COLLECTION NAME:
Soundscapes of the People: A Musical Ethnography of Pueblo, Colorado
Record
Collection Name:
Soundscapes of the People: A Musical Ethnography of Pueblo, Colorado
Title:
Elizabeth Montoya Interview March 31, 2022
Title Type:
Devised
Name:
Montoya, Elizabeth
Name Role Term Text:
Interviewee
Name:
Thomas, Susan
Name Role Term Text:
Interviewer
Resource Type:
Moving image
Genre:
Oral histories
Date Created:
2022-03-31
Language Term:
English
Extent:
1 online resource (1 video file) (38 min., 16 sec.)
Physical Description Note:
For access to the recordings on YouTube contact the University of Colorado Boulder American Music Research Center.
Abstract:
Elizabeth Montoya is the mother of Bobby Montoya, a well-known and now-deceased guitar teacher and performer in the live music scene of Pueblo, Colorado. She recounts her son's musical education, performance history, and impact on music in Pueblo.
Note:
00:00:00 Susan Thomas, the Director of the American Music Research Center introduces herself. Elizabeth Montoya introduces herself and her son Bobby Montoya, sharing about their early music experiences. Additional topics include: country music, guitar, New Mexico, radio ,Rainsville, rock music, steel mill, and music education 00:03:12 Elizabeth describes Bobby's early involvement with local bands and musicians. Additional topics include: Carlos Kroll, guitar, jazz, Tejano, and The Alpine. 00:07:13 Elizabth talks about Bobby's lessons and visit to a jazz festival with Johnny Smith. Additional topics include: Benny Goodman Award, Colorado Springs, lessons, and Salt Lake City. 00:11:52 Elizabeth shows pictures of Bobby playing in bands and describes Bobby's teaching experiences and the various groups with which Bobby played. Additional topics include: Bill Mercer Trio, country music, CSU-Pueblo, Denver Symphony, guitar improvisation, Marilyn McCoo, Martinez band, Paul Enright and the Entourage, popular music, Riverside, Solid Gold, and music performance. 00:16:23 Elizabeth shares about Bobby's struggles with diabetes and the community's support for him. Additional topics include: visual impairment, Chet Atkins, and Nashville 00:20:18 Thomas asks if Bobby recorded. Elizabeth talks about how Bobby was represented in local media. Additional topics include: article, Barbara Bustillos, Tony Ortega and local news. 00:24:19 Elizabeth speaks about Bobby's attitudes towards his awards and successful students. Additional topics include: Benny Goodman trophy, Eric Valdez, Phil Valdez, Pueblo Music Awards, and music education. 00:26:50 Elizabeth talks about Bobby's musical style and recording preferences. Additional topics include: Duane Jaramillo, fans, jazz licks, Klamm's Shell, Rudy Herreram YouTube, and collaboration. 00:31:14 Thomas asks Elizabeth to identify members of his bands in various photographs. Elizabeth talks about Bobby's early bands and experiences playing in Pueblo. Additional topics include: bass, Carlos Trujillo, Cordova Brothers, Dave Arteaga, Gaetano's, Gary Tonano, Green Jade Quartet, Joey Martinez, keyboard, Linda Amman, Musicians' Union, Sam Chacon, The Challengers, The Fascinators, Tim Graham. End of recording.
Note Type:
Time coded description
Note:
Collection is a collaboration between the American Music Research Center (AMRC) and the Colorado State University Pueblo Foundation. For more information contact the AMRC.
Subject Topic:
Music--Instruction and study
Subject Topic:
Guitar
Subject Topic:
Live music
Subject Name:
Montoya, Bobby
Subject Geographic:
Pueblo (Colorado, United States, North America) (populated place)
Subject Genre:
Jazz
Subject Genre:
Rock music
Identifier:
Elizabeth_Montoya_111924_2022-03-31.mp4
Physical Location:
American Music Research Center
Date Captured:
2022
Internet Media Type:
video/mp4
Digital Origin:
born digital
Access Condition:
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