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...
by Bruce Campbell | Aug 10, 2022 | Welcome Column
If you play music, you’re probably caught in the thrall of musical instruments. It’s an insidious thing and it sneaks up on you, and no one ever warns you. You take up playing music, for whatever reason. Maybe you just wanted to carry a tune, impress the girls, or...
