by Christine | Jan 8, 2015 | Welcome Column
Two members of the music community passed away in recent days. The one who got national coverage, including even an obituary and photo in the San Francisco Chronicle, was Little Jimmy Dickens, who died January 2 at the age of 94. But before getting around to Little...
by Christine | Jul 21, 2012 | Welcome Column
In the world of ice cream flavors, where Wintergrass is a ”Psychedelic Rainbow Buzz”, and Father’s Day Festival a “Vanilla Vern’s and Cherries Jubilee”, and Bower’s Mansion a “Monroe Marmelade Mudslide”, I’d have to say that Susanville Bluegrass Festival has got to be...
by Christine | May 30, 2020 | Welcome Column
Possibly the most famous voice in bluegrass music of the 21st century, Dan Tyminski has again shown his face (and voice) to the world outside bluegrass on his new project Southern Gothic. This time, not as a personification of southern values as he was as the voice of...
by Christine | Nov 10, 2010 | Welcome Column
Mathematicians say some of the most complex systems include traffic flow, hydrodynamics, and global weather patterns. To this, I say “feh!”Those high-falutin’ number crunchers have never observed a bluegrass jam. Like the birth of a solar system, it begins with a tiny...
by Christine | Jan 1, 2020 | Welcome Column
Music and love are sure to come in this new year and new decade that stretch before us. What will take each of our dedication and commitment and hard work is understanding. When we stand in the circle and wait for the next song to be called out we don’t scan...
by Christine | Jul 23, 2018 | Welcome Column
“What is a kiss? Why this, as some approve: The sure, sweet cement, glue, and lime of love.” Robert HerrickI have achieved a “first” in my life today. I have been readying my family home for its sale, with help from friends and family, over the...
