Music Content, Yes – Bluegrass, Not So Much

Mrs. Slim and I just got back from a week in Memphis. Two days were spent at a Lions Clubs convention, the rest eating and sightseeing and hanging out with friends. Yes, we did the stuff you HAFTA do in Memphis – Graceland, Sun Studio, Beale Street and the Duck Walk....

Music for the Mountains

By the time you read this, I will be on my way to a brief camping trip in the Sierras. “But Bruce!”, you cry. “Where’s the bluegrass content?” I have pondered this, and the connection is obvious. Is there ANY form of music so perfectly suited to the great outdoors...

Music from nuthin’

Music is such a natural part of consciousness – people make music without thinking about it. We hum while we work, make little sing-song rhymes to accompany to match the rhythm of repetitive tasks. Kids are especially musical – almost anything they do can...

Music From the Dust

Music is a such a natural part of consciousness – people make music without thinking about it. We hum while we work, make little sing-song rhymes to accompany to match the rhythm of repetitive tasks. Kids are especially musical- almost anything they do can be...

Music is Bustin’ Out All Over

From the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, musicians felt the sting. Oh, for most of us, it was secondary to the hardships and inconveniences with regards to keeping that roof over your head and food on the table. For those who work in the entertainment or event...

Music Has Staying Power

To many, 2020 will go down in their memories as The Year Without Music. For those whose living is playing music, it’s been financially devastating – the same goes for other businesses that are dependent on music – venues, staging services, backline...