by Christine | Nov 9, 2011 | Welcome Column
Last weekís passing of professional curmudgeon Andy Rooney came right after he crossed my thoughts. I remembered an essay of his about ìsharp soapî. He said that he likes a nice fresh bar of soap. It has nice lines, appreciable heft, and those letters (Dial, Right...
by Christine | Aug 18, 2012 | Welcome Column
“You know, for most of its life, bluegrass has had this stigma of being all straw hats and hay bales, and not necessarily the most sophisticated form of music. Yet you can’t help responding to its honesty. It’s music that finds its way deep into your soul because it’s...
by Christine | Mar 18, 2017 | Welcome Column
(Five years ago in August I was preparing to turn seventeen. How can it already feel so long ago? This is a rerun of a column from those younger years…)And Nothing ElseOriginally published on 8/18/2012“You know, for most of its life, bluegrass has had this stigma of...
by Christine | Feb 24, 2014 | Welcome Column
We are fortunate in San Diego area to have two bluegrass organizations to serve this large area. While very much alike, North County Bluegrass & Folk Club and San Diego Bluegrass Society have some differences. NCBGC is a 501c3 and all volunteer organization and...
by Christine | Jan 27, 2014 | Welcome Column
I’m grateful for this opportunity to write this monthly column. It’s a great opportunity for me to acquaint others with some of the bluegrass happenings down here in the southern end of the state where I live. There is much bluegrass going on here, too much to cover...
