by Bruce Campbell | Nov 3, 2021 | Welcome Column
One of things that makes bluegrass fun is arguing about it. It excites passions in people, and the urge to defend one’s own passions is strong – especially around a lantern on the ground in the middle of a circle of jammers in the middle of the night. People...
by Bert Daniel | Oct 31, 2021 | Welcome Column
It was only a few years ago that I first hooked up with Sophronie. I know that some of you who know me, CBA or otherwise, may be shocked by this admission. Although you have likely never met my beautiful wife Joyce (because she hates Bluegrass), you might know from...
by Bruce Campbell | Oct 29, 2021 | Welcome Column
You’re watching a bluegrass band perform at a festival. They’re terrific – they hit the stage, jumped into their first tune with minimal preamble and they’re very tight. They squeeze 14 songs into their 50 minute set. Their set has a perfect flow –...
by Bert Daniel | Dec 13, 2022 | Welcome Column
Here lately a lot of thoughts of times past have been a’wanderin’ through my ‘ol wore out mind. Mostly good times, ’cause I dont like to dwell on the bad times we all have in life. As Lester sang so aptly, ” the good times have outweighed...
by Bert Daniel | Oct 27, 2021 | Welcome Column
I had a really bad dream last night. My beloved Boston Red Sox were losing in the league championship series and just then the TV broadcast broke to a commercial. Usually I hate commercial interruptions while I’m watching sports on TV but in this case it was a...
by Bruce Campbell | Oct 20, 2021 | Welcome Column
Warning – this message contains generous helpings of curmudgeon. Folks who know me know I take casual dressing very seriously. Like most men, and most definitely men of my age, the paramount importance of clothes is to be comfortable, avoid indecent exposure...
