Mountain City Four
| Company type | Folk music ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Defunct | 1967 |
| Headquarters | Montreal , Canada |
Key people | Jack Nissenson, Peter Weldon, Kate McGarrigle, Anna McGarrigle |
| Products | Folk music performances, recordings |
The Mountain City Four was a folk music ensemble from Montreal, Canada, active between 1963 and 1967. The group featured members Jack Nissenson, Peter Weldon, along with sisters Kate McGarrigle and Anna McGarrigle. They gained recognition for bringing attention to songs by Wade Hemsworth, notably through the National Film Board animated short The Log Driver's Waltz. Additionally, Nissenson is known for capturing a recording of Bob Dylan's 1962 concert at the Finjan Club in Montreal.
History
Established in 1963 during the college years of the McGarrigle sisters in Montreal, the Mountain City Four performed regularly at coffeehouses and social dances. Their collective and individual efforts played a significant role in supporting the Montreal Folk Workshop, which began in 1965 at Moose Hall on Avenue du Parc. This venue became instrumental in nurturing new folk talent throughout the next ten years.
In 1966, the group provided musical contributions to the documentary film Helicopter Canada, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature.