Week of June 29 - Music

Sandy Morris (guest editor)

Sandy Morris, known to his musical friends as “the easternmost guitar player in North America” is an accomplished and multi-talented musician, producer, and engineer based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Picking up his first guitar at the age of 15, Morris has made his living as a performer since 1965. An original member of the legendary Wonderful Grand Band, his more recent collaborations include Rasa (with Erin Best), and the Eight Track Favourites.
Sandy Morris has contributed his own compositions, his performances, and his musical expertise to film and television projects for more than 30 years. His credits include serving as musical director or producer for Land and Sea, Violet, Tommy, East Cost Music Awards, and Codco, among many other projects. In addition to his own projects and featured appearances, he continues to perform with numerous other musicians on their recordings and live performances.

Please note: The potential subjects below are meant as SUGGESTIONS ONLY and not intended to be a comprehensive list. If you have a particular topic that you would like to create an entry for that is NOT included here, PLEASE feel free to pursue that topic.

Wikipedia Needs Assessment –
Newfoundland and Labrador Music

A selection of existing articles to improve:

Music of Newfoundland and Labrador (needs improvement)
Duane Andrews (needs citations)
Emile Benoit (needs expansion)
Anita Best (needs expansion)
Wilf Doyle (needs expansion)
Mary Lou Farrell (needs expansion)
Patrick Moran (needs citations)
Pamela Morgan (needs expansion)
Joan Morrissey (needs expansion and discography)
Fergus O’Byrne (needs citations)
Jim Payne (needs citations)
David Pomeroy (needs citations)
Kelly Russell (needs expansion)
Glenn Simmons (needs expansion and citations)
Georgina Stirling (needs citations)
Corey and Trina (needs expansion and citations)
Figgy Duff (needs expansion and citations)
Gramercy Riffs (needs expansion and citations)
Quintessential Vocal Ensemble (needs expansion and citations)
Rawlins Cross (needs expansion and citations)
Ryan’s Fancy (needs citations)
Tipatchimun (needs expansion and citations)
Hangashore Folk Festival (needs improvement)
Tuckamore Festival (needs expansion and citations)

Suggested New Articles to Create:

Carol Brothers
Barry Canning
Eddie Coffey
Ellis Coles
Wince Coles
Mary Lou Collins
Noel Dinn
Rufus Guinchard
Charles Hutton
Harry Martin
Gerald Mitchell
Shirley Montague
Sandy Morris
Peter Narvaez
Dave Panting
Denis Parker
Art Stoyles
Ralph Walker
Ray Walsh
Da Slyme
The Dorymen
The Ducats
The Masterless Men
The Punters
Red Island
The Sanderlings
Tickle Harbour
Grey Foggy Day – Eddie Coffey
Music and Friends - Simani
St. John’s Waltz – Ron Hynes
Saltwater Joys – Wayne Chaulk
Lawnya Vawnya
Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival
Opera on the Avalon

Online Resources on Newfoundland and Labrador Music
“Music” in Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador Volume 3, pp. 667-676
Music – Heritage Newfoundland and Labrador website
Music in St. John’s in The Canadian Encyclopedia
Newfoundland and Labrador Studies Vol. 22 (1), 2007 (Issue devoted to Music)
Newfoundland Quarterly, Summer 2011, Vol. 104(1) (Issue devoted to Traditional Music and Dance)
Canadian Folk Music (Journal with NL content)
Newfoundland Noise (articles about NL music)
NLTrad (database of traditional music)
Discography of Newfoundland and Labrador (database that identifies recordings)
NewFound Records Radio Show
MacEdward Leach and the Songs of Atlantic Canada

Also consult Online Resources with Newfoundland and Labrador Content.

Recommended readings and potential citations for articles:

Andersen, Joan. Music Notables in Makkovik. 2018.
Bennett, Margaret. Jerome : Just One More Song; Local, Social & Political History in the Repertoire of a Newfoundland-Irish Singer. Ochtertyre, Scotland: Grace Note Publications, 2012.
Bishop, Bruce. From Where I Sit, Best Seat in the House : A Music History of Central Newfoundland, 1905-2018. 
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL : Bounty Print, 2019.
Borlase, Tim. Songs of Labrador. Fredericton, N.B.: Goose Lane, 1993.
Cianciulli, Tonia Evans, and Calvin D. Evans. The Heart's Obsession : An Intimate Biography of Newfoundland Songstress Georgina Stirling. St. John's : Flanker Press Ltd., 2019.
Colton, Glenn David. Newfoundland Rhapsody : Frederick R. Emerson and the Musical Culture of the Island. Montreal : McGill-Queen's University Press, 2014.
Crewe, Corey. Life Is a Journey : The Roads I've Taken : A Memoir. Canada? : Corey Gladstone Crewe, 2017.
Dodd, Greg and Wayne Sturge. Rock & Roll Comes to Newfoundland & Labrador : An Archive. St. John's, N.L.: DRC Pub., 2008.
Doyle, Alan. Where I Belong : From Small Town to Great Big Sea. Toronto : Doubleday Canada, 2014.
Doyle, Marjorie M. Reels, Rock and Rosaries : Confessions of a Newfoundland Musician. East Lawrencetown, N.S.: Pottersfield, 2005.
Hallett, Bob. Writing out the Notes. London, Ont.: Insomniac, 2010.
Johnson, Ray, and Johnson, Johnny. I Know That Voice : Rural Newfoundland and Labrador Songs, Recitations, Accordion and Fiddle Tunes. St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador : DRC Publishing, 2013.
Marche, Pat. Musicians of Bay St. George and the Port Au Port Peninsula. St. John's, N.L.?: Mocauque, 2012.
Marche, Pat. The Musicians of Bay St. George, the Codroy Valley & Port Aux Basques. 
Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador : Mocauque Publishing, 2016.
Mercer, Paul, and Pamela J. Gray. Newfoundland Songs and Ballads in Print 1842-1974 : A Title and First-line Index. St. John's: Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1979.
Peyton, Amy Louise. Nightingale of the North. St. John's, Nfld.: Jesperson Press, 1983.
Quigley, Colin. Music from the Heart : Compositions of a Folk Fiddler. Athens, Ga.: University of Georgia, 1995.
Russell, Kelly. Rufus Guinchard : The Man and His Music. St. John's, Nfld.: H. Cuff Publications, 1982.
Sawler, Harvey. One Man Grand Band : The Lyrical Life of Ron Hynes. St. John's, NL, Canada : Breakwater, 2016.
Scammell, A. R. Newfoundland Echoes. St. John's Nfld.: Cuff Publications, 1988.
Stafford, Debbie Morrissey. Yes My Dear- the Life and times of Joan Morrissey : Newfoundland's First Lady of Song. Vancouver, B.C.: Archetype Print, 2003.
Taft, Michael. A Regional Discography of Newfoundland and Labrador 1904-1972. St. John's: Memorial University of Newfoundland, Folklore and Language Archive, 1975.
Walsh, Alice. A Gift of Music : Emile Benoit and His Fiddle. St. John's, N.L.: Tuckamore, 2010.
Woodford, Paul. Charles Hutton : "Newfoundland's Greatest Musician and Dramatist", 1861- 1949. St. John's: Creative Printers, 1983.
Woodford, Paul. The Life and Contributions of Ignatius Rumboldt to Music in Newfoundland. St. John's, Nfld.: Creative, 1984.
Woodford, Paul. "We Love the Place, O Lord": A History of the Written Musical Tradition of Newfoundland and Labrador to 1949. St. John's, Nfld.: Creative, 1988.

Compiled June 26, 2020
Centre for Newfoundland Studies
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