by Christine | May 25, 2013 | Welcome Column
A radio friend of mine pointed out something just the other day that we see a lot of – but what we see is usually one-sided. What my friend was concerned about was the totally oblivious attitude that more and more musicians are taking toward those who help them...
by Christine | Nov 20, 2010 | Welcome Column
Before I tell you about the idea that Carolyn Faubel and Mark Hogan have hatched, let me share an anecdote about my wife, Lynn. Last week she attended a two day water color class up in the Sierras. Friday afternoon, at the end of the first session, Lynn was invited...
by Christine | Mar 13, 2019 | Welcome Column
I’m sure you’ve encountered the Karaoke phenomenon. You’re out somewhere, and you see an odd stage setup – sort of like a DJ only with a screen and a microphone. Suddenly, somebody springs into action, goes into Game Show Host mode and announces “It’s Karaoke...
by Christine | Oct 31, 2009 | Welcome Column
In the beginning, I wrote the Welcome column every day…..EVERY BLESSED DAY! After a few years, Mark Varner began to contribute his Monday morning column; a little later, Bruce Campbell took over Wednesdays; and then, over time, we began adding monthly contributors,...
by Christine | Apr 26, 2015 | Welcome Column
The CBA Spring Camp-Out is one of my favorite events of the year. When I pulled into the fairgrounds on Monday morning I was greeted by my friend, fiddle/mandolin picker, Fred Stepp. Fred is just one of the dedicated volunteers who put in several hours at the front...
by Christine | Dec 15, 2008 | Welcome Column
Dear friends, Oh my. I have finally succumbed to the evil and virulent cold thing that my family has been promoting locally for the past week. Don’t get it. It’s an awful thing. Soldiering on with the all important blog-tastic CBA Welcome Message I will tell you...
