Category Archives: Merthyr

Popular Music History: Merthyr Tydfil has a Place!

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Paul Carr

Well, after two years, one of my most gratifying publishing moments to date is to receive this edited collection today. It features six chapters, focusing on places such as Aberdare, Liverpool, Ebbw Vale, Birmingham, Liverpool and Merthyr Tydfil. I am … Continue reading →

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History of Popular Music in Merthyr Tydfil Exhibition: Thanks!

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Paul Carr

Well, after around two years of planning, interviewing many community members and collating close to 200 photographs, the Lost History of Popular Music in Merthyr Tydifil Exhibition at the Redhouse is in its last week of a one month run. … Continue reading →

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The Lost and Found Musical History of Merthyr Tydfil

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Paul Carr

Photo Courtesy of George Jones So, after around two years of planning, the Lost Musical Histories of Merthyr Tydfil exhibition was launched on Saturday 27th of January. It was launched by a one-day symposium, and featured speakers from both Wales … Continue reading →

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The Lost Musical Memories of Merthyr Tydfil

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Paul Carr

This week I have been preparing for the week of activities we are doing as part of this years Being Human Festival. This work will include capturing memories of community members who remember the years 1955-1975 in addition to getting … Continue reading →

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Memories of Merthyr Popular Music: Dai Shell

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Paul Carr

I am currently working toward putting on an exhibition in Merthyr Town Hall on the history of popular music in the town between 1955-1975. As a taster, here are a few short digital stories from ex Sassafras member Dai Shell. … Continue reading →

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Pink Floyd in Merthyr Tydfil: The Evidence!

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Paul Carr

Well, after hearing about the infamous Pink Floyd gig that took place in Merthyr Tydfil towards the end of 1968, I have eventually found some evidence. In some of my previous posts on this, some people were unsure if Syd … Continue reading →

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Popular Music in Merthyr Tydfil Update

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Paul Carr

Just a quick update on my Merthyr Music project. Well, over the last couple of months, with the help of community members, I have put together the beginnings of a community archive of popular music memorabilia, in addition to a … Continue reading →

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Memories of Music Making in Merthyr Tydfil

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Paul Carr

I had a fantastic session this week talking with some people at a coffee morning up at the 3Gs in Merthyr Tydfil about their memories of music making in the town. This session is going to be followed by a … Continue reading →

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