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Today (May 5) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1953, MCNULTY-MANIA was rampant in St. John's. Following six sold-out shows at the city's largest venue, Pitts Memorial Hall, two more shows were added. Bonnie James🍀🫐 Arlene Churchill- To Each Their Own. Con O'Brien #McNultyFamily #IrishMusic #IrishAmerican

Today (May 6) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1947 LAVERNE SQUIRES was born. She was a NFLD folk singer in the 1960s & '70s with the bands Land of Mordor & Lukey's Boat. She had a unique voice with incredible range & a haunting tone. Selina Boland NL Folk Arts Society NL Folk Festival Mike Critch Campbell

Today (May 7) in #NLMusicHistory... In 2021 singer/songwriter/actor BRYAN HENNESSEY died. His bands included Gunther, The Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Lukey's Boat, & The Wonderful Grand Band. His acting credits included The Adventures of Faustus Bidgood & Rare Birds, & many more!

Today (May 8) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1976, RCA Records ran a full page ad in RPM WEEKLY magazine..."Wanted-The Outlaws". The outlaws included Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Geo Hamilton IV & Newfoundland's ROY PAYNE! Hurtin For Real #RoyPayne #CountryMusic #OutlawCountry

Today (May 9) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1968 an AD in The Daily News announced that NFLD's TV & Recording Star - "The King of The Keyboard" LLOYD BURRY, would play two extra shows at MUN's "Little Theatre"! He plays his own specially engineered Hammond! Sean Murray Wm. Paul Kinsman 🫐

Today (May 10) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1989, "Hank Williams-The Show He Never Gave" starring RON HYNES, debuted in St. John's. "The set & costumes area authentic, the music is fantastic, & Hynes' acting is realistic." The show was booked for 11 nights but cancelled after five.

Today (May 11) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1962, The Old Mill Night Club in St. John's featured a Big Floor Show featuring a new - different RALPH WALKER COMBO, JOAN MORRISSEY, MARY LOU COLLINS, JIM DUFF and others! TOM MORRISSEY🫐

Today (May 12) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1965, The Daily News reported that THE VISCOUNTS were ready to appear in St. John's after playing the Avalon Peninsula for a year. Band spokesman, GORD TRACEY, later became "NFLD's Elvis" & recorded two LP's with THE CONSTELLATIONS!

Today (May 13) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1957, a writer to the editor of The Evening Telegram said that VOCM had lost one of NL's most popular ballad singers & announcers when SAGEBRUSH SAM resigned. Mike Critch Campbell Terry Hart YOUR VOCM Mark Critch #SagebrushSam #OmarBlondahl

Today (May 14) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1965 Joey Smallwood's career was on wheels as the Liberals held their 15th Annual Ball at St. John's Memorial Stadium. MARY LOU COLLINS' career was in high gear too. She likely sang "Hello Joey". Check it out! dropbox.com/scl/fi/et061c4…

Today (May 15) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1968, The Evening Telegram reported that MARY LOU COLLINS career was on wheels! Fresh from USA tours with Bob Hope & Jack Benny, Mary Lou wants to be known as a Canadian. She was in St. John's to film a commercial for EPA.

Today (May 16) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1979, NFLD's "First Lady of the Accordion", MINNIE WHITE, graced the cover of The NFLD Herald TV Week, NL's largest publication. Before that, she was profiled in Weekend Magazine, Canada's biggest-selling publication. 🪗 Bruce Triggs

Today (May 17) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1980, EDDIE EASTMAN was a rising country music star. The proof - he made the cover of the Newfoundland Herald! He was also been named Big Country's Outstanding New Artist of the Year, and Radio Programmers Music's Best New Artist.

Today (May 18) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1972, THE ROWDYMAN, starring Grand Falls native GORDON PINSENT who also wrote the script, had its world premiere at the Paramount Theatre in St. John's. Kevin Kelly @NFLDFactory Geoff Meeker 🫐 #TheRowdyMan #GordonPinsent #NLMovie #WillGeer

Today (May 19) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1984, The NFLD Herald reported that St. John's rock band 12 GAUGE was making enormous strides forward. They had enough material for a second album, and were set to embark on a tour of all stadiums on the Island. Geoff Meeker 🫐 John Hutton

Today (May 20) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1972, RPM Weekly magazine had a mini-review of Nashville superstar GEO HAMILTON IV's LP "Down East Country". It included songs penned by Newfoundland's ART SCAMMELL, and BURT CUFF. Hurtin For Real

Today (May 21) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1953 THE MCNULTY FAMILY took eastern Newfoundland by storm. After a string of sold-out concerts in St. John's, they were off to Bay Roberts and Carbonear to perform there. Bonnie James🍀🫐 Town of Carbonear Bay Roberts Heritage Society Town of Harbour Grace

Today (May 22) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1968 The St. John's Folk Arts Council chose St. John's folk singing group THE SANDERLINGS to represent Newfoundland at the National Folk Festival to take place on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, on Dominion Day, July 1. Lisa Gushue NL Folk Arts Society NL Folk Festival

Today (May 23) in #NLMusicHistory... In 1954, The Sunday Herald postulated that a recording of Newfoundland folk songs would be a great souvenir for tourists. (At that time, there were only two such albums - one by ALAN MILLS and the other by ED McCURDY) Geoff Meeker 🫐 NL Folk Arts Society