by Christine | Jul 3, 2020 | Welcome Column
“Imagination was given to a man to compensate him for what he isn’t…A sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is.” Horace WalpoleHats of to Joe Weed on his wonderful worldwide waltz he put on line for all of us to watch, hear, and enjoy....
by Christine | Aug 7, 2020 | Welcome Column
It’s August 7 and my SF Giants are still in contention. Who would have thought that? GO Giants!On this day in history: 1820…First potatoes are planted in Hawaii.1882: The Hatfield’s of S. West Virginia square off and fight with the McCoy’s of E. Kentucky...
by Christine | Jan 3, 2020 | Welcome Column
Mr. Judd has been ailing this past week so here is a Golden Oldie.Since a new decade has begun, (my ninth) what better way than to kick it off with a bit of rousing Hee Haw humor. For those with weak stomachs you may want to scroll down until you reach the...
by Christine | Aug 4, 2018 | Welcome Column
What made 1967 such a remarkable year? Many of us thought the Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s being released in the summer of 1967 changed music forever. Some folks point to the Summer of Love in the Haight with the rich melodic sounds of San Francisco rock groups wafting over...
by Christine | Oct 22, 2010 | Welcome Column
While many of us are still catching our breath from the recent IBMA convention in Nashville, I want to let CBA folks know about another professional music conference that’s happening this weekend in Santa Clara. It’s the Folk Alliance Regional West Conference, which...
by Christine | Dec 15, 2015 | Welcome Column
Don’t you know any songs without a bunch minor chords? How about some traditional bluegrass we all know? Try to avoid the “jambusters” this time. Is there really a transition from one style of music to another? While it is true that most of us who began our music...
