cont’d...grr... as one of his “Furies” (I was completely spellbound at that show). For the record, Aoife was/is my first bluegrass cousin - she graciously performed (a capella) a few songs at a memorial gathering for Ruth’s mom (my Dad’s kid sister Cynthia) and I said to her in a playful way that she was now family and she very sincerely came back without missing a beat that she’d be honored to be a member of such a family. Alrighty then!! Ever since she has had great fun torturing my fanboy Gemini self...she’s a Scorpio (wouldn’t ya know 😖) but hey! That’s what family does! I think I “sealed the deal” on my stage name when I walked up to Ron Thomason (Dry Branch F. S. ) at a Grey Fox ( at the still (at the time) “new” farm ) and said, “hiya Ron! I’m yer long-lost cousin Adam!” and stuck out my hand. Without missing a beat he replies, “cousin Adam huh? Y’know, that could be....”. I could see the wheels in his head cooking up a plausible backstory- but he shook my hand and said‘pleased to finally meet you- hope you’re having fun here at Grey Fox! For sure, Ron, FO SHO!! Made my day! My nickname has been consecrated!! The rest, as they say......
Awright ya got me- installing bandsintown app as I type this.... and plan to sign up for Cafe Lena on 7/1! I caught the recent Maeve Gilchrist/ B Molsky show there..... deeelightful!! Shortly thereafter received a newsletter from her announcing that she and hubby are expecting a “harpette” due to arrive in November!! They were “over the moon” about it and fanboy that I am 🤪fired off a congratulatory email, shamelessly touting my cousin connection with Ruth and Rob, and resulting friendship with Bruce and Daryl A, who brought (now ‘cousin)’ Maeve
cont’d...grr... as one of his “Furies” (I was completely spellbound at that show). For the record, Aoife was/is my first bluegrass cousin - she graciously performed (a capella) a few songs at a memorial gathering for Ruth’s mom (my Dad’s kid sister Cynthia) and I said to her in a playful way that she was now family and she very sincerely came back without missing a beat that she’d be honored to be a member of such a family. Alrighty then!! Ever since she has had great fun torturing my fanboy Gemini self...she’s a Scorpio (wouldn’t ya know 😖) but hey! That’s what family does! I think I “sealed the deal” on my stage name when I walked up to Ron Thomason (Dry Branch F. S. ) at a Grey Fox ( at the still (at the time) “new” farm ) and said, “hiya Ron! I’m yer long-lost cousin Adam!” and stuck out my hand. Without missing a beat he replies, “cousin Adam huh? Y’know, that could be....”. I could see the wheels in his head cooking up a plausible backstory- but he shook my hand and said‘pleased to finally meet you- hope you’re having fun here at Grey Fox! For sure, Ron, FO SHO!! Made my day! My nickname has been consecrated!! The rest, as they say......
Ciao fer now! Break a leg on the first!
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Awright ya got me- installing bandsintown app as I type this.... and plan to sign up for Cafe Lena on 7/1! I caught the recent Maeve Gilchrist/ B Molsky show there..... deeelightful!! Shortly thereafter received a newsletter from her announcing that she and hubby are expecting a “harpette” due to arrive in November!! They were “over the moon” about it and fanboy that I am 🤪fired off a congratulatory email, shamelessly touting my cousin connection with Ruth and Rob, and resulting friendship with Bruce and Daryl A, who brought (now ‘cousin)’ Maeve