Thank God for Satellite Radio?

by | Dec 22, 2012 | Welcome Column

(Editor’s Note—What began as a simple request that Brian consider writing a monthly Welcome column has blossomed into a full-blow collaboration between the CBA and perscriptionbluegrass.com. Many thanks to Mr. McNeal.) Many of us can remember the days when driving any...

Thank God for the Trains

by | Dec 6, 2017 | Welcome Column

Since Rick re-posted my original column on trains, I might as well post this follow up:“Thank God for the model trains. You know? If they didn’t have the model trains, they wouldn’t have gotten the idea for the big trains.” – Excerpt from the...

Thankful, Even for the Rough Times

by | Nov 26, 2014 | Welcome Column

I’m a very lucky guy. For the past half dozen years or so, I have written a weekly column for the CBA website and THAT means I get to write the column on the day before Thanksgiving – my favorite holiday. Today I’m going to go a little outside the box. I have a...

Thanks All Around, Free and Easy

by | Nov 21, 2012 | Welcome Column

I think I’ve said this before – I love having the Welcome Message on Wednesdays, because that means I get the column on the day before Thanksgiving each year. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, by a long shot. The reason is, Thanksgiving involves the most simple,...

Thanks Pat!

by | Apr 18, 2020 | Welcome Column

A commonality exists in bluegrass, not necessarily for specific songs but for a broad range of interpretations that make up bluegrass music.  The draw to the music also includes the camaraderie of those who make up bluegrassers (Pickers and grinners).I first...