by Christine | Oct 25, 2020 | Welcome Column
It is the curse of the banjo player that they come apart so easily.You buy a guitar, you are pretty much stuck with it. You can change the strings, maybe get the action adjusted. I think there are some luthiers who can go in through the sound hole and shave the top...
by Christine | May 1, 2011 | Welcome Column
The answer is no…or yes. Well, both answers are technically correct. The festival still occupies the last weekend of September and is still at the same beautiful grove. The name has reverted, however, to its original nomenclature: The Kings River Bluegrass Festival....
by Christine | Sep 1, 2011 | Welcome Column
Recently, when the question came up as to the reasons why CBA membership has declined, it was pointed out that the problem is due not only to low numbers of new members joining, but to the fact that some older, long-time CBA members are choosing not to renew their...
by Christine | May 29, 2014 | Welcome Column
Recently, when the question came up as to the reasons why CBA membership has declined, it was pointed out that the problem is due not only to low numbers of new members joining, but to the fact that some older, long-time CBA members are choosing not to renew their...
by Christine | Jan 18, 2012 | Welcome Column
One of my more recent columns was about me getting a dog, and coincidentally, the subject of canis lupus familaris has come up in CBA news as well. In case you’ve been away, the CBA will allow dogs at the Father’s Day Festival this year, under a pilot program designed...
by Christine | May 10, 2017 | Welcome Column
A few of friends have taken vacations in Cuba recently, and they all report a lively musical culture there. Ry Cooder actually got into hot water with the State Department a few years ago for recording the legendary Buena Vista Social Club band there, so the easing of...
