Great Weekend

Well, it did rain a little. People scattered right after supper break on Saturday when it rained a little. Most reappeared quickly, holding umbrellas or wearing other rain gear. The evening line-up was too good to miss. Since naming favorites among the performers would be suicide, instead I’ll address a subject I saw a while … Read more

Milan Bluegrass Festival, Day 3

Today’s much anticipated line-up includes Don Rigsby, the LRB, Dailey and Vincent, Doyle Lawson, the Grascals, the Lewis Family and The Bluegrass Thoroughbreds. I’ve hardly cooked a thing, and have eaten several sin foods, an elephant ear was among them. Lightning didn’t strike, so we’re fine. We’re having a great time, come on out and … Read more

Milan (Michigan) Bluegrass Festival

We arrived at KC Campground on Wednesday evening, and found that the sites with electricity were all occupied. We set up in the east, near some tents. Campers continued to arrive, but there is space left if you want to make the trip. The lineup is an all-star billing, and worth the drive. Friday features … Read more

Blue Moon

Sorry to say, bluegrass lost a great friend Sunday with the passing of Paul “Moon” Mullins. Mr. Mullins was well known in the bluegrass community, probably best in Ohio where he was a radio personality for many years. You can see a sample of his work in this video: Mr. Mullins is the fiddler on … Read more

August Begins with a Bang!

We had a great trip “up North” over the weekend, including seeing lots of cousins at the reunion. We were especially blessed to see Judy, M-in-L’s neighbor, who dropped over Saturday. While you’re saying your prayers, please include her. She’s a tough gal, but she’s having more than her share of challenges these days. There … Read more