by Christine | Nov 9, 2016 | Welcome Column
I am writing this well before the outcome of the 2016 election is known – the title has nothing to do with that event. One of the peculiar benefits of being a performing musician is I get to see a lot of people dance. There’s just no action of self-expression as...
by Christine | Dec 17, 2020 | Welcome Column
As a Brit the first time I became aware of American folk music was at the age of seven. It was through the BBC radio education series ‘For The Schools’ which used to be broadcast daily and must have provided teachers with a lot of useful lesson material! Thanks to the...
by Christine | Jul 30, 2008 | Welcome Column
It’s funny how a confluence of seemingly separated events lead to a single theme. I was gratified to see the lively back-and-forth on the CBA Message Board regarding dancing at festivals. It’s been too long since a subject on that forum elicited such a flood of...
by Christine | Oct 26, 2011 | Welcome Column
I’ve seen lots of jokes about “old people” walking into a room and then saying “Now, why did I come in here?” I can’t remember a time when I DIDN’T do that. My mind has always ran off in multiple directions at once. Sometimes it’s a blessing and sometimes it’s a...
by Christine | Dec 5, 2013 | Welcome Column
The Daily Grist………. ‘Mister Christopher Columbus. He used rhythm as a compass’ lyrics by Andy Razaf That’s right! This is my 24th 1st Thursday column. Ain’t missed a one in that time. From my own recalling there have been some good ones and a few not so good ones but...
