Laughter and Music – A Natural Match

by | May 30, 2018 | Welcome Column

There have been some Welcome Messages on the CBA Website about humor in bluegrass. Mostly, it’s about the long tradition on bands folding some jokes or wit into their stage acts. When it’s done well, it really enhances the audience experience. When it comes off as...

Laurie and Kathy, Sing the songs of Vern and Ray

by | Nov 27, 2014 | Welcome Column

I am setting here tonight on the eve of my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, in my Calaveras County Mountain home. I have wrestled in my mind with the subject matter to use for today’s welcome message for the last month. It has been on my mind for the preceding...

Learning the Bluegrass Way

by | Oct 30, 2017 | Welcome Column

I had become adept at winning radio call-in contests. “The sixth caller to answer …” I knew exactly how long it took to dial any number, the length of the rings, and the time in between each ring. I was continually enjoying live shows in the Bay Area courtesy of the...

Learning the Bluegrass Way

by | Dec 22, 2017 | Welcome Column

I had become adept at winning radio call-in contests. “The sixth caller to answer …” I knew exactly how long it took to dial any number, the length of the rings, and the time in between each ring. I was continually enjoying live shows in the Bay Area courtesy of the...

Learning the Bluegrass Way

by | Dec 6, 2009 | Welcome Column

I had become adept at winning radio call-in contests. “The sixth caller to answer …” I knew exactly how long it took to dial any number, the length of the rings, and the time in between each ring. I was continually enjoying live shows in the Bay Area courtesy of the...