by Christine | Mar 12, 2019 | Welcome Column
I?ve been pondering the strength of ?traditional? bluegrass music to hold its devoted audience, and this search has been abetted by my current reading of Daniel Levitin?s book, The World in Six Songs. In a section about what he calls ?Comfort? songs, Levitin writes...
by Christine | Oct 11, 2014 | Welcome Column
“Okay, let’s see what we have here. I suspect there is a mandolin, five string banjo, guitar, fiddle, and acoustic bass that made the whole thing work as it was supposed to. If the parts are all intact I may be able to figure out the cause of death. Just for the...
by Christine | Aug 23, 2011 | Welcome Column
I received an email from President Darby a couple days ago suggesting that I read the latest blog from Stringduster Chris Pandolfi. I did and will now pass that recommendation on to you……. ……………………………………………………. A few weeks ago I pondered the concept of music...
by Christine | Mar 26, 2017 | Welcome Column
“Oh the people would come from miles awayThey’d dance all night ’til the break of day”~ opening lyrics to “Uncle Pen” by Bill MonroeYou hear it at every bluegrass festival and campout: “How late did you stay out jamming last night?” Two o’clock in...
by Christine | Sep 29, 2019 | Welcome Column
“Oh the people would come from miles awayThey’d dance all night ’til the break of day”~ opening lyrics to “Uncle Pen” by Bill MonroeYou hear it at every bluegrass festival and campout: “How late did you stay out jamming last night?” Two o’clock in...
