Too Many Instruments

A while back I wrote a column called Too Many Books in which I detailed the pathology of my obsession with purchasing practically every bluegrass instructional book that’s ever been written. My bookshelf is still loaded with bluegrass music books, (which...

Tool

As a singer/songwriter, it seems odd to be writing about music as a listening tool. Radio stations recognized this phenomenon long ago — that’s why they refer to their customer base as “listeners.” When people listen to your music – you have their attention as they...

Tools of Happiness

THE DAILY GRIST…”I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what.” The Music Link is located in the Bay Area and has a reputation for providing quality...

Top 10 Countdown from the Demented Dobro

It’s about that time of the year when folks do their top 10 lists of things done, things that should have been, and things intended. I usually shy away from lists….it’s just not my nature and I believe in the philosophy of “if I can’t keep it in mind, then it isn’t a...