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Rock Meets Bone fonds

  • MS-5-19
  • Fonds
  • 1981 - 1991, predominant 1989
Fonds contains records relating to the production and contributing artists of CKDU radio's program Rock Meets Bone. Items include episode scripts and notes, correspondence, administrative documents, cassette tapes with raw episode interviews, and a USB drive containing both raw source interviews and finished episodes.

Rock Meets Bone

Sarah Denny : Rescued Voices

File contains one digital recording of the raw source audio used to create the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Rescued Voices" with Sarah Denny, which aired on October 20, 1989.

Philip Glass : From New York to Nova Scotia

File contains one digital recording of the raw source audio used to create the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "From New York to Nova Scotia" with Philip Glass, which aired on November 17, 1989.

Peter Lieberson : A newcomer's view

File contains one digital recording of the raw source audio used to create the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "A newcomer's view" with Peter Lieberson, which aired on November 24, 1989.

Introduction to Rock Meets Bone : Collage

File contains one digital recording of the raw source audio used to create the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Introduction to Rock Meets Bone" or "Collage", which aired on December 1, 1989.

Alastair MacLeod : A Cape Breton Christmas

  • MS-5-19, Box 1, Cassette 17; MS-5-19, Box 1, Cassette 18
  • File
  • December 1989
  • Part of Rock Meets Bone fonds

File contains one digital recording of the raw source audio used to create the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "A Cape Breton Christmas" with Alistair MacLeod, which aired on December 8, 1989.

The story of Rock Meets Bone

File contains one digital recording of the raw source audio used to create "The story of Rock Meets Bone," aired on CBC Radio’s Atlantic Airwaves, which was recorded on January 9, 1991.

Episode 4, Robbie O'Neill

File contains one digital recording of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Tighten the Traces, Haul in the Reins" with Robbie O'Neill (with music by Nathan Curry), which aired on October 13, 1989. The recording is on side A.

Working theatre project : [episode one of Rock Meets Bone]

File contains an audio cassette with episode one of the radio program Rock Meets Bone hosted by Brian Guns. The episode highlights a performance of "Time Out" produced as part of the Working Theatre Project organized by Mulgrave Road Theatre. The episode aired on September 22, 1989. The recording is on side B of the audio cassette.

Episode 3, Clary Croft

File contains one digital recording of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Nova Scotia Gold : part two" with Clary Croft, which aired on October 6, 1989.

Episode 2, Helen Creighton

File contains one digital recording of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Nova Scotia Gold : part one" with local folklorist Helen Creighton, which aired on September 29, 1989.

Episode 6, George Elliott Clarke

File contains one digital recording of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Black life in Digby County" with George Elliott Clarke, which aired on October 27, 1989.

Episode 5, Sarah Denny

File contains one digital recording of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Rescued Voices" with Sarah Denny, which aired on October 20, 1989.

Episode 7, Gaelic

File contains one digital recording of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Tales Until Dawn" with the Cape Gael Co-op, which aired on November 3, 1989.

Episode 8, Joe Cormier and Jerry Holland

File contains one digital recording of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "The migration of two fiddlers" about Joe Cormier and Jerry Holland, which aired on November 10, 1989.

Episode 9, Philip Glass

File contains one digital recording of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "From New York to Nova Scotia" with Philip Glass, which aired on November 17, 1989.

Episode 10, Peter Lieberson

File contains one digital recording of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "A newcomer's view" with Peter Lieberson, which aired on November 24, 1989.

Episode 12, Alastair MacLeod

File contains one digital recording of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "A Cape Breton Christmas" with Alistair MacLeod, which aired on December 8, 1989. The recording is on side B.

The story of Rock Meets Bone

File contains one digital recording of "The story of Rock Meets Bone," aired on CBC Radio’s Atlantic Airwaves, which was recorded on January 9, 1991. This recording came after the CBC program replayed slightly edited versions of Sarah Denny and Joe Cormier/Jerry Holland's Rock Meets Bone episodes. The continuity script was written by Brain Guns.

Robbie O'Neill : Tighten the Traces, Haul in the Reins

File contains one digital recording of the raw source audio used to create the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Tighten the Traces, Haul in the Reins" with Robbie O'Neill (with music by Nathan Curry), which aired on October 13, 1989.

Correspondence and broadcast schedules for Rock Meets Bone

File includes correspondence with CKDU, Sackville Heights Junior High, Eskasoni Elementary and Junior High, and the University College of Cape Breton, broadcast schedules, a blank waiver, a newspaper article, program notes, and documents from the conference that inspired Rock Meets Bone.

Philip Glass : From New York to Nova Scotia

File contains documents regarding the creation of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "From New York to Nova Scotia" with Philip Glass, which aired on November 17, 1989. The episode features an interview and music from Glass in Cape Breton. Materials include handwritten production and interview notes, an introduction, praise and awards, a discography, and newspaper articles about Glass.

