by Christine | May 13, 2017 | Welcome Column
Twenty-three years ago when the band (Sonoma Mountain Band) started, we performed at small venues, just as it should be, because you need to, “Pay you dues!” The audiences were small in number, but they listened, really listened to the songs. The words,...
by Christine | Dec 14, 2019 | Welcome Column
December. Winter. Burrrrr! “California dreaming on such a winter’s day.” Yuk! Who needs it? It’s cold, it’s damp, it’s rainy, it’s snowy (depending on where you are). And it’s a pain that a pill can’t reach....
by Christine | Jun 11, 2016 | Welcome Column
It is 1976. I’m driving a yellow, 1972 VW “Bug.” I am not alone. Inside the small cabin of this German import on four wheels is my wife, my ten month old son and his fold-up crib, a large heavy green canvas tent that could have come from WWII, a...
by Christine | Sep 10, 2016 | Welcome Column
As most of you know, the next CBA Campout will be held October 17-23, at the Lodi Fairgrounds. Okay, I’ll admit it, last year was the first time I attended a CBA Campout at Lodi. While there, the thought occurred to me that the “Campouts” should...
by Christine | Apr 8, 2017 | Welcome Column
Never thought it would happen. Didn’t enter my mind, even the unconscious, IMHO. But what do I know? I’m no neurologist, heck, I’m barely even human. The thing about it is, you never know what you’re getting into when you sign-up for this...
by Christine | Nov 12, 2016 | Welcome Column
Admittedly my knowledge is limited. Limited to three. Limited to three kitchens that are all things bluegrass.First there is, “JD’s Bluegrass Kitchen.” Yes, there is that fine JD Rhyne’s cookbook, jam-packed full of recipes for,...
