George (Georges) R. Pariseau was a premier dance fiddler in the thumb of Michigan and Detroit area for many years. He was born in LaChute Quebec on November 29,…
Back in the 70s/80s, Stephen Williams and the Port Huron Museum hosted "rap and jam," sessions, which were get togethers of the regions old-time musicians. From those gatherings a book…
The below recording comes from the Karl Byarski collection (linked in the recordings section). This recording was an interview/visit by a Michigander at Durocher's home in 1964, where a recording…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nn4OupFQFIThe above video is embedded from Youtube and the Michigan Traditional Arts Program channel of Lois Bettesworth playing with "Shades of Blue," her band. Info and Photos provided by Eliot…
Aerial photo of Whiskey Point, taken by Trae McMaken from John McCafferty's plane. By Trae McMaken I've been chasing the history of this tune , Whiskey Point Jig, for at…
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