fiddle). Introduction by Herbie MacLeod, undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
undated
Gonnella, Ron (fiddle); Muise, Mary (piano). Roslindale house party. The Muises' friend Herbie MacLeod brought Ron Gonnella from Scotland. Ron was a Scottish schoolmaster teaching history. He died at age 50. Some tracks include "Danny Boy," "O Solo Mio," "Hector the Hero," and "March of the Cameron Men", circa 1972-1973
File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
circa 1972-1973
Irwin, Mary (piano). Roslindale house party singalong, 1972-1973
File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
1972-1973
Lamey, Bill; Irwin, Eddie; Kelly, Jimmy. Robert F. Kennedy's death, 1968
File — Box: 1, Folder: 14-16
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
1968
Gillis, Joe; Irwin, Eddie; Kelly, Jimmy; Maillet, Betty. Robert F. Kennedy's death. The day after the party. Liz's last trip to Boston, 1968
File — Box: 1, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
1968
Lamey, Bill; Irwin, Eddie; Kelly, Jimmy. Robert F. Kennedy's death. A fiddle and piano jig, 1968
File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
1968
MacMaster, Buddy (fiddle); MacLellan, Theresa (fiddle). House party. Not at the Muises', undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
undated
MacMaster, Buddy (fiddle); MacLellan, Theresa (fiddle); Rankin, John (piano). House party, probably in Mabou, undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
undated
Gonnella, Ron (fiddle); Muise, Mary (piano). House party. Songs include "Swanee River," "Danny Boy," and "Niel Gow's Lament", circa 1970
File — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
circa 1970
Gonnella, Ron (fiddle); Muise, Mary (piano); McPherson, Sadie (voice). House party, circa 1971
File — Box: 1, Folder: 149
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
circa 1971
Kelly, Jimmy (banjo); Muise, Mary (piano); Wilmot, Johnny (fiddle). House party at the Muise home in Roslindale, circa 1967-1970
File — Box: 1, Folder: 22-24
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
circa 1967-1970
Kelly, Jimmy (banjo); Muise, Mary (piano); Wilmot, Johnny (fiddle), circa 1967-1970
File — Box: 1, Folder: 25
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
circa 1967-1970
Campbell, John. John Campbell concert, 1973 November 4
File — Box: 1, Folder: 26-28
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
1973 November 4
Chisholm, Angus (fiddle); Muise, Mary (piano). House party in Roslindale, circa 1969-1972
File — Box: 1, Folder: 29
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
circa 1969-1972
Lamey, Bill; "Mom"; Inverness Serenaders; Maillet, Betty ("Aunt Liz"); Wilmot, Johnny; "Bill"; Muise, Mary ("Gacie"). John Campbell concert, Watertown, MA, undated
File — Box: 1, Folder: 30
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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....
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.
Dates:
undated