Membership Campaign Special
KALW (91.7 FM)
Sat., Dec. 14th -- and available on demand for one week after the broadcast
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Make $50 donation to KALW radio on behalf of Bluegrass Signal HERE and receive this CD as an extra thank-you gift:
ANYWHERE THE WIND BLOWS (Kaleidoscope Records, 1989 – reissued on Flat Rock Records, 1995)
1. Anywhere the Wind Blows (Kathy Kallick/John Reischman)
2. Wildflowers (Kathy Kallick)
3. What Am I Gonna Do (Kathy Kallick)
- 4. The Danny J (John Reischman)
*5. Dreaming In Three-Quarter Time (Carol McComb)
6. Waterbound (trad., add’l lyrics, Kathy Kallick)
- 7. Hamsters In the Pantry (John Reischman)
8. Suffer the Consequences (Kathy Kallick)
*9. Walking the Floor Over You (Ernest Tubb)
10. Waking Up Alone (Paul Shelasky)
- 11. La Arboleta (trad.)
12. Think About Me (Kathy Kallick)
Kathy Kallick: guitar, lead & harmony vocals
John Reischman: mandolin, harmony vocals
Sally Van Meter: dobro, harmony vocals
Kevin Wimmer: fiddle
Bethany Raine: acoustic bass, lead (*) and harmony vocals
- = instrumentals
“Intelligent, varied, and beautifully performed acoustic music [with] the emotional intensity that is the greatest strength of bluegrass as a genre.”
- Bluegrass Unlimited
“This is as good a recording to emerge from the bluegrass market as you’re gonna hear!”
- Option magazine
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Make a donation of any amount to KALW radio on behalf of Bluegrass Signal HERE and enter the raffle to receive a pair of tickets to the California Bluegrass Association's 2025 Father's Day Festival, June 12-15 in Grass Valley, CA.
Among the performers: GOOD OL' PERSONS REUNION
This reunion of this beloved Bay Area band is a chance for Kathy Kallick, John Reischman, Sally Van Meter, Paul Shelasky, and Bethany Raine Sorkey to revisit some of their favorite music from days gone by. Expect performances that go far beyond nostalgia, as these musicians have continued to evolve; their music is filled with dazzling playing, passionate singing, inclusive humor, and some really good ol' songs.
"When it comes to bluegrass, it doesn't get much better than this." (Relix Magazine)
The Good Ol' Persons were formed in 1975 as a result of the success of five women performing at a Freight & Salvage open mic. The name filled a spur-of-the-moment need and provided a wry comment on the dominant bluegrass culture of the era. It didn't take long for a band to form, for men to infiltrate -- and for the music to become more important than a gimmicky name.
The Good Ol' Persons were among the first bluegrass bands to feature the songwriting, lead playing, and vocal harmonies of women, and went on to be trendsetters in the incorporation of Latin, swing, folk, Cajun, and other musical genres into their bluegrass. The band released several albums, toured throughout the US (including Bill Monroe's Beanblossom Festival) and Europe, and had a profound influence on several generations of bluegrassers.
“A rare and beautiful balance of terrific singing, superb playing, and good taste.” (Option magazine)
“A fine set of deft picking and some of the smoothest vocal harmonies I’ve heard in bluegrass.” (Country Music Journal )
Since 1995, members of the band have continued to enjoy successful musical careers (as well as occasional GOP reunions). Kathy, Sally, and John are Grammy and IBMA award winners; Kathy, John, and Paul were awarded Lifetime Memberships by the California Bluegrass Association; all are outstanding performers, composers, producers, bandleaders, and teachers.
Kathy Kallick (guitar, vocals) leads The Kathy Kallick Band, recently released her 23rd album (always placing highly in the national bluegrass charts) filled with her extraordinary compositions, and continues to tour.
John Reischman (mandolin, vocals) also leads a band (The Jaybirds), has released numerous recordings featuring his remarkable tunes, and tours widely.
Sally Van Meter (dobro, vocals) has been a member of the bands of Hillman & Pedersen, Led Kaapana, and Jorma Kaukonen, produced albums by Open Road and Hot Buttered Rum, and performed/recorded with everyone from Jerry Garcia to Mary Chapin-Carpenter to NBB.
Paul Shelasky (fiddle, vocals) is currently a member of Blue & Lonesome, played in Lost Highway for many years, and released a retrospective of live and studio recordings.
Bethany Raine Sorkey (acoustic bass, vocals) has become one of the busiest musicians in the Bay Area acoustic music since moving back after many years living in Texas and Louisiana.
