Tara Shupe and William Shupe

Recorded September 16, 2022 Archived September 16, 2022 33:29 minutes
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Id: mby022078

Description

Tara Shupe (46) talks with her father, William Shupe (83), about his long career as a music teacher and traveling musician. They talk about the formation of several different bands, incorporating the talent of Tara and her four siblings, as the family traveled around the country to various bluegrass festivals together to perform.

Subject Log / Time Code

WTS reflects on how his life has been different than he expected.
WTS talks about how he met his late wife, Sandra Shupe.
WTS talks about how he and his band began touring and attending bluegrass festivals.
WTS talks about the formation of String Fever, the traveling children's band he created with his kids.
WTS talks about whether or not he has regrets and how he would like to be remembered.
WTS talks about when he bought and renovated an old church, turning it into a theater and performance space for musicians.
TS shares her memories of her mom; WTS contributes stories of first meeting his late wife.
WTS talks about how his involvement with Latter Day Saints (LDS) impacted his ideas of success.

Participants

  • Tara Shupe
  • William Shupe

Recording Locations

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art