by Christine | Nov 6, 2010 | Welcome Column
1. Fall Campout. I know this has been pretty well wrung out, but I’d like to make a couple of observations. We had a good time and appreciate the efforts of all who made it so. I spoke to quite a few folks who are not CBAers or BGers but are members of the marina who...
by Christine | Sep 17, 2018 | Welcome Column
Ryan Paisley is the 16-year-old son of Danny Paisley and fine young next generation mandolin player for Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass.DB: Hello Ryan, thanks for your time. Where do you call home?RP: A small town in Chester County Pennsylvania about 50 miles...
by Christine | Mar 19, 2019 | Welcome Column
This is a re-post of an interview that previously appeared in the CBA Breakdown.Amy Scher is a treasure of the Berkeley bluegrass, folk, and old time scenes. She plays great fiddle and sings with such passion, it leaves a lasting impression on all who’ve had the...
by Christine | Feb 21, 2017 | Welcome Column
I caught up with during lunch break after the New Real Time Travelers’ set at the CBA Father’s Day Festival, 2016. Ben is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and recording engineer. He’s played many stages over the decades throughout the U.S. and Europe,...
by Christine | Jun 20, 2017 | Welcome Column
This month we welcome B.K. (Nick) Nicholson to the porch. Nick is a singer-songwriter who plays mandolin in two Southern California bands, High Mountain Road and his own band Desperado Bluegrass. He is a multi-instrumentalist who not only enjoys band work, but also...
by Christine | Oct 16, 2018 | Welcome Column
This month’s interview is with the great fiddle player Blaine Sprouse, whom I had the pleasure of chatting with before the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Birthday Fourth of July Barbeque show at Rancho Nicasio. Blaine’s resume is long and impressive from Jimmy Martin, James...
