Commentary from Our Santa Cruz Correspondent

Hi there! Well, I see no need for further introduction… As you may know, the fine folks at Family Tradition HQ (including yours truly) try to encourage beginners to play music (or at least an instrument) whether they like it or not. This guide will help you choose...

Confidence is Sometimes a Shaky Edifice

Some folks wake up exuding confidence and keep on exudin’ all day long. I have days like that, I guess, but it’s not every day. If you have a normally upbeat outlook, it doesn’t take too much to get you feeling like you’ve got it made. Just a few affirmations of your...

Contemporary film portrayal of folk music

The current stock of movies that are nominated for the Golden Globes currently and will soon be nominated for the Oscars is one that will be remembered for decades. What makes this year special as well is that two of the biggest movies of the year have “bluegrass-ish”...

Contemporary film portrayal of folk music

(Editor’s Note–Marty from a few years ago.  RC)The current stock of movies that are nominated for the Golden Globes currently and will soon be nominated for the Oscars is one that will be remembered for decades. What makes this year special as well is...

Context and Content

And so the battle rages on. For some weeks now an argument has centered around some changes being designed by IBMA to help fans, musicians, sales and service organizations focused on the music industry, broadcasters, and the entire range of people involved in making,...