Peter Lieberson : A newcomer's view

File contains documents regarding the creation of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "A newcomer's view" with Peter Lieberson, which aired on November 24, 1989. The episode features an interview with Lieberson, a composer and music professor, as well as excerpts from musical recordings. Materials include handwritten production, intro/outro, and interview notes.

Introduction to Rock Meets Bone : Collage

File contains documents regarding the creation of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Introduction to Rock Meets Bone" or "Collage", which aired on December 1, 1989. The episode features the story of the radio show, as told by its producers and with excerpts from the series. Materials include handwritten production notes and an introduction. Materials also include a second folder, titled "Normaway," which includes a Rock Meets Bone production diary including the artists' early interest in the program and some travel.

Alastair MacLeod : A Cape Breton Christmas

File contains documents regarding the creation of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "A Cape Breton Christmas" with Alistair MacLeod, which aired on December 8, 1989. The episode features MacLeod reading "To Every Thing There is a Season" and paying tribute to Alden Nowlan. Materials include handwritten production notes, an introduction, and a conclusion to the show with thanks.

Working Theatre : Time Out

File contains documents regarding the creation of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Time Out" by the Working Theatre, which aired on September 22, 1989. The episode is a play created by five participants of an adult literacy program at the Mulgrave Road Co-op in collaboration with the Guysborough County people. Participants include Hughie Ashe, Elizabeth Byard, Sue Clyke, Ernie Daniel, and Ruth Scott. Materials include an introduction script, handwritten production notes, and a booklet, press release, and information on the adult literacy program.

Helen Creighton : Nova Scotia Gold : part 1 of 2

File contains documents regarding the creation of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Nova Scotia Gold : part one" with local folklorist Helen Creighton, which aired on September 29, 1989. Materials include a newspaper article upon her death, an introduction to an interview conducted with Peter Lieberson, and handwritten production notes.

Clary Croft : Nova Scotia Gold : part 2 of 2

File contains documents regarding the creation of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Nova Scotia Gold : part two" with Clary Croft, which aired on October 6, 1989. Croft was responsible for organizing Helen Creighton's collection for the Nova Scotia Public Archives, and carried on her work in cultural heritage education. Materials include an introduction to the episode and handwritten production notes.

Robbie O'Neill : Tighten the Traces, Haul in the Reins

File contains documents regarding the creation of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Tighten the Traces, Haul in the Reins" with Robbie O'Neill (with music by Nathan Curry), which aired on October 13, 1989. The episode follows Robbie acting as Leo Kennedy of Canso, a peddler with cerebral palsy who died in 1982. Materials include an introduction to the episode, handwritten production notes, and documents from the Mulgrave Road Co-op Theatre documenting the play version of the episode.

Sarah Denny : Rescued Voices

File contains documents regarding the creation of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Rescued Voices" with Sarah Denny, which aired on October 20, 1989. The episode features an interview conducted by Ruth Holmes Whitehead discussing Mi'gmaq song and dance. Materials include handwritten production notes and introductions.

George Elliott Clarke : Black life in Digby County

File contains documents regarding the creation of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Black life in Digby County" with George Elliott Clarke, which aired on October 27, 1989. The episode features Clarke's poetry and passion stemming from growing up around black Nova Scotians. Materials include handwritten production notes, an introduction, correspondence, and a collection of Clarke's poetry including some analysis.

The Cape Gael Co-op : Tales Until Dawn

File contains documents regarding the creation of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "Tales Until Dawn" with the Cape Gael Co-op, which aired on November 3, 1989. The episode features Gaelic story-telling, song, and music. Materials include handwritten production notes, an introduction, and business cards.

Joe Cormier and Jerry Holland : The migration of two fiddlers

File contains documents regarding the creation of the Rock Meets Bone episode titled "The migration of two fiddlers" about Joe Cormier and Jerry Holland, which aired on November 10, 1989. The episode features a profile of the two musicians done by Brian Guns. Materials include handwritten production notes, introductions, one photograph of Joe Cormier, music order sheets (filled out), and business cards.

Documentation of artists and programs

  • Series
  • November 16, 1981 - December 1989, prodominant September 1989 - December 1989
  • Part of Rock Meets Bone fonds

Series contains materials documenting the work of the various artists that contributed to Rock Meets Bone. Written material includes scripted introductions, conclusions, and handwritten production notes about each episode and artist.

Finished episodes

Sub-Series includes the digital audio files of the finished episodes aired on Rock Meets Bone. Episodes include and introduction and conclusion narrated by Brain Guns, and interviews, performances, or music created by the artist. Sub-Series also includes one digital audio file from CBC's Atlantic Airwaves detailing the story of Rock Meets Bone.