by Christine | Sep 12, 2014 | Welcome Column
This last Saturday my band played a sweet little festival in Lodi called “Bluegrass at the lake”. The Music was sort of an eclectic mix, sort of bluegrassy, gospely, old timey. Americanaish, blend that would make the purist blanch and the common music lover cheer and...
by Christine | Nov 6, 2010 | Welcome Column
1. Fall Campout. I know this has been pretty well wrung out, but I’d like to make a couple of observations. We had a good time and appreciate the efforts of all who made it so. I spoke to quite a few folks who are not CBAers or BGers but are members of the marina who...
by Christine | Sep 17, 2018 | Welcome Column
Ryan Paisley is the 16-year-old son of Danny Paisley and fine young next generation mandolin player for Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass.DB: Hello Ryan, thanks for your time. Where do you call home?RP: A small town in Chester County Pennsylvania about 50 miles...
by Christine | Mar 19, 2019 | Welcome Column
This is a re-post of an interview that previously appeared in the CBA Breakdown.Amy Scher is a treasure of the Berkeley bluegrass, folk, and old time scenes. She plays great fiddle and sings with such passion, it leaves a lasting impression on all who’ve had the...
by Christine | Feb 21, 2017 | Welcome Column
I caught up with during lunch break after the New Real Time Travelers’ set at the CBA Father’s Day Festival, 2016. Ben is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and recording engineer. He’s played many stages over the decades throughout the U.S. and Europe,...
