by Christine | Jul 20, 2020 | Welcome Column
The Daily Grist: “Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker.” (Ogden Nash}A lot of things go to waste no matter how much we try. If I put some leftovers in a container they might be spoiled by the time I find them at the back of the refrigerator a few weeks later. I like...
by Christine | Apr 27, 2010 | Welcome Column
I always like to create menus. I like to think, What is the perfect meal for this or that occasion? I make, in my mind, each component; I lay it out on the plate, I admire it, I serve it. Once I asked my husband, “What are your favorite foods? What would be your...
by Christine | Oct 10, 2019 | Welcome Column
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by Christine | Dec 9, 2012 | Welcome Column
Every now and then I hear an amusing anecdote about a ruse that somebody pulled off as a practical joke. Some of these tales are very elaborate and it can take years of preparation and or waiting to get to the punchline denouement. I’ve heard some good ones from...
by Christine | May 28, 2019 | Welcome Column
Recently, Jeanie and I played a few shows with Ray Bierl accompanying us on fiddle. Ray is a fun guy to play with and is very versatile, which is great for us because we play a mix bluegrass, old-time, honky tonk, and Western swing. Though he has the chops of someone...
by Christine | Nov 28, 2011 | Welcome Column
Recently, Jeanie and I played a few shows with Ray Bierl accompanying us on fiddle. Ray is a fun guy to play with and is very versatile, which is great for us because we play a mix bluegrass, old-time, honky tonk, and Western swing. Though he has the chops of someone...
by Christine | Jul 10, 2008 | Welcome Column
Practice makes….what? This is the “high season” for Bluegrass bands. There are festivals somewhere nearly every weekend, and the great weather means many other venues will feature live music in the warm night air, enticing patrons to sip cool drinks...
by Christine | Aug 13, 2014 | Welcome Column
Growing up, I remember that there were always a few dads in the neighborhood who were really good with their hands. Of course, it seems that ALL the dads in the ‘hood could build a fence if needed, and probably a doghouse, or maybe a bird house. But there were some...
by Christine | Mar 26, 2012 | Welcome Column
Bluegrass music fans in California are starting to feel that itch. We’re past the chilliest days of winter and it’s time to start thinking about going through the camping gear and preparing for the summer festival season. There’s the inflatable mattress that needs...
by Christine | Jun 9, 2010 | Welcome Column
With the huge 35th Anniversary Father’s Day Festival coming up, it’s a good time to make sure you’re properly prepared for the around-the-clock jamming. Trust me, folks – it sound easier than it is. But don’t worry, some simple preparations will ensure you’ll be at...
