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Author: Dave Berry

  • California Report: Violinist/Fiddler Alisa Rose

    March 10, 2023 | by Dave Berry

    These days, it's not uncommon for fiddlers to have both a classical and bluegrass background, but perhaps nobody does it better than San Francisco-based Alisa Rose. Undoubtedly, that is due to the fact she has been playing both styles (at a

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  • California Report: CBA Bluegrass Breakdown’s new directions

    February 21, 2023 | by Dave Berry

    CBA Bluegrass Breakdown editor/graphic designer, Jason and Gina Dilg Long-time readers of the California Bluegrass Association member's monthly newsletter, the Bluegrass Breakdown, noticed big changes during the pandemic including a smaller footprint with fewer columns with a professional-looking glossy print finish,

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  • California Report: Guitarist Jim Nunally

    January 17, 2023 | by Dave Berry

    Jim Nunally is a California-based musician's musician, not so widely known despite having played extensively with many great California artists, including both the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience and John Reischman and the Jaybirds. He's a sought-after producer, and nowadays spends most

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  • California Report: CBA SoCal Regional Director Donna Hargis

    December 22, 2022 | by Dave Berry

    Donna Hargis organizes many Southern California bluegrass events and is the MVP of the Southern California Bluegrass Association scene. A recent convert to the bluegrass fold, Donna exudes enthusiasm and energy that inspires both young and old to play, learn

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  • California Report: CBA SoCal Regional Director Donna Hargis

    December 22, 2022 | by Dave Berry

    Donna Hargis organizes many Southern California bluegrass events and is the MVP of the Southern California Bluegrass Association scene. A recent convert to the bluegrass fold, Donna exudes enthusiasm and energy that inspires both young and old to play, learn

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  • California Report: Jason Keiser on his New Acoustic Collective

    November 22, 2022 | by Dave Berry

    San Jose–based Jason Keiser is yet another in the suddenly burgeoning field of young players who easily crosses boundaries from jazz and bluegrass. He studied at East Tennessee State University with guitarist Wyatt Rice. Jason's primary instrument is the guitar,

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  • California Report: Kenny Feinstein of Water Tower Band

    October 27, 2022 | by Dave Berry

    "Bluegrass and folk alchemy with psychedelic and punk influences" is how the Los Angeles-based Water Tower Band is described on their web site. Led by co-founder Kenny Feinstein, the band has endless energy emitting old-time sounds in a modern musical

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  • California Report: Suzy Thompson on the Berkeley old time scene and convention

    September 19, 2022 | by Dave Berry

    Suzy Thompson of Berkeley, CA has seemingly always been an integral part of the Bay Area acoustic music scene. She's played with her music partner Eric Thompson and a long line of folks, such as the Todalo Shakers, Thompsonia, the

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  • California Report: John Reischman on early days, Tony Rice, and more

    September 2, 2022 | by Dave Berry

    This is a follow-up to the Bluegrass Today interview with John a couple months back, which mostly covered his latest album, New Time & Old Acoustic. He had expressed an interest in talking about his years with Tony Rice, so this

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  • Inaugural Siesta Valley Strings & Things Festival with Sam Bush, AJ Lee, and more

    August 26, 2022 | by Dave Berry

    Sam Bush at the 2022 Siesta Valley Strings & Things Festival - photo by Mary Ann Goldstein A new single-day Siesta Valley Strings & Things festival, put on by Paper Moon Presents, took place Sunday, July 31 featuring Sam Bush alongside a

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