by Christine | Oct 10, 2017 | Welcome Column
GRAND OLD OPRYAt the Civic Centerwatching George Jones singHe Stopped Loving Her Today,I thought, Hell he’s drunkas a skunk! As drunkas daddy in 1958when the two of us out huntingheard Roy Acuff singGreat Speckled Birdon the pickup radio – WSM.That night I learned...
by Christine | Feb 11, 2019 | Welcome Column
What are the hallmarks of traditional bluegrass? In contrast to “modern”, the assumptions are that it is less flashy instrumentally, more concise and conventional in terms of form, and that the lyrics will be more “heartfelt” and sympathetic with the bluegrass...
by Christine | May 8, 2017 | Welcome Column
If he keeps on making ‘em, I’m gonna keep on listening. Along with being one of the biggest draws, Junior Sisk has been one of the most productive pickers of the last few years. After his release of ‘Poor Boy’s Pleasure’ last May, Sisk returns with another release of...
by Christine | Dec 22, 2013 | Welcome Column
‘Tis the season…it snuck up on me. Never mind that I still haven’t addressed Christmas cards or finished my gift shopping. I have made up my mind that I won’t get stressed or worked up over “details,” I plan to enjoy my Christmas. I’m going to be like that woman in...
by Christine | Dec 14, 2008 | Welcome Column
What goes on at your house this time of year that lets you know the holiday season is upon us? Your house is probably a lot like our house, or any other household in America for that matter. We got our tree up the day after Thanksgiving and my two kids check it every...
