Instruments aren’t living beings.

Instruments aren’t living beings. Or so my mother tells me. It’s a hard concept for me to grasp. I feel guilty when I ignore my animals – after all they are living things that perceive change of routine and most domestics are bred to seek interaction with humans. Thus...

International Bluegrass Music Appreciation Day!

Welcome to the California Bluegrass Association’s website. Here’s something you can put on your calendar for next month! (Note to Website Administrators everywhere: Please copy and paste on your website where appropriate to do so. This is not a copyright...

Interview with Bill Foss

This is a re-post of an interview that previously appeared in the CBA Breakdown.Bill FossBill is a native San Franciscan who, like many who grew up in the city, got the bluegrass bug from the scene at Paul’s Saloon. He’s played many styles in many bands but is best...

Interview with Jody Richardson

This month’s guest, Jody Richardson is no stranger to San Francisco bluegrass and old time audiences. She plays in 2 stellar San Francisco bands: The Earl Brothers and The Vivants and is a regular at Amnesia’s Monday night bluegrass shows.db: Tell us a little about...

Interview with Jody Richardson

This is a re-post of an interview that previously appeared in the CBA Breakdown.This month’s guest, Jody Richardson is no stranger to San Francisco bluegrass and old time audiences. She plays in 2 stellar San Francisco bands: The Earl Brothers and The Vivants and is a...