Albert 'Dooley' Chapman
Albert 'Dooley' Chapman (1892-1982) lived in Dunedoo, NSW. He was the ninth of twelve children at the family property "Blackheath", Cobborah, NSW. Dooley began playing a concertina at age 10. He learnt his music in the family home and immediate community. His father and an uncle played violin, other siblings played fiddle, concertina and piano.
Dooley Chapman was interviewed and recorded on a number of occasions,
- Chris Sullivan in 1981, [1] Albert Dooley Chapman interviewed; [2] Also available online [3]
- Chris Sullivan in 1981, [4], Albert Dooley Chapman and Richard Pinecutt recorded at 2ARM-FM Armidale Community Radio.
- Chris Sullivan in 1981, [5], Talks about the concertina, Billy Chandler, dances, playing styles, playing with his sister, working for his father, going to the Leadville races, an Aboriginal woman, MC singing out dances, tunes for dances.
- Chris Sullivan in 1981, [6], Albert Dooley Chapman appearing on the sound track of Australia Council Archival Film Series.
- Chris Sullivan and Jacko Kevans in December 1981, [7], Also available online [8]
- Chris Sullivan in January 1982, [9], Albert Dooley Chapman, Jacko Kevans and Chris Sullivan recorded at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
- Jacko Kevans in 1990, [16], Excerpts from a radio program presenting some of Chris Sullivan's folklore recordings.
Some of these recordings were released on a CD produced by Chris Sullivan: "Your Good Self", Chris Sullivan's Australian Folk Masters - Dooley Chapman, No. 1
"This C.D. features Albert "Dooley" Chapman of Dunedoo, N.S.W., playing concertina, talking and singing. Dooley was an expert concertina player who played for dances in his district over much of his long lifespan. On this C.D. Dooley plays on his own, and on some tracks is accompanied by Mark Rummery, a musician who played with Dooley while he was still with us. Mark's understated accompaniment is delightful. Music is interspersed with segments of Dooley chatting to Mark and to Chris Sullivan about his music and about his experiences playing for dances in his district. This is a unique recording, giving a real insight into the social and musical heritage of Australian bush dances. Dooley was a delightful man, and his humour and character shine through on this C.D. This is a "Must Have" C.D." - Julie Castles, [17] on "Walcha Road Recordings, sourced July 2025
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