Black and White 1912
42nd Gathering Featured Artists
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4m 31s
Allen shares the story behind a photograph taken in 1912 around the time that cars were taking over from the horses, BX Company stages, and freight wagons on the Cariboo Road in the interior of British Columbia. Allen Dobb sings "Black and White 1912."
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Allen Dobb Trio
Victoria, BC
Singer-songwriter Allen Dobb crafts songs that resonate with authenticity and a deep sense of place, inspired by his childhood on a farm in northwestern Alberta and his passion for range management. He blends masterful musicianship, and storytelling into performances that are deeply rooted in tradition.
"Black and White 1912"
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