Country music on television in the middle 1950s

I was raised in Stockton California, a wonderful place for ateenager to grow up in the 50’s. That was such a wonderful carefreetime for young boy to grow up in the Central Valley of California.Especially after I got my drivers license and my 1936 Ford...

Three Sides on This Aisle

Two beloved music venues are calling it quits very soon: The Amnesia in San Francisco, and Armando’s in Martinez. Both venues have presented a TON of music over the years, and I have great memories playing both places. Both were unique and funky – I feel blessed...

One Family’s Rich Path

Who are these kids, and where did they come from?After seeing their names pop up repeatedly in accounts of the western US acoustic music scene, I decided to contact the parents of Miles (16), Teo (13), and Niko (10) Quale, and ask them if a short piece about the boys...