by Bert Daniel | May 21, 2022 | Uncategorized, Welcome Column
THE DAILY GRIST…”There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.” (Washington Irving)...
by Bert Daniel | May 15, 2022 | Welcome Column
A few of years ago I was driving home from one of our bluegrass campouts and I happened to pass a small graveyard. It was Sunday and an exceptionally beautiful day. Flowers were blooming at the grave sites and families were visiting their dear departed ones. I thought...
by Bert Daniel | May 9, 2022 | Uncategorized, Welcome Column
Listening to new music can be a very challenging experience. Suppose you hear a brand new song by a group that you really love. You might be a little bit sceptical. Just give me what I’m used to. That’s what I came here to hear you in the first place. My favorite song...
by Bert Daniel | May 6, 2022 | Uncategorized, Welcome Column
Father’s day welcome columnists often write about the column that nobody reads (because we’re all at the Grass Valley Festival). Mother’s Day might be the column that almost nobody reads because you’re all off to the great annual festival in...
by Bert Daniel | May 1, 2022 | Welcome Column
I have a lot of fun writing about the music I love and if you are a regular reader here maybe you have thought about contributing your own thoughts about bluegrass music. I certainly encourage you to do so. We need new writers for the welcome column. Please send me...
