Old Testament Bluegrass

Old Testament Bluegrass

Not so long ago, I completed a goal that had eluded me for about a half a century. I read through the entire Old Testatment from beginning to end. And, in a big way, Bluegrass was my inspiration! Even though my column generally falls on a Sunday, I write about...
The Right Way(s) to Play

The Right Way(s) to Play

If you’ve been at a jam, and someone reels off a perfect rendition of a classic banjo (or guitar, or fiddle) solo, it’s a thrilling moment, no doubt. And if you’re at a jam and someone reels off a solo that’s wholly different, that’s a thrilling moment too,...