"Likeable modern twists on the usual themes: love, relationships, family, deception, and rambling." (Bluegrass Unlimited)
“The core sound centered on Kathy's strong, crystal-clear vocals; the front-and-center all-female trio; and Kathy's original songs. Bluegrass Unlimited acknowledged the impact of the band, saying, ‘Their quiet revolution brought acceptance to the idea that women could do more in the bluegrass world than play bass.’" - Murphy Hicks Henry, Pretty Good For A Girl: Women In Bluegrass (Univ. Of Illinois)
GOOD OL' PERSONS DISCOGRAPHY:
Good N' Live (Sugar Hill/1995)
The Bluegrass Suspects (Kaleidoscope/1990 – out of print)
Anywhere the Wind Blows (Flat Rock/1989)
Part Of A Story (Flat Rock/1986)
I Can't Stand To Ramble (Flat Rock/1983)
Good Ol' Persons (Bay/1977)
photo: Jon Sievert
KALW (91.7 FM)
Sat., Dec. 14th -- and available on demand for one week after the broadcast
<><><><><><>><><><>
Make $50 donation to KALW radio on behalf of Bluegrass Signal HERE and receive this CD as an extra thank-you gift:
ANYWHERE THE WIND BLOWS (Kaleidoscope Records, 1989 – reissued on Flat Rock Records, 1995)
1. Anywhere the Wind Blows (Kathy Kallick/John Reischman)
2. Wildflowers (Kathy Kallick)
3. What Am I Gonna Do (Kathy Kallick)
- 4. The Danny J (John Reischman)
*5. Dreaming In Three-Quarter Time (Carol McComb)
6. Waterbound (trad., add’l lyrics, Kathy Kallick)
- 7. Hamsters In the Pantry (John Reischman)
8. Suffer the Consequences (Kathy Kallick)
*9. Walking the Floor Over You (Ernest Tubb)
10. Waking Up Alone (Paul Shelasky)
- 11. La Arboleta (trad.)
12. Think About Me (Kathy Kallick)
Kathy Kallick: guitar, lead & harmony vocals
John Reischman: mandolin, harmony vocals
Sally Van Meter: dobro, harmony vocals
Kevin Wimmer: fiddle
Bethany Raine: acoustic bass, lead (*) and harmony vocals
- = instrumentals
“Intelligent, varied, and beautifully performed acoustic music [with] the emotional intensity that is the greatest strength of bluegrass as a genre.”
- Bluegrass Unlimited
“This is as good a recording to emerge from the bluegrass market as you’re gonna hear!”
- Option magazine
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
Make a donation of any amount to KALW radio on behalf of Bluegrass Signal HERE and enter the raffle to receive a pair of tickets to the California Bluegrass Association's 2025 Father's Day Festival, June 12-15 in Grass Valley, CA.
Among the performers: GOOD OL' PERSONS REUNION
This reunion of this beloved Bay Area band is a chance for Kathy Kallick, John Reischman, Sally Van Meter, Paul Shelasky, and Bethany Raine Sorkey to revisit some of their favorite music from days gone by. Expect performances that go far beyond nostalgia, as these musicians have continued to evolve; their music is filled with dazzling playing, passionate singing, inclusive humor, and some really good ol' songs.
"When it comes to bluegrass, it doesn't get much better than this." (Relix Magazine)
The Good Ol' Persons were formed in 1975 as a result of the success of five women performing at a Freight & Salvage open mic. The name filled a spur-of-the-moment need and provided a wry comment on the dominant bluegrass culture of the era. It didn't take long for a band to form, for men to infiltrate -- and for the music to become more important than a gimmicky name.
The Good Ol' Persons were among the first bluegrass bands to feature the songwriting, lead playing, and vocal harmonies of women, and went on to be trendsetters in the incorporation of Latin, swing, folk, Cajun, and other musical genres into their bluegrass. The band released several albums, toured throughout the US (including Bill Monroe's Beanblossom Festival) and Europe, and had a profound influence on several generations of bluegrassers.
“A rare and beautiful balance of terrific singing, superb playing, and good taste.” (Option magazine)
“A fine set of deft picking and some of the smoothest vocal harmonies I’ve heard in bluegrass.” (Country Music Journal )
Since 1995, members of the band have continued to enjoy successful musical careers (as well as occasional GOP reunions). Kathy, Sally, and John are Grammy and IBMA award winners; Kathy, John, and Paul were awarded Lifetime Memberships by the California Bluegrass Association; all are outstanding performers, composers, producers, bandleaders, and teachers.
Kathy Kallick (guitar, vocals) leads The Kathy Kallick Band, recently released her 23rd album (always placing highly in the national bluegrass charts) filled with her extraordinary compositions, and continues to tour.
John Reischman (mandolin, vocals) also leads a band (The Jaybirds), has released numerous recordings featuring his remarkable tunes, and tours widely.
Sally Van Meter (dobro, vocals) has been a member of the bands of Hillman & Pedersen, Led Kaapana, and Jorma Kaukonen, produced albums by Open Road and Hot Buttered Rum, and performed/recorded with everyone from Jerry Garcia to Mary Chapin-Carpenter to NBB.
Paul Shelasky (fiddle, vocals) is currently a member of Blue & Lonesome, played in Lost Highway for many years, and released a retrospective of live and studio recordings.
Bethany Raine Sorkey (acoustic bass, vocals) has become one of the busiest musicians in the Bay Area acoustic music since moving back after many years living in Texas and Louisiana.
"Likeable modern twists on the usual themes: love, relationships, family, deception, and rambling." (Bluegrass Unlimited)
“The core sound centered on Kathy's strong, crystal-clear vocals; the front-and-center all-female trio; and Kathy's original songs. Bluegrass Unlimited acknowledged the impact of the band, saying, ‘Their quiet revolution brought acceptance to the idea that women could do more in the bluegrass world than play bass.’" - Murphy Hicks Henry, Pretty Good For A Girl: Women In Bluegrass (Univ. Of Illinois)
GOOD OL' PERSONS DISCOGRAPHY:
Good N' Live (Sugar Hill/1995)
The Bluegrass Suspects (Kaleidoscope/1990 – out of print)
Anywhere the Wind Blows (Flat Rock/1989)
Part Of A Story (Flat Rock/1986)
I Can't Stand To Ramble (Flat Rock/1983)
Good Ol' Persons (Bay/1977)
photo: Jon Sievert
