The importance of letting go

by | Jan 2, 2013 | Welcome Column

Good morning from Whiskey Creek, where there is not a frigging thing going on here worth mentioning, let along waxing eloquently about. And, frankly, I don’t even have the heart to make anything up. It feels like with the passage of each day my life spirit and...

The importance of Plan B

by | May 7, 2019 | Welcome Column

But First…Workshops with Joe Weed at the Grass Valley Father’s Day Bluegrass FestivalPlease join us whether for just a few minutes or a whole session. They’re always lots of fun, and I hope to see you at one or both of these two workshops:Friday eve, dinner break,...

The Infusion of Youth

by | Oct 25, 2017 | Welcome Column

In the past couple of years, I have noticed a marked increase in the number of young people at CBA events, and this is a terrific turn of events. I’m not just speaking of kids were are accompanying their parents to these events – although most of the...

The Invitational Jam

by | Aug 14, 2019 | Welcome Column

In Oakland, every week, there’s an “Invitational Jam” at a local Taqueria. It’s been going on for a while, and it’s always fun to attend or play at. The history of this jam format goes back some years (at least 7) when there was a traditional open bluegrass jam at the...