Discovery

by | Oct 9, 2010 | Welcome Column

Like a human robot in a movie that discovers it is not really human (just thinks it is), Luke made a discovery about his own existence. Luke was born and raised in the local “Primitive Believers In One Accord” commune in Revelation City, California (Humboldt County)....

Distilling Thoughts for Fun & Clarity

by | Mar 5, 2008 | Welcome Column

Today’s column from Bruce Campbell Wednesday, March 5, 2008 A few months ago, there was a flurry of Bluegrass haiku on the CBA Message Board. A whole lot of people chipped in (I seem to remember Ted Silverman being particularly prolific at writing haiku) and it...

Do Me a Favor, Will Ya?

by | Feb 21, 2020 | Welcome Column

Another day, another Facebook post that begins: “My guitar (fiddle/banjo/tuba) was stolen from my car last night. If anyone sees…”My first thought is, “What was your guitar/fiddle/banjo/tuba doing alone in your car?”Here are the typical excuses:Excuse: “It was only...

Do You Have a Lot of Nerve?

by | Dec 15, 2010 | Welcome Column

This past weekend, I was preparing for a show. The sound check was done, and all the band members were hanging out in courtyard behind the club, going over some last minute changes to the setlist or arrangements, and generally getting prepared to take the stage in a...

do you know who I am?

by | Mar 22, 2018 | Welcome Column

daily grist; one man with conviction will overwhelm 100 with only opinions. Winston ChurchillMy buddy Ray Park had a great sense of humor and was always pulling jokes on me every chance he got. He told me a great story one time about a gig he played in Southern...

Does Every Band Deserve an Encore?

by | Apr 9, 2013 | Welcome Column

Does every band’s performance deserve to receive an encore or a standing ovation every time it performs? I don’t think so. Somehow, in our desire to be nice and to encourage every band, we think we should rise, shout, and cheer, encouraging the emcee to...

Dog Talk

by | Feb 11, 2012 | Welcome Column

“I’m getting worried,” Labby said to his friend Doby. Doby questioned, “Why?” “Well, there is this big event coming up in Grass Valley, California this June. A bluegrass music festival, where there will be thousands of people. And for the first time, in a long...

Dogconsiouness

by | Nov 2, 2003 | Welcome Column

I’ve done my very best over the past several months to resist the temptation of using this column to inspire. Sure, I’ve asked you to volunteer, to attend events, to support bands, even to evangelize in the name of bluegrass. But I’ve drawn the line at trying to make...