Four or five years ago, a new(er) four piece bluegrass gospel group played at the Milan (Michigan) Bluegrass festival. I’d never seen or heard of them, but we gave them a pretty good listen. I remember feeling pretty sorry for them after their show, sitting way in the back in the dark at a tiny … Read more
Freddie Newby passed away on Sunday, February 24th. Freddie could be found at the Huron Valley Eagles, Flat Rock Michigan on most Saturday nights; he introduced the bands and he handled the sound. He had done sound for festivals around Michigan in previous years. We last saw Freddie February 16, when he introduced Mike’s band … Read more
What a weekend! I did mention the camper show, didn’t I? We went and I’m still thinking about some of what we saw. It’s a dangerous place, because of course, we want (or perhaps I want) a new one. I’ve reached a stage in my life where I seem to know enough to look only at … Read more
A call center needs employees. I was on the phone with someone for almost an hour today, and I’m still not sure they understood me. They did keep saying they were sorry, and that was true, they are sorry. I guess I can’t tell you what company, they might sue me. I told Papa I needed a mixed … Read more
Frank Burns was a good old boy, one of the best of that kind. He had his opinions, but he wouldn’t hurt a flea and he spread a lot of love. GS3 was camping with us at Whispering Winds, known to some Michigan bluegrass fans as Wendy Smith’s place. It was the July 4th festival, 2003. … Read more
If I listen to this style of fiddling, I like it to be Johnny Gimble. But this is pretty darn good, don’t you think?
We had a fine weekend, in spite of the miserable weather. We went “up North” on Friday night, arriving at M-in-L’s home about 9:30. She was waiting up, good thing it didn’t take any longer. If you really care, this is one some people think about the geography around here. ( if you read that … Read more
Today is the day, finally the last football game of the season (if you don’t count the Pro Bowl) will be played. The main concerns around here, “What foods are we having?” That is a family member quote, but I’m not saying who. I’m pretty sure that Tom Brady will finish the Pat’s fine season … Read more
OK , watch this: Late last summer, Janis mentioned we might be interested in attending this taping. I sure wish we had! You might find more at the Lewis Family site.
I headed over to Kalamazoo today, to retrieve our three “little” grandchildren. It’s a happy occasion, Sesame Street Live is playing at the Fox Theater. Since the oldest of the “little” grandchildren was 3 or so, I or we or whoever have made one of those shows with some combination of them. the year GD2 … Read more