Hello, California!

Well, here I am. The other side of the country does have its fair share of culture shocks, like the fact that Mexican food is made with American cheddar cheese, but in general I am loving my time seeing and absorbing a different part of the world. I guess I have an...

Hello? Is This Mic Open?

The past few years, I have noticed Open Mic events proliferating around Contra Costa County. This is not a new concept – I’ve attended these types of things numerous times over the years, but they seem to be growing in number and sophistication. In the simplest...

Help Wanted Ads for Bands

Unless you’re in a big time act, there are jobs within your band that go way beyond the instrument(s) you play and the part(s) you sing. Maybe YOUR band needs to fill some of these positions. Peacemaker/Diplomat The mix of personalities in any band can lead to some...

Help Yourself

My job, as a blogger, depends on my ability to obtain up-to-date information about bands and people in bluegrass music. A major feature of the blog is to provide previews of events we’re going to be covering. Usually I post a preview about two weeks before an...