by Christine | Aug 10, 2012 | Welcome Column
I was thinking about kids on bluegrass, watching Frank Solivan picking his banjo in the semi dark, down at what used to be called Hobbs Grove, and now is known as the Kings river bluegrass festival. The festival hadn’t started, and Frank was taking one of his few...
by Christine | Sep 18, 2011 | Welcome Column
As many of you know, my good friend and bass player-band mate Fred Cone recently passed away from pancreatic cancer. I hope many of you will be able to come celebrate Fred’s life at his celebration jam, potluck, and schmooze-fest….three things he enjoyed and performed...
by Christine | Oct 15, 2015 | Welcome Column
I had a wonderful time at the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention last month. The music was very moving and easy to love; the people were friendly and approachable. I met locals from the Bay Area, people from around the state and even a couple that came all the...
by Christine | May 9, 2019 | Welcome Column
Here at Free Range Fridays we feel like we’re providing a community service by keeping alive San Francisco’s tradition of live music in casual settings. We really appreciate you many loyal fans who come to our showcases. The enthusiasm and respect that you show for...
by Christine | Jun 29, 2019 | Welcome Column
Back in August the San Francisco Chronicle did a nice Sunday piece on the about-to-open brand new Freight and Salvage Coffee House in Berkeley. This past Sunday the Datebook section had a letter from Gallivan Burwell of New Orleans, the very first musician to play the...
by Christine | Nov 12, 2015 | Welcome Column
Back in August of 2009 the San Francisco Chronicle did a nice Sunday piece on the about-to-open brand new Freight and Salvage Coffee House in Berkeley. This past Sunday the Datebook section had a letter from Gallivan Burwell of New Orleans, the very first musician to...
by Christine | Feb 3, 2018 | Welcome Column
Back in August of 2009 the San Francisco Chronicle did a nice Sunday piece on the about-to-open brand new Freight and Salvage Coffee House in Berkeley. This past Sunday the Datebook section had a letter from Gallivan Burwell of New Orleans, the very first musician to...
by Christine | Oct 8, 2009 | Welcome Column
Back in August the San Francisco Chronicle did a nice Sunday piece on the about-to-open brand new Freight and Salvage Coffee House in Berkeley. This past Sunday the Datebook section had a letter from Gallivan Burwell of New Orleans, the very first musician to play the...
by Christine | Jul 12, 2014 | Welcome Column
The 39th CBA Fathers’ Day Festival is over. It is gone. It is no more. It has been written in the bluegrass history book. Like Abraham Lincoln, the 39th FDF belongs to the ages. However, the memories live on. Returning to this festival in the time machine that I...
by Christine | Apr 12, 2014 | Welcome Column
Melody Player likes acoustic guitars. Wait, that’s not quite correct, because her feelings transcend like and find themselves in the love category; that category which contains many different kinds of love. Love, in this case, is more than just a four letter word....
