Musings on the Curative Properties of Music

Ain’t nothing; quite like music. You know this, of course. You’re re adding this because you’re involved in some way with the California Bluegrass Association, and that means you’re likely a fan of that particular genre of traditional American music. So you’re aware...

Mutual Responsibilities in This New Media World

We’ve been resting, a luxury those of us who are supposedly retired can enjoy, in Shelby, NC after the five hectic, inspiring, demanding, and action-filled days of IBMA’s World of Bluegrass and Wide Open Bluegrass in Raleigh. We find attending IBMA gives...

My Bluegrass Cup Runneth Over

Last night I had to take an emery board to my callused finger tips; a sure sign that my new year has started out great. While most people get callused hands from hard work, I get calluses from hard play, but either way, there are wonderful rewards. Of course we began...