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The Lost and Found Musical History of Merthyr Tydfil: A Case Study in Local Music Making
Pre covid, I was looking forward to going to the University of Michigan to deliver a paper talking about what was at that point a new edited collection I had just worked on – focusing on ‘hidden histories of popular … Continue reading
Popular Music History: Merthyr Tydfil has a Place!
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
History of Popular Music in Merthyr Tydfil Exhibition: Thanks!
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
Posted in Merthyr, Musicology
Tagged Austin McCarthy, Cal Ford, Chapter five, Dance Bands, First Impression, Good News, Lost History of Popular Music, Merthyr Tydfil, Pete Lovis, Pink Floyd, The Bystanders, The Cheatin Harts, The Dynatones, The Five of Diamonds, The Herd, The Kirkhouse, The Miners Hall, The Palace Cinema, The Phil Gaye Combo, The Saints, The Small Faces, The Villians, The Westerners
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Merthyr Tydfil and Popular Music: Celebrating a Rich Musical History
As I mentioned in my last post, we launched the #merthyrpop exhibition last week. Here are a few more photos of the event, featuring some of the speakers and community members This was followed by the first week that the … Continue reading
Posted in Merthyr Music Project, Musicology, Popular Music
Tagged ITV, Merthyr Express, Merthyr Tydfil, merthyrpop, Mike Griffiths, popular music, Redhouse
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The Lost and Found Musical History of Merthyr Tydfil
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
Posted in Merthyr, Merthyr Music Project, Musicology
Tagged Lost histories, Merthyr Tydfil, merthyrpop, Redhouse, Womanby Street
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Past and Present: Local Music Making and the Politics of Popular Music
The Red House (Town Hall), Merthyr Tydfil Saturday 27th January 2018, 11am- 4.30pm, Followed by Exhibition Launch Join us for a free one-day research and industry event marking the launch of a one-month exhibition celebrating the hidden history of popular … Continue reading
Posted in Merthyr Music Project, Musicology
Tagged History, Merthyr Music, Merthyr Tydfil, popular music
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Being Human: Recollecting Musical Memories in Merthyr Tydfil
I finished one of the most satisfying experiences of my musical life last week, when we completed an eight day series of events, which involved capturing important musical memories of the community of Merthyr Tydfil. These memories were subsequently taught … Continue reading
The Lost Musical Memories of Merthyr Tydfil
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
Man: Welsh Progressive Rock in Merthyr
When I was growing up in Newcastle during the 1970s, one of may favorite bands was Man. In fact, like many people, when CDs emerged in the late 1980s I disposed of much of my vinyl records (stupidly), but my … Continue reading
Posted in Merthyr Music Project, Music Industry, Musicology
Tagged man, Merthyr Tydfil, Micky Jones, Progressive Rock, Tiffanys
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