First Call for 2012

It’s interesting….as soon as I think I’m getting better on my dobro I attend a jam, play with better musicians, do something that reminds me that I have a long way to go to get where I think I want to be. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a bad thing and in fact I use...

First Campout

I almost didn’t get my column posted today. Much as I like putting out a bimonthly blurb that might entertain other bluegrass fans, having fun myself takes precedence and I have just returned from having lots of fun at this weekend’s Cloverdale Fiddle Festival. Thanks...

First Generation Dobro

Well, unfortunately I was unable to attend the campout, I have a final exam to finish creating, and even better I still have to do the annual chore of sending the IRS some information…so I’m reposting one of my favorite columns from the past. I hope you enjoy.I’ve...

First Generation Dobro

“Summertime…..and the livin is easy”, so goes the Gershwin song. Since I’m guilty of this verse, I am posting a column I wrote 2 years ago on Cliff Carlisle, a prolific country and bluegrass musician, and blue yodler. Maybe some of you already know of Cliff Carlisle...

First Generation Dobro

I’ve been thinking about doing a short column on Cliff Carlisle, a prolific country and bluegrass musician, and blue yodler. Maybe some of you already know of Cliff Carlisle but I just recently discovered his music and was surprised to find that he wrote several songs...