| Summary: | Ernie Pynn discusses Newfoundland traditional music, the importance of preserving Newfoundland culture and language, and songs that tell stories about days gone by. 00:00 Introductions; 01:23 How he got started playing traditional music, inspired by Ryan's Fancy; 02:18 Plays with friends for senior's homes, fundraisers, etc, plays mix of Irish, Traditional and Country music; 03:33 Description of the Baccalieu Trail Traditional Skills Inventory; 04:11 Computer glitches; 05:08 Continued description of Baccalieu Trail Traditional Skills Inventory; 05:52 Stopped playing because life got busy and needed a push to get back into it; 06:20 Coffee house performances in Baccalieu Trail region; 08:04 Challenge getting people to appreciate traditional music; 10:04 Gained opportunities to meet people and socialize from knowing how to play music; 11:15 Favourite songs include From Galway to Graceland, Bound Down for Newfoundland, Saltwater Joys, Tickle Cove Pond, The Bully Boat Song, etc; 16:15 Traditional music is a means to keep Newfoundland culture alive; 17:07 Losing the Newfoundland accent, Newfoundland-English words; 19:14 Randall Mercer in Spaniard's Bay taught fiddle; 21:24 Need to expose kids to traditional music to keep tradition alive; 22:22 Traditional music keeps our history alive, music shows traditional skills and lifestyles; 25:47 Origin of band name, Long Drung
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