Colin Merrey interviewed by Rob Willis in the Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4201416
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Merrey, Colin, interviewee
- Online Access:
- National Library of Australia digital collection item.
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2007
- 1 sound file.
- Series:
- Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection.
- Technical Details:
- Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
- Summary:
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Folkloric recording. Colin Merrey born 1943 in North Hampton, U.K., speaks about his family history; origin of family name; meeting his wife; his parents; arriving to Australia (1972); no siblings; his music interests; learning the mandolin; 'The Dubliners'; the folk scene in North Hampton U.K.; playing in a rock band until (1964); reason for emigrating to Australia; employment opportunity; Jeff and Marg Morgan; joining the 'Quarefellas'; meeting Fred Rea (1973); Dobe Newton; members of 'Quarefellas'; formation and reformation of the band; 'Ranting Lads'; Federation Bush Band; band Mucky Duck; Dobe joining 'The Bushwackers'; making an LP; electric approach to folk music; 'Quarefellas' first recording; changing direction and leaving 'Quarefellas'; joining band 'Ranting Lads'; Perth folk clubs; knowledge of traditional Irish musicians; being involved in 'The Catalpa'; Ormonde Waters Sr.; playing at the Irish Club (1976-78); 'The Colonials'; 'Southern Cross Bush Band'; instruments played; influence of artists on his music; learning folk songs; bands and artists in the U.K.; artists and musicians on the boat trip to Australia; his father's military songs, 'Monks March'; jazz and blues influences; other musical influences; the history of the 'Quarefellas' band; music and bands in Perth.
- Notes:
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- Recorded with Olya Willis, Kevin Bradley, Jacqui Bradley.
- Accompanying material: photograph of interviewee.
- Recorded on April 18, 2007 at Marrangaroo, W.A.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (2 p.) and corrected transcript (typescript, 27 leaves)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Musicians
- Other authors/contributors:
- Willis, Rob, 1944-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection.
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- Until 2077 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2007
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