by Christine | Mar 11, 2020 | Welcome Column
Do you remember the scene in the movie “O Brother Where Art Thou?” where there were bluegrass bands at the political rally for a gubernatorial race? I don’t think I’ve ever seen that in real life. Politicians are always trying to identify themselves with songs they...
by Christine | Apr 28, 2014 | Welcome Column
On March 18 near Ochlocknee, GA, Jan McNees dropped her husband LeRoy Mack McNees at the airport. He was on his way to play his dobro and bluegrass in Guatemala! Here’s some bio on LeRoy Mack – LeRoy is a native of Southern California and has been playing...
by Christine | Apr 23, 2010 | Welcome Column
If you love bluegrass music and you like to hang around other folks who love it too, you’ve no doubt at one time or another been drawn into the “Why isn’t bluegrass music more popular?” conversation. This is one of those topics of such enduring interest to bluegrass...
by Christine | Aug 9, 2008 | Welcome Column
“We got cotton, silk and satin / In styles Anglo, Dutch and Latin / When you sail don’t take that chance / Wearing nothing beneath your pants / Trust… Silver’s Long Johns! *They breathe!*” Whoops, I didn’t see you there! You caught me singing a...
by Christine | May 9, 2008 | Welcome Column
Dear friends, I do bring you another delightful piece by one of my favorite writers today. It’s the monthly missive from young Kyle Abbott. But first let me make an appeal. Folks! How about a sweet and fun job to entice you to volunteer at the CBA Father’s Day...
by Christine | Jul 12, 2011 | Welcome Column
Bluegrass music is a pretty serious business, taking itself seriously and committing itself to presenting a particular kind of string band music hearkening back to its first generation roots and the multiple musical traditions from which it has been drawn. Often the...
by Christine | Jul 5, 2016 | Welcome Column
(Editor’s Note–Ted’s column on humor in bluegrass first appeared in this spot back in 2011. Oh, while we’re talking, we’ve got one slot, first Tuesdays, that’s open and waiting for a new Welcome columnist. If...
by Christine | Nov 21, 2017 | Welcome Column
Bluegrass music is a pretty serious business, taking itself seriously and committing itself to presenting a particular kind of string band music hearkening back to its first generation roots and the multiple musical traditions from which it has been drawn. Often the...
by Christine | Sep 25, 2012 | Welcome Column
I get to play an occasional fundraising party for our neighborhood school. It’s the most fun gig I do all year. The tone for the band is set by Mabel, a fifth grader who is as enthusiastic about her fiddle as she is about her iPod Touch. Frequently she wants to play...
by Christine | Aug 21, 2008 | Welcome Column
First, let’s get a few things straight. I own every CD that’s been put into my iTunes program and resides on my iPod. When I listen to the iPod, it’s a convenience I use to keep from having to cart roughly 300 CD’s around in our trailer or car. My iPod also plays the...
