Aug
9
2011
I have collected bluegrass memorabilia for years. One of the treasures I happened upon is an old Grand Old Opry program from the mid 1950’s.

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Dec
15
2010
Back in November I went to Seattle to attend The Fretboard Journal‘s 5th Anniversary Celebration. Â If you have not read this magazine, it is one of the most beautiful music related publications out there. Amazing photos and fantastic stories. Â The early issues have become collectible, as they are now out of print!
The celebration happened over 3 days and included concerts by Bill Frisell, Danny Barnes and my friends Canote Brothers – Greg and Jere.  The final evening’s concert was famed guitar maker and player Wayne Henderson together with Orville Johnson.
The afternoon of the show, there was a lunchtime party at…
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