Smith, Pat. Pat Smith discusses the performance of old time concerts in Heart's Content, Newfoundland.

• Main Author: Squarey, Mel
• Other Authors: Smith, Pat
• Format: Audio
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: Festive events and games; Music and song; Dance; Smith; Pat; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_arts/id/6

Pat Smith discusses the performance of old time concerts in Heart's Content, Newfoundland. Pat Smith describes an what an old time concert is; the production of an old time concert; where the concerts are typically held; when the concerts were held in Heart’s Content, Newfoundland and Labrador by the Mizzen Heritage Society; old time concerts that happen at special times or for special events; St. Patrick’s Day Old Time Concerts; the involvement of the community in practices for skits and costumes; the audience for old time concerts; how the old time concert sold out; Pat talks about the 2011 concert activities; feedback about the 2011 concert; the fan favorite skit “Uncle Dicky” by John Warren; the planning process behind a concert; the importance of an old time concert to the community of Heart’s Content and area; the concern about concerts not passing on to the next generation.