Michael 'Mic' Conway interviewed by Alex Hood and Annette Hood in the Alex Hood folklore collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 4740095
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Conway, Mic, 1951-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2009
- 1 sound file (ca. 103 min.)
- Series:
- Alex Hood folklore collection.
- Summary:
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Folkloric recording. Michael 'Mic' Conway talks about his parents; his father changing his name from Aarons; his grandfather, 'Manny' Aarons being a well known musician, playing with Roy Rene and 'Stiffy'; the family connection to the Tivoli; performing with his brother Jim; sister Janie, a touring performer; his early schooling and illness; development of a Jug Band; his involvement in anti-war activities, combining politics and performance; graduating as an art teacher; George Trevear; the development of 'Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band', band personal and venues, gold record; the band's involvement in anti-war activities, Vietnam Moratorium; Circus Oz; Pram Factory; Yellow House (Sydney); his development into many art and theatre techniques; going solo; moving to Sydney (1982; Conway Brothers; his television experience, Vietnam series (1980's), other roles in films and television; working on ABC television in children's shows, Wiggles; John Paul Bell; meeting his wife Roe and their children; touring schools; his new band 'National Junk Band'; his love of art and theatre; Multiple sclerosis; the 'Backsliders' Blues Band'; being a performer, not a musician; early influences in music; Pomona Theatre, Qld., silent movies; his work in schools and his agency, 'Young Australia Workshops'; the death of his parents, his working life; his touring life; religion; Woodford Folk Festival; Gabor Morley.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on 11 December 2009 at Lilyfield, N.S.W.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Related Material:
- Later interview with Mic Conway is available in the National Library of Australia's Oral History and Folklore Collection at ORAL TRC 6124/170.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (2 p.)
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Created/Published Date is Before 1955
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1833
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