Every year in January the California Bluegrass Association (CBA) puts on the “Great 48” in Bakersfield. The CBA is the largest member-driven nonprofit bluegrass organization in...
On a warm winter morning, I was treated to a cup of coffee thoughtfully styled my way, and a comfy chair on a lovely vine-covered back...
I am writing this on January 20, which is the deadline for this month’s Troubadour columns. In fact, the columns are due every month on the...
What goes into the making of a great pop record? The ones that truly pop make us dance and sing and last for decades—still sounding fresh,...
“If it will ever get better, it will surely get worse.” I wrote that lyric back in 2010 for a song called Reverse Abortion. I had...
Living in the “Land of Enchantment,” winter paints a picturesque landscape. Snow flurries feather ice through the air, frost clings to the trees, and a familiar...
With a heart blessed with kindness and generosity, Dolly Parton has always had the knack for spreading goodwill. This Valentine’s Day, at the Belly Up in...
Sandé Lollis’ second solo album, Between Things Not Remembered, marks a triumphant return as well as her first release since stepping away from her long-time trio,...
Hello Troubadourians! Do you ever wonder, “What if I couldn’t play anymore?” Or “What if I had to significantly change the way I play?” Those thoughts...
