by Patrick Campbell | Jul 8, 2022 | Announcements
Here is an excerpt: Do other women tell you that you have been a role model for them? Yes! And I love that. I think about the women who were role models for me: Of course, my mom is the first one, as moms are for almost every woman. But I am just tickled to be a role...
by Patrick Campbell | Jul 4, 2022 | Announcements
Molly O’Day’s music — with the Cumberland Mountain Folks in the ’40s & ’50s, as well as contemporary interpretations — its celebrated on the July 9th Bluegrass Signal radio show. July 3, 2022 Greetings – Thanks for...
by Patrick Campbell | Jun 28, 2022 | Announcements
Photo: Sycamore Bend Bluegrass Band at the Park in Clovis. Photo credit: Karana Hattersley-Drayton Bluegrass and Old-Time Music are thriving in the Central San Joaquin Valley. On May 13th we kicked off the 14th season of free Friday concerts in Clovis with Bluegrass...
by Patrick Campbell | Jun 26, 2022 | Announcements
CBA member Rebecca Stone relates “a fun happening”: I was manning the Membership Booth and Lost and Found on Sunday morning when LeeAnn Welch of the Goat Hill Girls came seeking her lost Michael Cleveland CD which he had signed for her the night before....
by Patrick Campbell | Jun 25, 2022 | Announcements, Band News
Birches Bend recently released their debut album “While We’re Waiting” back in May of this year. This phenomenally talented young band, that just performed on Vern’s stage at Father’s Day Festival, features Jasper Manning (mandolin), Lucy Khadder (fiddle/vocals), and...
by Dave Berry | Jun 23, 2022 | Announcements, Bluegrass Musicians
The great James Reams died June 22, 2022. Following is a Porch Talk interview by Dave Berry published in July 2016. photo: James Reams is in the white jacket This month’s chat is with James Reams, a nationally known musician, songwriter and bandleader with close to...
