by Christine | Jan 29, 2020 | Welcome Column
I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I REALLY LIKE COPS! Proof?1. One of our nephews is the Chief of Police in one of those small Kansas towns where the picture show is hanging on by a thread. “The two biggest problems we have here is drugs and other stupid stuff.”2. The stepson...
by Christine | Jul 6, 2009 | Welcome Column
music. They get a fire in their bellies and brave the frustrations and battle the shyness to become parking lot pickers or even talented performers. I love beginning bass class students. You know they are there to get playing with others ASAP. Unlike some of the other...
by Christine | May 1, 2013 | Welcome Column
Don’t worry, this is not a serious piece about serious matters. The beginnings and endings I’m referring to are for songs (or tunes, since bluegrass people make a stark distinction between the two). I have written before about the importance of crisp beginnings and...
by Christine | May 24, 2019 | Welcome Column
The Daily Grist: “Becoming famous was extremely disappointing to me. When I became famous it was a complete drag and it’s still a complete drag” … Van Morrison.I’m amused by all those people who pore over magazines and tabloids about the latest doings of the rich and...
by Christine | Jun 14, 2020 | Welcome Column
“I like to watch TV”. That’s the famous Peter Sellers line from the late 70’s film for which he got an Academy Award nomination. At this point I am sure many like you are pretty tired of watching TV. We want to be with our friends playing music and socializing. It’s...
