grannypam | January 21, 2011
We had a great time on our mid-winter break down at Perrysburg last weekend. Larry Efaw and his family put on a great show which was enjoyed by the largest crowd in recent years, and we were glad we were among them. The show was a great mix of regional and nationally touring bands and [...]
grannypam | January 8, 2011
I wanted to to check out how a website handled a manufacturing order. I walked through the entire process, which involved a wizard that could use a little work. Well, maybe the wizard was fine and I need work, who knows? Anyway, I was missing a little information after I took all the steps I [...]
grannypam | January 7, 2011
I received wonderful news from Tom & Barb Laing regarding the now defunct Oakland Community College Bluegrass Series. For those who didn’t know, Tom has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to find a way to bring bluegrass concerts back to the area. Here is his unedited message: Friends, Your patience has been rewarded! Our [...]
grannypam | December 6, 2010
спалня Joe Mullins once again presented a wonderful show at the Roberts Centre, Wilmington, Ohio on November 12-13. On Friday, Bill Emerson and Sweet Dixie, the Primitive Quartet, IIIrd Tyme Out, the Grascals and Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers appeared. Saturday brought James King, Ralph Stanley, Don Rigsby, Charlie Sizemore, Larry Sparks, and a [...]
grannypam | December 6, 2010
We enjoyed attending this fine show in Wilmington, Ohio, November 11-13. The Thursday night veterans tribute was an addition to what has been a two day event in the past. The Centerville High School Alternative Strings ensemble joined Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage and Nothin’ Fancy to pay tribute [...]
grannypam | September 28, 2010
The best part of IBMA it the energy of the participants. Now, there are plenty of bluegrass festivals that contain something similar, but this gathering is special. We are part of a group of grassroots club members that are here for the music and atmosphere, rather than for the seminars. Although we would qualify for [...]
grannypam | September 27, 2010
We attended Valerie Smith’s showcase in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. This year the beneficiary of the proceeds was the International Bluegrass Music Museum. Val and her band, Liberty Pike, recorded their most recent CD at the Museum. According to Valerie, the band made bluegrass presentations to 23 schools during their week in the Owensburo area. Performing [...]
grannypam | September 14, 2010
I have written about this before, three times, perhaps more than that. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic lung disease , about which much is known. But there is no cure, and having the disease is a death sentence. I first learned about CF when a CF baby was born to neighborhood family, in 1973, about [...]
grannypam | August 12, 2010
The grounds of KC Campground, Milan, Michigan are already filling with campers. There is room for more, but this is as large an early crowd as I have seen. Here is the view to the northeast of our camper at noon, Wednesday. And here this is what it looks like to northwest at the same [...]
grannypam | August 11, 2010
For many years, the Oakland Community College Bluegrass Series has been a highlight of our dark, Detroit area winters. Last spring Oakland Community College (OCC) announced it was ending support for all performing arts, effectively ending the concerts. Tom Laing, who has assisted the College staff with talent selection, was very disappointed. Greg Cahill of [...]
