by Christine | Mar 28, 2014 | Welcome Column
Good morning from Whiskey Creek where five turkey vultures lazily soar in a figure 8 pattern over our little slice of heaven here in the gold country. Known for their ability to sense from miles and miles away the smell of death and decay and abject failure, the...
by Christine | Feb 17, 2017 | Welcome Column
Mid-February and the FDF calls and emails are increasing with each new day. As Operations Manager I’m entrusted with getting back to each person with an answer and, believe it or not, this is my favorite part of the job. With 41 Grass Valley...
by Christine | Oct 15, 2014 | Welcome Column
The past few years, I have noticed Open Mic events proliferating around Contra Costa County. This is not a new concept – I’ve attended these types of things numerous times over the years, but they seem to be growing in number and sophistication. In the simplest...
by Christine | Jul 26, 2006 | Welcome Column
Unless you’re in a big time act, there are jobs within your band that go way beyond the instrument(s) you play and the part(s) you sing. Maybe YOUR band needs to fill some of these positions. Peacemaker/Diplomat The mix of personalities in any band can lead to some...
by Christine | Mar 13, 2012 | Welcome Column
My job, as a blogger, depends on my ability to obtain up-to-date information about bands and people in bluegrass music. A major feature of the blog is to provide previews of events we’re going to be covering. Usually I post a preview about two weeks before an...
by Christine | May 3, 2019 | Welcome Column
My mother grew up during the Depression. She shared a tiny house surrounded by alfalfa fields with her two sisters and four brothers just a few hundred yards away from the Old River in Tracy. They would walk the mile and a half to school, crossing the Old River Bridge...
by Christine | Mar 30, 2013 | Welcome Column
Good morning from Whiskey Creek, where the spectacular arrival of springtime that Lynn and I and the dogs have been enjoying all week will, according to the National Weather Service, take the weekend off. Clouds and showers and maybe even a little thunder and...
by Christine | Jul 14, 2010 | Welcome Column
Picture if you will, this commonplace scenario: You get a phone call, from someone who has a potential gig for your band. Venue’s cool, pay is good. You politely tell the caller you need to check with the other bandmates to verify their availability on that date. You...
by Christine | Aug 5, 2013 | Welcome Column
Dear friends, Writing this missive on a blissful afternoon, the immortal words of Annie Hall come to mind: “La-de-da, la-de-da.” The days at the heart of festival season, baseball season, camping season – whatever season to which my soul cleaves – are floating like a...
by Christine | Aug 27, 2019 | Welcome Column
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an already posted note from Deb…she’s made some corrections and updates….)Yes, it’s only September but….The Fall Camp Out is October 14 – 20, 2019!!!! Now is the time to put it on your calendar so...
