Ken Reynolds has passed.

(A message from Suzanne Reynolds posted by her mom, Grace.)Even when days get so hard I just want to hang my head and have a good cry….it’s still a great day with you, peeps.  I want to thank everyone who has held my family up in your support and love...

The Rescue of Albirdio

(Editor’s Note: Once every couple years I post as my Welcome Column on the web page of the California Bluegrass Association the story of my wife’s bird. I keep coming back to the narrative because it’s got a solid moral that’s worth throwing...

In Praise (and in Awe) of Luthiers

Growing up, I remember that there were always a few dads in the neighborhood who were really good with their hands. Of course, it seems that ALL the dads in the ‘hood could build a fence if needed, and probably a doghouse, or maybe a bird house. But there were some...

“A Story to Tell“

I frequently hear people going on and on about the pre-war Martin or the Loar or take your pick of old instruments and how much better they sound than modern productions. Sometimes they are right, but in many instances, a good quality modern instrument will sound as...