The Fifty Eight Hour Jam

The Fifty Eight Hour Jam

Who is that lonely guy in the photo playing guitar in an empty railroad passenger car? He looks a little bit like Doc Watson. Doc is ten years past and gone now of course but all the good times are possibly not yet past and gone. Don’t you want to just join that guy...
Apologia

Apologia

The Daily Grist: Apologia (noun) a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly. Dear Readers, I believe strongly in the CBA welcome column but, rather than compose an apologia defending the column, allow me to simply apologize for my silence of the...
On the Loyalty of Dogs

On the Loyalty of Dogs

The Daily Grist: I love my dog as much as I love you, but you may fade. My dog will always come through (Cat Stevens) Pets have become very popular these days with so many people stuck at home and lonely. It could be argued that humans should not restrict other...
A State of Music

A State of Music

Not so long ago most people found out about the music that was making a stir by turning on the television set. My generation just had to watch the Beetles live on the Ed Sullivan Show. Before that there was Elvis Presley and after that Michael Jackson. So simple. Plop...
Introducing Global Connections

Introducing Global Connections

Global Connections Partner Christopher-Howard Williams, Bluegrass in La Roche, at the CBA Father’s Day Festival, 2022. Photo by Robin Frenette. If you look up at the top of your screen, you’ll notice a new link called Global Connections. You might be wondering what...