by Christine | Jun 26, 2016 | Welcome Column
If you were up late enough Thursday night, you heard, but most of us awoke Friday morning to the sad news that Ralph Stanley had died.While we knew that Ralph, at the age of 89, had been fighting illness for a while, the news was still a huge blow. And if you’re...
by Christine | Jul 15, 2012 | Welcome Column
Usually when I think of “Ramblin Man”, I have the Allman Brothers song in mind, which is supposed to be based on a Hank Williams song by the same name. But I think today rambling man is going to be a better description of me writing a ramblin column. Why? Well my...
by Christine | Aug 27, 2009 | Welcome Column
When I was working as a welder/pipefitter, there were several humorous times that I can recall, but one of the funniest one’s was the time I welded up the door on a company truck. I was working at the Holley Sugar Plant in Tracy, Ca. in 1978. It was a HOT August...
by Christine | Dec 28, 2014 | Welcome Column
The end to another year has nearly arrived. It’s a time to reflect on what lies behind and contemplate the possibilities for 2015. I won’t spend too much time thinking on the past because nothing can be changed. I can learn from mistakes I’ve made, forgive the...
by Christine | Mar 13, 2011 | Welcome Column
I’m as free a little bird as I can be, I’m as free a little bird as I can be I’ll build my nest in the white oak tree Where the bad boys, they cannot bother me. If you think about it, Bluegrass and old time music is a good fit for people with an...
by Christine | Jun 28, 2017 | Welcome Column
Types of Jammers In attending jams this year, I noticed something I don’t think I’ve remarked on before. Jammers come in a variety of personality types. There are easygoing “I’ll play anything” jammers, who seem relaxed throughout the experience, and I hope I fit into...
