by Christine | Nov 14, 2018 | Welcome Column
Have you ever watched a big flock of birds, like blackbirds or starlings? One minute, the flock is an amorphous cloud of black wings, with no apparent shared interest or motives. Then, all of a sudden, something miraculous happens – the whole cloud seems to...
by Christine | Jun 18, 2020 | Welcome Column
I often reflect on how our lives in music, as in so much else, are affected by things that happen out of the blue. When I was a college student I was unexpectedly invited to a jam session which I decided not to go to because I didn’t think I was good enough. But the...
by Christine | Aug 25, 2014 | Welcome Column
What a great trip we had going back to Nashville in June to our son’s wedding. Right after attending Grass Valley festival, we headed the motorhome eastward. The weather cooperated and we took Highway 40 for a more scenic route, which was beautiful. We caravanned with...
by Christine | Oct 14, 2019 | Welcome Column
Through Stellar Writing and Production, Lonesome River Band Produces their best project… Ever? Hyperbole aside, woah. From the first strikes of Shelor and the sliding bass this album seems destined to finally be the album that puts the sound they have been...
by Christine | Jun 8, 2019 | Welcome Column
Well, it’s happened again. We’ve waited and waited and waited, mostly patiently, and it’s finally time to head back to Grass Valley, this time for our 44th Anniversary. We’re mostly shutting down here at cbaweb.org for the duration.Come join us...
by Christine | Mar 25, 2016 | Welcome Column
March is THE month for fiddlers because of one single day. Yes, I’m talking about St. Patrick’s Day. Ah, dear old St. Patrick, where would we be without you? Not only did you clear the snakes from Ireland and bring christianity to that lovely green place, but you also...
