On the subject of my old home in Tatamagouche, I couldn't help butt think back to a notable character who was also my neighbour and friend, Lloyd Tattrie, so I did a little sleuthing. Note the following:
Note some other info on Lloyd Tattrie:
2011 Inductees :
Lloyd Tattrie was born and raised in French River, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia on a family farm, which he eventually owned and operated until he retired. He began playing the fiddle at age 11 and continued for over 88 years.
Throughout his life, Lloyd played for old time dances over Nova Scotia but especially along the North Shore, Pictou County. He was a participant, organizer, and judge in fiddling contests all over the Maritimes winning numerous awards and trophies. As a founding member of the Maritime Fiddle Association, Lloyd was one of the first Directors. Lloyd was a member of the North Shore Fiddlers, the Harmony Trail Old Time Bluegrass band with whom he played many bluegrass festivals. He is the owner of several fiddles including a ‘Roth’ fiddle which he uses to play at fundraisers and shows helping many communities in the province.
As a songwriter, Lloyd has composed over 30 fiddle tunes and has recorded on several CD’s including one called ‘83 Years of Fiddling’. He has received many coveted awards including the Tara Lynn Touesnard Memorial Award, the Curtis Hicks Memorial Award as well as a certificate of recognition from the Maritime Fiddlers association. He has been inducted to the Canadian Archives of Music in Ottawa. Lloyd has been profiled in the ‘Maritime Fiddlers newsletter’ and from Ottawa in ‘The Canadian Grand Masters Fiddlers newsletter’.
Lloyd is an inspiration to Nova Scotia fiddlers and musicians. His love of music and of the art of fiddling is evident in his work and as he continues to teach and encourage old and young fiddlers. Lloyd lives in Tatamagouche and thanks “family, friends, fans and fellow musicians for their excellent support over the years”.
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Sources:
Truro Daily News Articles :
He died a few months ago at 102 years of age!! What I realize as well, is that his birthday is an addition to the "Notable Day" pattern-cluster given that December 13 is the date of my car crash... the one major incident that brought me to my sense... my Tou Sense that is-- I became aware of my inner twin and the inner twin world at work in my life and world... via a vast array of "pattern-clusters".
- Lloyd Tattrie (Born: Dec. 13, 1912, in French River - April 12, 2015) 102
Note some other info on Lloyd Tattrie:
While teaching himself to fiddle, Tattrie said he was a fan of Don Messer, who was named an honourary member of the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame in 1998.
- PICKED UP FIDDLE: At age 11
- OWNS: Two fiddles - one about 10 years old, the other more than 100
- FIRST TUNE LEARNED: Soldier's Joy
- ALBUMS RECORDED: One solo
- RECOGNITION: 1996 Curtis Hicks Award; 50-year recognition plaque from Tatamagouche Fire Department; 40-year recognition plaque from Piper's Picnic
- Inductees into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame
- Donald Charles Frederick "Don" Messer (May 9, 1909 – March 26, 1973)
So note th birthday of the two Inductees... both born on the same day, hence generating a "May 9" pattern-cluster.
- Clarence Eugene "Hank" Snow (May 9, 1914 – December 20, 1999)
2011 Inductees :
Lloyd Tattrie
Lloyd Tattrie was born and raised in French River, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia on a family farm, which he eventually owned and operated until he retired. He began playing the fiddle at age 11 and continued for over 88 years.
Throughout his life, Lloyd played for old time dances over Nova Scotia but especially along the North Shore, Pictou County. He was a participant, organizer, and judge in fiddling contests all over the Maritimes winning numerous awards and trophies. As a founding member of the Maritime Fiddle Association, Lloyd was one of the first Directors. Lloyd was a member of the North Shore Fiddlers, the Harmony Trail Old Time Bluegrass band with whom he played many bluegrass festivals. He is the owner of several fiddles including a ‘Roth’ fiddle which he uses to play at fundraisers and shows helping many communities in the province.
As a songwriter, Lloyd has composed over 30 fiddle tunes and has recorded on several CD’s including one called ‘83 Years of Fiddling’. He has received many coveted awards including the Tara Lynn Touesnard Memorial Award, the Curtis Hicks Memorial Award as well as a certificate of recognition from the Maritime Fiddlers association. He has been inducted to the Canadian Archives of Music in Ottawa. Lloyd has been profiled in the ‘Maritime Fiddlers newsletter’ and from Ottawa in ‘The Canadian Grand Masters Fiddlers newsletter’.
Lloyd is an inspiration to Nova Scotia fiddlers and musicians. His love of music and of the art of fiddling is evident in his work and as he continues to teach and encourage old and young fiddlers. Lloyd lives in Tatamagouche and thanks “family, friends, fans and fellow musicians for their excellent support over the years”.
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Sources:
Truro Daily News Articles :
Funeral for ‘music magic’ fiddler Lloyd Tattrie set for Friday in Tatamagouche
Longtime fiddler plays on
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