An Interview with Disaster

by | Apr 14, 2014 | Welcome Column

(Editor’s Note: The second Monday Welcome is normally supplied by Rick Cornish. Although it was assumed that despite his separated shoulder injury, which has essentially left him one-armed for a couple months, Rick would be writing his column with the use of Dragon, a...

An Interview with Disaster

by | May 28, 2012 | Welcome Column

Writing for the Bluegrass Breakdown has provided me access to many of my favorite bluegrass artists. I’ve had the privilege of interviewing Mac Martin, Dan Tyminski, Junior Sisk, Mike Compton, the Gibson Brothers, and other notable performers. I take pride in my...

And Another Thing….

by | Nov 9, 2011 | Welcome Column

Last weekís passing of professional curmudgeon Andy Rooney came right after he crossed my thoughts. I remembered an essay of his about ìsharp soapî. He said that he likes a nice fresh bar of soap. It has nice lines, appreciable heft, and those letters (Dial, Right...

And Nothing Else

by | Aug 18, 2012 | Welcome Column

“You know, for most of its life, bluegrass has had this stigma of being all straw hats and hay bales, and not necessarily the most sophisticated form of music. Yet you can’t help responding to its honesty. It’s music that finds its way deep into your soul because it’s...

And Nothing Else

by | Mar 18, 2017 | Welcome Column

(Five years ago in August I was preparing to turn seventeen. How can it already feel so long ago? This is a rerun of a column from those younger years…)And Nothing ElseOriginally published on 8/18/2012“You know, for most of its life, bluegrass has had this stigma of...

And Now Introducing…San Diego Bluegrass Society

by | Jan 27, 2014 | Welcome Column

I’m grateful for this opportunity to write this monthly column. It’s a great opportunity for me to acquaint others with some of the bluegrass happenings down here in the southern end of the state where I live. There is much bluegrass going on here, too much to cover...

And now we find out she’s a song writer, too.

by | Nov 27, 2010 | Welcome Column

A MEMBER OF THE CBA I’ve got a lead on a concert The address of a jam I’m taking J.D.’s cornbread stuffing To the campout next weekend. Oh I know what’s going on With Del and Ralph and Seldom Scene, ‘Cause I’m holding my official Bluegrass Breakdown magazine. Oh I’m...

And now, for something completely different.

by | Apr 2, 2017 | Welcome Column

(Disclaimer: The Author has no degrees in the topic that will be discussed. The Author has read numerous books and researched the topic as thoroughly as possible. ONLY as it would apply to the author’s situation. Please, one must do their own research and consult with...