by Christine | Jan 14, 2012 | Welcome Column
When does a musician cross the line? That line from music being a hobby to being a profession (or hopefully a profession). Let’s face it, it has to be a leap across that line. A leap into the risk zone, the shaky unknown of whether or not you’re going to...
by Christine | Sep 20, 2013 | Welcome Column
Today is the official start of the Plymouth festival and I only have one question…. Why are you still at home looking at your computer when you could be listening to some killer music? In other Bluegrass news, the 4th Annual Bluegrass Half Marathon is set to go...
by Christine | Mar 4, 2012 | Welcome Column
The red digital clock on the sound board blinks 6:57, …:58, …:59, the slider on mic is pushed up like the pilot of a 747 shoving his throttle forward, trying to gain more altitude. I lean into the microphone, “You’re listing to the Valley’s true alternative voice,...
by Christine | Jul 26, 2017 | Welcome Column
I have said many times, one of the appeals of bluegrass music is the stories, and there are many recurring themes, some of which I have outlined in previous columns. One of the most touching recurring themes that have touched me over the years is the love of the home...
by Christine | Jul 5, 2014 | Welcome Column
I am proud to say that I am starting my freshman year at Clark University in Worcester, MA this fall. It is a prestigious school and I am lucky to have been accepted. But of course, it is very expensive and I have a lot of work to do to put together my tuition and...
by Christine | Dec 11, 2014 | Welcome Column
Probably 20 or so years ago I saw an ad in the back of Banjo Newsletter for a leather banjo strap that could be personalized with one’s name. It was offered by one “J.A. Shelton” of Weber City, VA. The strap I ordered was beautifully made, thick high-quality leather...
