Bob Bolton Collection - City of Sydney Oral History Performing Arts interview, June 2013

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A transcript of the interview with Bob's extensive notes is available in our Library -

Catalogue number CIT 535.  44 page interview + supporting documentation (History gleanings from BMC records + Bob Bolton files) & images. 

https://archives.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/1989586 audio & transcript available at this link

Sound - Stereo   Duration (hr:min:sec)  02:25:41

Public access status -   Open to public access

In this group of interviews, visual artists, performers and others from the art world discuss the practise of their craft, the role of art in an urban setting and issues affecting the cultural life of Sydney. As well as practitioners, there is a focus on cultural venues including cinemas, and public art projects within the City of Sydney’s boundaries.  (Audio & interview transcript)

Summary of interview - The Bush Music Club began meeting in Castlereagh Street in central Sydney in 1954. It had a close connections with the Australian Folklore Society. Members researched traditional music and performed at events, dances and on television. Bob Bolton plays many instruments and has been involved with the Club since his youth.

Unique IDOH-000055   Series - City of Sydney oral history collection, 1982 - ongoing  Interviewer - Margaret Leask   
Project name - Art and Culture - Performing Arts
Theme - Art and Culture 
Date of interview - 7th June 2013  Date qualifier -  exact
Format - Audio - Digital

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Bob's supporting documentation

1. (Very Preliminary) Time Line for the Bush Music revival 1950-1967.

2. In the beginning ... The formation and early history of the Bush Music Club by John Meredith 

3. (Duke Tritton) and the folksong movement (pp. 48 & 49 Duke of the Outback by John Meredith, Red Rooster, 1983) 

4. The Bushwhackers - some recollections - Chris Kempster, Feb 2002

5. The First Few Years by Jamie Carlin, Singabout 5(2), Oct 1964, pp.12-14

6. The History of the Victorian Folk Music Club -   (Australian Tradition Aug 1969)

7. Early Bush Music Club days  by Frank Maher (talk from 2012 National Folk Festival)

8. The Bush Music Club - the early days by Chris Woodland. Australian Folklore Network  Conference 2012

9. Bill Scott's speech  about his parents Alan & Gay at 2012 National Folk Festival.

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