E56 - Donna Hargis: A Fondness For Bluegrass

The Quaintrelle Podcast

Donna Hargis is the Regional Director of the California Bluegrass Association for Orange County and Long Beach. She is a multi-talented creative: a Bluegrass enthusiast, teacher, artist, writer, flat picker and tenor singer. In this first of a two part talk, we’ll cover what Bluegrass is and isn’t, how to learn and what it takes to become good at the things that you like to do.

SHOW NOTES:

Donna Hargis can be reached at: [e-mail]

California Bluegrass Association: https://californiabluegrass.org/

Freedom Within Boundaries by Donna Hargis| CBA: https://californiabluegrass.org/freedom-within-boundaries/

Bluegrass Music | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluegrass_music

The Banjo Cafe article, "Cafe Owner Shuts Doors, Stays Hopeful" | LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-04-11-we-12013-story.html

Grass Valley Father's Day Bluegrass Festival |CBA: https://californiabluegrass.org/fathers_day_festival/fdf-home/

MUSIC AND MUSICIANS MENTIONED:

The Beastie Boys: https://beastieboys.com/

Molly Tuttle: https://www.mollytuttlemusic.com/

AJ Lee & Blue Summit: https://www.bluesummitmusic.com/

The Dillards | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dillards

Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys | Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Monroe

Earl Scruggs: https://earlscruggs.com/

The Pogs: http://www.thepogs.com/

Gloria, by Them - Rock Pop Tunes | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDo-GA1hLk4

Can the Circle Be Unbroken, by The Carter Family - Michael Vuijlsteke | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjHjm5sRqSA

The Mommas and the Papas: https://www.themamasandthepapasofficial.com/

FILM AND TELEVISION MENTIONED:

Deliverance - Original Theatrical Trailer - Warner Bros. | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sckWeXMLsac

The Judy Garland Show with George Maharis, Jack Carter and The Dillards | The Judy Garland Project: https://judygarlandproject.wordpress.com/tag/the-dillards/

The Andy Griffith Show | IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053479/

Hee Haw: https://www.heehaw.com/

OTHER:

11 Surprising Benefits of Singing | Take Lessons: https://takelessons.com/live/singing/health-benefits-of-singing#:~:text=Mental%20and%20Emotional%20Benefits&text=Singing%20is%20known%20to%20release,the%20frequencies%20created%20by%20singing.

Beyond the Streets: https://beyondthestreets.com/

Pixiu Mala Hongtang | Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/pixiu-mala-hongtang-los-angeles

Bumsan Organic Milk Bar: http://organicmilkbar.com/

Disclaimers: No part of this episode should be construed to advocate a particular diet or provide nutritional, medical or other other advice. This is just my personal experience during week one of a new diet. Always consult a medical professional before beginning any dietary or other lifestyle change.

All opinions expressed are solely those of the guest/s and are not to be construed in any way to reflect the opinion of The Quaintrelle Podcast or its host.