by Christine | Jul 30, 2012 | Welcome Column
This is the story of how learning a new tune can sometimes lead to a very profound insight. Every musician knows, when we learn new tunes, they can have the power change our brains. By the process of learning the new tune, we become more proficient at our instrument....
by Christine | Apr 6, 2020 | Welcome Column
Is the movement of “country” music to actual country music real? If anybody is wondering why I bring up this question now, it is because Chris Stapleton won best new artist and other awards at the most recent Country Music Awards. But sadly, this is much less of a...
by Christine | Nov 24, 2017 | Welcome Column
On behalf of the California Bluegrass Association I’d like to wish all a Happy Thanksgiving.Over the years, and especially in recent years, I’ve had a growing conviction that we bluegrassers have an extra reason to feel gratitude about our lives. Sure,...
by Christine | Dec 7, 2014 | Welcome Column
The fine mist floated a half meter above the damp pampas earth. The sun had not quite lifted its sleepy brow above far off mountains that formed a crooked line at the extent of the plain. Octavio de Ponferrada Suarez Scarambolli sat in the wooden folding chair; the...
by Christine | Jan 29, 2011 | Welcome Column
Bill Wilheim I don’t think they make them like that anymore In this land of plenty Where gold is an albatross that hangs around the neck of the ungrateful Where we think our good fortune falls from trees Instead of from the storehouse of the creator And it annoys us...
by Christine | Aug 16, 2015 | Welcome Column
By Geoff Sargent, Tim Edes, Montie Elston, and Mark Hogan Over the past year, the CBA Board of Directors has discussed a modification of our policies and by-laws to allow Directors to attend board meetings, on a case by case basis, through use of conference telephone,...
by Christine | Dec 24, 2013 | Welcome Column
I was completely unprepared for what I was looking at. Although I was part of a class that was showing me how to use special equipment to see this stuff, somehow I was not really ready to appreciate what it was that this class was allowing me to see. I adjusted the...
by Christine | Dec 11, 2011 | Welcome Column
I was completely unprepared for what I was looking at. Although I was part of a class that was showing me how to use special equipment to see this stuff, somehow I was not really ready to appreciate what it was that this class was allowing me to see. I adjusted the...
by Christine | Feb 18, 2014 | Welcome Column
Ever notice that the bands who appear to be the most successful are often the ones who seem to be in the headlines most often? Never under estimate the value of a good publicist or public relations person – Even if you handle the chores yourself or share with...
by Christine | May 11, 2020 | Welcome Column
Much has changed since my review of Volume Five’s 2018 release Milestone. Hell, much has changed since Volume Five performed the 2019 Grass Valley Father’s Day Festival. Of course, I am strictly discussing Volume Five. Besides their lineup changes and new album has...
