Summer approaches and that means the high season for bluegrass festivals, camps, and concerts. Here is a quick rundown on what you can expect in the...
My friend Paul Vernon did a bit of a rant on the “Real Blues Forum” that I want to pass on to you, mixing in some...
In this series we’ve covered some of the biggest songwriting successes to emerge from San Diego. Of course songwriting success isn’t just what makes it on...
Well, this past week has been kind of a trip I didn’t intend to take. Five days in the hospital and getting my blood pressure under...
A big part of any producer or recordist’s job is the time-honored task of problem solving. Over the course of a single recording session, hundreds of...
In American history over the last century, many people point with clear memories about historic events. Folks can tell you how well they remember where they...
Hello Troubadourians! Last month we started a conversation about how well your guitar plays and what might be the “ideal” neck shape/width for you. I also...
Harold Darling opened the Sign of the Sun bookstore at Adams and College Ave. in San Diego sometime around 1960, catering to the students of San...
What makes a tune or a song “bluegrass”? Well, ask five bluegrass players and you will probably get five different answers, reflecting the fact that defining...
