Perhaps it is funny, but maybe not. As soon as Papa got ready for work this morning, we took the bed, the top of a big shelf and his night stand out of the bedroom. He moved the TV, cable box and VCR last night. Yesterday I took all the books and notebooks and put …
Category: Bluegrass
Mar 13
Ricky Prater Photos Posted
Papa’s pictures of Ricky Prater and the Midnight Travelers are posted. Since we last visited the Kentuckians of Michigan they took down the awful fence that was on the front of the stage. It sure makes a difference, you can actually see a little of what is going on. We’re going to try to make …
Feb 23
It Was a Weekend
Friday was pretty nice, so I painted. I’m working on the bathroom, trying to get a little paint to drag me out of the winter doldrums. The Wings won, life was good. Saturday came, and Papa and I went to the home improvement big box store. We didn’t find what we wanted, but bought a …
Feb 20
Saturday is Right Around the Corner
There are a bunch of options for bluegrass in the D this weekend. After careful consideration, Papa and I have decieded to head down to the Huron Valley Eagles and see B0 and John and ’em. We’ve seen Bo sing quite a bit, but this will be the first time we’ve seen this group. Bo …
Feb 04
A Taste of Spring
It was a little warmer for a day or so there, but now it’s back to the deep freeze. We are supposed to have a warm weekend, but it won’t help Papa and I any, we are headed north to M-in-L’s house. She’s having a birthday, and we want to be there. I’m busy as …
Feb 03
Back to the Grind
We sure had a time with GD2 over the weekend. First was Sesame Street, on Friday morning. I think she has pretty much outgrown Sesame Street, but she had a good time, and was happy to select a gift from the sales area. It is a flashlight looking thing, with Elmo on the top, and …
Jan 28
Wondering What to Do?
Friday, January 30, the Larry Stephenson Band is appearing at the Kentuckians of Michigan. The Kentuckians have further information on their website. This will be the first opportunity those of us in Michigan will have to see Kenny Ingram with the band. Several of the blogs have posted information on the switch, Travis Tackett’s post …
Jan 26
Friday, and a Weekend
Papa and I were happy to be in the audience last Friday, when Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme out preformed in the Oakland Community College Bluegrass Series. Everyone in the audience was happy, too. The series is back at Lila Jones Theater in Royal Oak; it’s a great venue to hear music in. This group …
Jan 22
IIIrd Tyme Out in Royal Oak
Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme out is appearing in Royal Oak (Michigan), at Oakland Community College tomorrow. You can follow this link to get tickets on-line. Russell and the boys have appeared in this series for many years, they are a favorite around here. We saw the group at Jekyll Island, and loved every minute. …
Jan 13
RIP — Butch Baldassari
I sometimes note the passing of those I know, and let the newspapers take care of the celebrities. However, the recent passing of Butch Baldassari is notable to anyone with interest in music. Mr. Baldassari was know to bluegrass fans for his work in the Weary Hearts. His founding of the Nashville Mandolin Ensemble show …
