Bluegrassian Questionnaire with Jim Nunally

by | Apr 7, 2020 | Welcome Column

Guitarist Jim Nunally is one of those quiet tsunami forces within the bluegrass world. He’s far too humble to put it that way but I’m sure you know what I mean. Every one of us has seen him on stage at festivals and concerts for years, seamlessly adding his expertise...

A new country music movement?

by | Apr 6, 2020 | Welcome Column

Is the movement of “country” music to actual country music real? If anybody is wondering why I bring up this question now, it is because Chris Stapleton won best new artist and other awards at the most recent Country Music Awards. But sadly, this is much less of a...

Foibles, Bon Mots, and Thoughts

by | Apr 3, 2020 | Welcome Column

“Crisis is what suppressed pain looks like ; it  always comes to the surface. It shakes you into reflection and healing.”  Bryant Mc GillToday’s column should have been my almost–annual April Fool’s day column. I had a host of bon mots and thoughts...

Woodshedding Vol VI Ep19

by | Apr 2, 2020 | Welcome Column

It’s the first Thursday of April so I guess I’m up. My hook for this month is going to be woodshedding. Long time readers will know that I have visited this topic quite a few times in the past and just to be clear we are not discussing practicing or rehearsing but...