by Christine | Nov 2, 2007 | Welcome Column
I lived in Los Angeles throughout most of the 1970s. My circle of friends during those years consisted of an eclectic bunch of young people, somewhat like the cast of characters in the Seinfeld sitcom only less urbane, and more into music. Sometimes we played recorded...
by Christine | Oct 25, 2008 | Welcome Column
Do you remember the good old days of the Internet and email? The excitement of logging onto your computer and hearing that perky, always-up voice chirp, “You’ve got MAIL!” I swear my heart would skip a beat. Now, it’s roll out of bed, stumble into my study, brush my...
by Christine | Feb 20, 2014 | Welcome Column
Good Thursday from Whiskey Creek, where each morning we get up to the bizarre sight of six acres cluttered with plants and trees and bushes that are convinced we’re in the middle of spring. And there’s no reasoning with them. I’ll tell you something not many people...
by Christine | Sep 30, 2016 | Welcome Column
NOTE: The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the California Bluegrass Association, anyone who plays Bluegrass, anybody has ever listened to Bluegrass or who has ever even seen grass (Blue or otherwise), or even of the author on a good day. With...
by Christine | Dec 24, 2018 | Welcome Column
NOTE: The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the California Bluegrass Association, anyone who plays Bluegrass, anybody has ever listened to Bluegrass or who has ever even seen grass (Blue or otherwise), or even of the author on a good day. With...
by Christine | Apr 30, 2019 | Welcome Column
(We’re pleased to re-resent an early column from Bill Evans. RC)Sooner or later, often around the breakfast table at a music camp, conversation will turn to “that 10,000-Hour Rule thing.” What’s that? In his 2008 best seller “Outliers,” journalist Malcolm...
by Christine | Mar 24, 2012 | Welcome Column
Sooner or later, often around the breakfast table at a music camp, conversation will turn to “that 10,000-Hour Rule thing.” What’s that? In his 2008 best seller “Outliers,” journalist Malcolm Gladwell, drawing on research from psychologist Anders Ericsson, supposedly...
by Christine | Nov 14, 2009 | Welcome Column
There are one hundred of them. One hundred wooden park benches. One hundred wooden benches at the Colusa County Fairgrounds. You know, where the 2009 Fall CBA Campout happened this past October. The benches are not just randomly scattered around the grounds. Many of...
by Christine | Mar 7, 2016 | Welcome Column
I was born on the first day of Spring. Although the yearly reminder of my accumulating age is the last thing that pleases me, the coming of Spring always does. Yes, I actually saw a robin pulling a worm from the ground the other morning. A hummingbird has come back....
by Christine | Jul 19, 2012 | Welcome Column
It has been exactly a year since this old guy took up music for the first time in his 66 years. It is time for a recap. The last twelve months have contained experiences beyond my wildest dreams. I play a guitar daily, jam often, attend every music event possible,...
