by Christine | May 13, 2013 | Welcome Column
Some people give Milton Harkey and Doyle Lawson credit for creating the “family friendly” bluegrass festival out of the chaos of festivals in the 1970’s. As nearly as I can tell, the first recognizable multi-day bluegrass festival held in Fincastle, VA over...
by Christine | Sep 20, 2019 | Welcome Column
(Editors Note: Dave’s Welcome from back in 2017. RC)Deadlines are tough when you are the road. I thought this five week month was going to be a piece of cake for putting together my Welcome column but here I am on Labor Day working on a deadline. I have...
by Christine | Nov 21, 2018 | Welcome Column
I’m thankful that I have the Wednesday Welcome Message, so I get to have the Thanksgiving Eve message every year! I am thankful that I live in a country where I can end the title of this message with a preposition without fear of government reprisal. (Although I...
by Christine | Apr 29, 2020 | Welcome Column
Like all of us, I had to find Stuff To Do during the 2020 Shelter In Place.MusicWell, at first I was too bummed about so many gigs being cancelled. But gradually, I got back into playing, and now I am sharing files and access to online studios with a couple of bands,...
by Christine | Nov 25, 2020 | Welcome Column
The way this year has gone, it almost sounds like the title of this column is a joke. Nothing could be further from the truth. First of all, I’m sorry to post this a little late – I was renewing my CBA membership, and I am thankful the CBA has rallied this...