The New Penelope and Its Era (1965-1970) The New Penelope and Its Era (1965-1970) ARCMTL
In this interview excerpt, Alan Brown, former band member of the popular band The Sidetrack, remembers the danger of having long hair in Montreal in the 1960s and […]
Michael (Mike) Bunting, former fan of The New Penelope, tells ARCMTL an anecdote about the absurd turn-out of one of the love-ins held on Mount Royal, during the […]
In this clip, The Sidetrack is playing on the gazebo on Mount Royal in the summer of 1967. The event is one of the 3 love-in concerts that […]
This article relates in a few words the short life of The New Penelope, from its successful days to its downfall. Transcription: (Caption of photo) GARY EISENKRAFT He […]
During an interview with ARCMTL, a nostalgic Pierre Huet, well-known Quebec songwriter, recounts The New Penelope’s closing concert and its unexpected ending. Here is the English translation of […]
In this audio clip, Gary Eisenkraft’s childhood friend Richard King remembers Gary’s untarnishable passion for music through the years, despite the challenges he faced. Transcription: Richard King: You […]
This advertisement in the McGill Daily announced the Big Blues benefit concert presented by The Society for the Preservation of the New Penelope in 1968. Known Blues bands […]
This is a ticket for Big Blues benefit concert that was presented by The Society for the Preservation of the New Penelope in 1968 at the McGill Student […]
This article in La Presse newspaper presents The New Penelope’s financial difficulties and announces fundraising event for its support. Transcription (translated from original text in French): To save […]
Here is a letter sent to The New Penelope membership owners in August 1968 announcing a call for donations and a benefit concert to support The New Penelope. […]
This article in The Gazette announces the closing of “The Pen”, a nickname given to The New Penelope. Transcription (partial): David Bist Complacency has killed The Pen The […]
Here is an advertisement in The Gazette newspaper for the Benefit Concert Light Show that was organized by The Society for the Preservation of The New Penelope in […]
