Late Night, or, Early Mornin’ Hi Jinks

Beginning in the early 1970’s I worked around and with a member of my local union, Jim McGee, quite a bit. Jim joined my pipefitters local in the early ’70’s and was a lot of fun to work with. He was also the best B.S.Artist I think I’ve ever...

Late Night, or, Early Mornin’ Hi Jinks

Late Night, or, Early Mornin’ Hi Jinks Musician’s Indulge In. Beginning in the early 1970’s I worked around and with a member of my local union, Jim McGee, quite a bit. Jim joined my pipefitters local in the early ’70’s and was a lot of...

Laughter and Music – A Natural Match

There have been some Welcome Messages on the CBA Website about humor in bluegrass. Mostly, it’s about the long tradition on bands folding some jokes or wit into their stage acts. When it’s done well, it really enhances the audience experience. When it comes off as...

Laurie and Kathy, Sing the songs of Vern and Ray

I am setting here tonight on the eve of my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, in my Calaveras County Mountain home. I have wrestled in my mind with the subject matter to use for today’s welcome message for the last month. It has been on my mind for the preceding...