by Christine | Jun 8, 2013 | Welcome Column
We all know about the food fast (different than fast food). That, of course, is when we go without food for a certain designated period of time. Some folks do it voluntarily, and some folks do it involuntarily because they don’t have the money, and some do it for all...
by Christine | Dec 8, 2011 | Welcome Column
There’s a fellow named Larry Perkins in Nashville who is a longtime picker and knows pretty much everybody in the Bluegrass world back there. I met him briefly about ten years ago at an IBMA week in Louisville and bought a CD he had for sale called Glad Reunion Day....
by Christine | Mar 12, 2014 | Welcome Column
One of the most ubiquitous accoutrements to bluegrass players is…. the capo. (Sometimes called a “cheater bar”.) A cursory search of the internet shows the capo to be much older that you might think (17th century!). Apparently, the word itself comes from the Italian...
by Christine | Nov 30, 2016 | Welcome Column
Quite recently, I came across yet ANOTHER capo design – this one made by a company called Thalia. It reminded me of this column – please forgive me for subjecting it to you again!One of the most ubiquitous accouterments to bluegrass players is…. the capo....
by Christine | Dec 21, 2016 | Welcome Column
Happy Winter solstice to all you merry pagans out there!Well, it’s that time of the year again. The Christmas season, also known more by the more secular Holiday Season. Whatever the reason, a lot of good things happen this time of year. By and large, families are...
by Christine | Mar 11, 2008 | Welcome Column
During the past two or three weeks, PBS has been showing the film “Pete Seeger: The Power Of Song” on its national network. I hope many of you have had a chance to see that, or if not, that you may have a friend who’s recorded it, because it provides...
by Christine | May 15, 2011 | Welcome Column
House concerts are wonderful things. You and 20-30…well maybe 49 other folks get to listen up close and personal to great music. And up close takes on a new meaning when the musicians point out that the front row is in spittin range….actually they’re in kicking range...
by Christine | Aug 23, 2017 | Welcome Column
Nothing stays the same, although in a lot of cases, we wish it would. Just as a home needs a spring cleaning, so does the musical infrastructure. Overall, it’s pretty low maintenance, and you can really get used to simply grabbing those instruments when you’re going...
by Christine | May 13, 2011 | Welcome Column
Well, I’ve figured out a few things….People don’t have much Christmas spirit in April. Ever tried to find someone to play Christmas carols at a bluegrass campout in springtime? I didn’t think so. It ain’t easy. Even Chef Mike. He can sing them things like Andy...
by Christine | Jan 22, 2014 | Welcome Column
I haven’t owned too many vehicles in my 40 years of driving, compared to some people. I find the process of selling and buying vehicles too stressful so I’ve kept my conveyances a long time. But one thing I have discovered – the favorite ride for me is, hands...
