On Being a Welcome Columnist

It is there for you to read today, and every day, right smack dab on the main page of the California Bluegrass Association’s website. It is preceded by the daily “Grist” that relates to it. What is the “it?” The “it” is the daily CBA “Welcome Column;” a diverse,...

On January 31st, my dad turned the big 56

(Editor’s Note—Marty recollects his earliest memory of his dad. I recollect my earliest memory of Marty—a gigantic bulge in his mom’s stomach.) On January 31st, my dad turned the big 56, and since I haven’t done this yet, I thought this would be the appropriate time...

On My Father’s Side…

Have you noticed that folks in the CBA often refer to their fellow musicians and friends as The Bluegrass Family? The mutual love of Bluegrass Music makes us a subculture that can trace its beginnings back at least to Bill Monroe. When you add Old Time Music and...

On my mind…

Rain is on my mind. Whiskey Creek is wet, and it’s mammalian occupants, right down to the last bushy tail squirrel, are wearing wide grins this first day after the storm. (We’re guessing the big oaks are smiling too, but it’s so hard to read their mood.) We had rain...

On the Loyalty of Dogs

The Daily Grist:I love my dog as much as I love you, but you may fade. My dog will always come through (Cat Stevens)Pets have become very popular these days with so many people stuck at home and lonely. It could be argued that humans should not restrict other species...

On the Road Again

THE DAILY GRIST…”On the road again; Just can’t wait to get on the road again; The life I love is making music with my friends.”–Willie Nelson Some of you may remember a great columnist who wrote for the San Francisco Chronicle back in the day...