by Christine | Jul 1, 2009 | Welcome Column
Today’s column from Bruce Campbell Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Rick asked me to hold off on last Wednesday’s Welcome Column to present Monte’s Thanks to the Volunteers letter. He said, “Just hold whatever you wrote, and post it next Wednesday.” So, I’m looking over...
by Christine | Jun 29, 2009 | Welcome Column
(Editor’s Note—Brooks’ column is running a little late; he’s already back from Louisiana and now off to the Pacific North West, all in the name of Fatherhood. Drive safe, pal.) Friends, this column will be a short one. I am flying out to Lafayette, Louisiana...
by Christine | Jun 26, 2011 | Welcome Column
It has been another week of “memory making” events. I got to see bluegrass groups that I’ve never seen before, made many new friends and reunited and spent time with old friends. My favorite artist this year was Dale Ann Bradley. She has a lovely voice, some beautiful...
by Christine | May 19, 2010 | Welcome Column
Last year, I pointed out that the annual Father’s Day Festival was not just a great place for pickin’ and grinnin’. It’s also a great place to enjoy observing some of the unique fauna only found at Bluegrass Festivals. I presented a handy Field Guide to some of these...
by Christine | Jun 3, 2007 | Welcome Column
Gradually over the thirty years that I’ve been attending the California Bluegrass Association Fathers Day Festival I’ve accumulated a mental ‘hit list’ of tasks that must be, MUST BE, accomplished during the week leading up to my departure. That week begins today, and...
