by Christine | May 17, 2009 | Welcome Column
“For a good many years,” says Mack, “I’ve thought that if I ever had extravagant money I’d rent a two-room cabin somewhere, hire a Chinaman to cook, and sit in my stocking feet and read Buckle’s History of Civilization.” “That sounds self-indulgent and gratifying...
by Christine | Dec 3, 2020 | Welcome Column
“For a good many years,” says Mack, “I’ve thought that if I ever had extravagant money I’d rent a two-room cabin somewhere, hire a Chinaman to cook, and sit in my stocking feet and read Buckle’s History of Civilization.”“That sounds self-indulgent and gratifying...
by Christine | Dec 9, 2019 | Welcome Column
Those who know me may be surprised to hear this will be my first coverage of an exclusively instrumental album. I have done reviews of projects from the likes of Bryan Sutton and Michael Cleveland, but they obviously believed their talents were served just as well...
by Christine | Nov 1, 2017 | Welcome Column
One of the very best things about bluegrass is jamming, right? Nothing presents a quintessential picture of a bluegrass festival like folks hanging around in lawn chairs picking in the shade, voices joined in joyous harmony. But for some folks, jamming is stressful....
by Christine | Feb 6, 2019 | Welcome Column
One of the very best things about bluegrass is jamming, right? Nothing presents a quintessential picture of a bluegrass festival like folks hanging around in lawn chairs picking in the shade, voices joined in joyous harmony. But for some folks, jamming is stressful....
by Christine | Jan 5, 2010 | Welcome Column
Your first open jam session is an experience you will never forget. Boy, do I ever remember mine! I’d been practicing my instrument seemingly forever, but I was still very unsure of my abilities. My friend Tony, also a learner, told me about one of the CBA jams he’d...
