Hello Troubadourians! I could have just as easily titled this column “Story Time, part 4,” as it contains the final chapter of my time with the...
There was lots of bluegrass action over the last month, and more great stuff coming! Let’s take a quick look. Julian Fiddle and Pickin’ Contest. The...
Bluegrass music resides in a big tent, with room for interesting and exciting variety. Musically, the tent includes (at least in the minds of some) forms...
It was about 1960 when Jeff Clark who was an announcer at KOGO, San Diego told me that with my deep voice I ought to be...
Question: How many Emo musicians does it take to screw in a light bulb? Answer: Six. The guitarist does it, while the rest of the band...
Hello Troubadourians! When last we visited the saga of the Martin guitar, I was leaving Valley Music with the “White Rose” and blown mind. I had...
Hello Troubadourians! With proper respects to Paul Simon, this month I’d like to talk about what you don’t play. Most of us obsess over what we...
There are some great bluegrass opportunities for fan participation coming up, beyond the usual concerts and jam sessions. Bluegrass Campout. First up is the annual Spring...
A few years ago I did a radio show that included some protest songs by the great Leadbelly that included one about the Scotsboro Boys. The...
