by Christine | Oct 2, 2011 | Welcome Column
It feels like I’ve been writing about the Kings River Bluegrass Festival for half a year, and that might just be accurate—i.e., two Welcome Columns and two Breakdown articles since February. I can’t let this festival get too far behind us however without publicly...
by Christine | Jan 6, 2011 | Welcome Column
It’s fitting that the New Year is symbolized by the image of a baby: hopeful, unblemished, and full of promise. And it’s equally fitting that the departing year is depicted as a withered old man: tired, weary, and ready for a rest. In any given year, we can pretty...
by Christine | Mar 4, 2015 | Welcome Column
Live music is, of course, first and foremost an aural experience. The chance to hear beautiful music played by fine musicians is the main reason we go to musical events. We can experience great music through recorded media, too, but we know that the excitement of a...
by Christine | Sep 14, 2016 | Welcome Column
Sometimes, It’s hard to find a public venue for bluegrass jams. Many establishments don’t see them as much of draw, and don’t want to risk alienating clients who don’t like bluegrass music. To be fair, the quality of the music in a jam can be wildly variable, so the...
by Christine | Feb 12, 2020 | Welcome Column
Live music is, of course, first and foremost an aural experience. The chance to hear beautiful music played by fine musicians is the main reason we go to musical events. We can experience great music through recorded media, too, but we know that the excitement of a...
