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Peter Thompson’s NOVEMBER NorCal Bluegrass and Old-time calendar!

Peter Thompson’s NOVEMBER NorCal Bluegrass and Old-time calendar!

by Patrick Campbell | Nov 11, 2022 | Announcements

CONCERTS NOTE: many of these events require proof of vaccination/wearing of face masks. California Bluegrass Reunion (L->R above: Jim Nunally, Darol Anger, Bill Evans, John Reischman, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist) – – Nov. 10: The Side Door,...
Brenda Reviews The King James Boys: “Walk on Faith”

Brenda Reviews The King James Boys: “Walk on Faith”

by Patrick Campbell | Oct 22, 2022 | Brenda and the Reviews

  The King James Boys:  Walk on Faith www.pinecastlemusic.com Song List: Walk on Faith, The Devil’s Not Afraid of a Dust Covered Bible, I’m So Glad I Have a God I Can Call On, Save Me, He Broke the Chains, When the Judgment Comes, The Lord Has Sure Been Good To Me,...
Brenda Reviews Junior Sisk: Lost and Alone

Brenda Reviews Junior Sisk: Lost and Alone

by Patrick Campbell | Oct 12, 2022 | Brenda and the Reviews

www.juniorsisk.com Song List:  The Lonely Side of Goodbye, Patches on My Heart, I Wanna Be Where You Are, Up There On a Hillside I’ll Never Change My Mind, Take a Little Time For Jesus, I’m Chasin’ Old Memories Down, Take My Ring From Your Finger, A Battle She Just...
Brenda Reviews Wildfire: Quiet Country Town

Brenda Reviews Wildfire: Quiet Country Town

by Patrick Campbell | Oct 12, 2022 | Brenda and the Reviews

www.pinecastlemusic.com Song List:  Ride The Train, Quiet Country Town, What Would Your Memories Do, How Could I Love Her So Much, Ain’t No California, Oh Lonesome Me, Bridges and Walls, She’s Crazy For Leaving, I’ve Been Through It All, Help Me. Wildfire was formed...
REMEMBERING OUR FRIEND PETE HICKS – more newly added memories

REMEMBERING OUR FRIEND PETE HICKS – more newly added memories

by Patrick Campbell | Oct 11, 2022 | Announcements

Pete Hicks passed away on October 9, 2022. CBA invites all those who knew Pete Hicks to send a brief recollection to [email protected] A collection of photos of Pete can be found on the CBA Photo Archive HERE. If any of these photos spark a special...
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