by Bruce Campbell | Aug 31, 2022 | Welcome Column
A dear friend of mine, an accomplished musician, recently told me they didn’t seem to enjoy playing music anymore. This gave me considerable pause for thought. I don’t think this feeling had to do with any specific physical ailment. I have known quite a few musicians...
by Bert Daniel | Aug 27, 2022 | Welcome Column
“How do I become a better musician?” For some reason, people tend to ask me this question a lot, and while my initial thought is I’m honored that you think I know this!, my second thought is usually how am I going to give this person a good answer? I remember being...
by Bruce Campbell | Aug 24, 2022 | Welcome Column
I’ve been viewing a LOT of live music. All kinds of music (well, light on modern jazz), and all kinds of skill levels. I’ve discovered some things, mostly about myself I guess. One is, live music is usually exhilarating. One is, the activity brings out the analyst...
by Bert Daniel | Nov 18, 2022 | Welcome Column
Drugs can be good and drugs can be bad. If you have high blood pressure a drug can protect you from an earlier cardiovascular death. But if you are into recreational drugs that set your troubled mind to a different place you might get some enjoyment from the...
by Bert Daniel | Aug 18, 2022 | Welcome Column
The grape trucks are rumbling again this morning in Sonoma County. It looks like a good harvest so I thought I’d reprise a column from a couple of years ago. Hope you enjoy: Autumn is a great time of year here in Sonoma County. Downtown Healdsburg (and I mean...
by Bert Daniel | Aug 13, 2022 | Welcome Column
(Editors note: I am pleased to introduce Aynsley Porchak as a regular welcome columnist. It took a little coaxing because she is a busy gal but I persisted because her insight on the Louvin Brothers showed us all what a good writer she is and her bio describes her as...
