HOBBY - [hob-ee] : an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation. I think we all know people who have had a tough time adjusting to retirement, and it seems to me that a lot of them have one thing in common. In their working life they seldom … Continue reading It’s Never Too Late For A Hobby
Category: Country
The Velvet Guitar Of Hank Garland
Most of the talented guitarists who have populated country music through the years have been perfectly happy to stay within their comfort zone. But the best of them have occasionally stretched themselves musically, and that would be the case with Hank Garland, the legendary composer of "Sugarfoot Rag", who surprised many fans with his detour … Continue reading The Velvet Guitar Of Hank Garland
Facing Up To A Phobia
We all have things that creep us out. You know what I mean. They might make you shudder, or in some cases even cause you to gag and turn your head away. In fact, most people probably have several different things that affect them that way. I decided that facing up to one of my … Continue reading Facing Up To A Phobia
Red Allen – Bluegrass Troubadour
Not to be confused with the jazz trumpeter who came along a little before him (although their careers did overlap), bluegrass performer Red Allen was a much-respected and influential part of country music for many years beginning in the 1950s. An accomplished instrumentalist with a solid singing voice, he was a favorite of many fans … Continue reading Red Allen – Bluegrass Troubadour
Cheesy Is As Cheesy Does
I'm nothing if not cheesy. Or at least that's how Mrs. BG often describes me, so it seemed like cheese would be a good subject for our latest slideshow of unusual sculptures. But I seemed to remember something dairy-related showing up before, so I used my handy-dandy 'search' function and discovered that the earlier post … Continue reading Cheesy Is As Cheesy Does
Johnnie Wright Still Remembered By Fans
It might have escaped the notice of most folks, but a recent news article has reported the death of country music pioneer Johnnie Wright, who passed away at age 97 in the Tennessee home that he still shared with his wife of 74 years, country superstar Kitty Wells. Although his famous spouse is probably more … Continue reading Johnnie Wright Still Remembered By Fans
Uncle Dave Macon – The Dixie Dewdrop
When digging through the musical past I sometimes run across a character whose story is too good to pass up, even if they're pretty much unknown to many current music lovers. A good example is Uncle Dave Macon, who was one of the first stars of the Grand Ole Opry and also holds the distinction … Continue reading Uncle Dave Macon – The Dixie Dewdrop
A Closer Look At The GMC
One of the most valuable tools I have at my disposal when putting together a new piece is something that is also available to every visitor to the GMC. It's the 'search' function. After more than five years and a total of over 900 pieces -- and in consideration of my spotty memory -- I … Continue reading A Closer Look At The GMC
Chasing Memories Leads To Kentucky Colonels
I've been in a kind of funny place lately -- musically, I mean. I keep running across pictures or films of rural folk from years ago, many of the men in bib overalls and playing banjos, fiddles, or harmonicas, and I flash back to my own early childhood. But here's the catch -- although the … Continue reading Chasing Memories Leads To Kentucky Colonels
Milton Brown And The Evolution Of Taste
I was thinking today about how a person's tastes in music can change -- the person in this case being myself, but I think it's true of most of us. I can think of a lot of examples from my own meandering course through musical waters but one that comes readily to mind is how … Continue reading Milton Brown And The Evolution Of Taste
Geezer Music Club 