Note: play the audio to hear the report and some of the music we'll hear at Felie Parkfield: America has deep Irish roots, and one way those roots come alive is through our music. That uniquely American sound of Bluegrass has more than a touch of Irish in it. This connection is the theme of …
Category: history
Death on the Washita
The story of the American West is a checkered one, with heroic struggles and devastating misdeeds. It’s war and peace on an immense scale, spanning a continent and hundreds of years. The men and women that built the west are made of the same clay and grit that we are - we are their …
The Emperor of the United States
California is known for some pretty odd characters. It started in the early days; the crazy time of the 49’ers brought out some outrageous personalities. One of the biggest was Joshua Abraham Norton - The Emperor of the United States. Norton was an Englishman that grew up in South Africa. He was a successful …
Owens Valley Fights Back
There’s a long painful history in the Owens Valley, of an area that has one major landlord who could care less about the people who live there. That landlord is the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and they stepped over the bounds again in their treatment of Inyo County - and this …
It’s time for the Bluegrass Festival
Once again, it’s time for true country music! The annual bluegrass festival will happen in a few short weeks, over in Parkfield on Mother’s day weekend. For 20 years bluegrass pickers, pluckers and fans have spent mother’s day weekend in these hills, entertaining themselves and guests with some of the best guitar and banjo …
Trump won, now what?
It's been the craziest election of our lifetime, and some people still can’t accept the results. It’s been a crazier time ever since, with angry protests around the country. Clinton supporters are furious that she won the popular vote but lost the electoral college. The electoral college is comprised of Electors that represent the will of the …
Politics: Wasn’t it Always a Wild and Crazy Sport?
It’s the end of the presidential election season. Most of us feel relieved about that, but very nervous about the results. It feels like we’re on the verge of civil war, there are so many angry people on both sides. And no matter who wins, there are going to be some very bitter people who …
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