New Bluegrass Music Forum Is Excellent!!

[Riveremember]

I agree. And I think it is okay if things veer from the subject of Bluegrass. The point is, that it is a place where, Bluegrass enthusiasts can hangout. Just like this site is a place for Mandolin enthusiasts to hangout, but many things are discussed. I think it is important to let discussion be fairly free flowing. I think the point is; people passionate about Bluegrass have a place to discuss BG music and related things.

[FLATROCK HILL]

From Flatrock Hill - " I noticed a few of the posts weren't really bluegrass. ". Much the same as here at times then ? Ivan

Exactly Ivan! (hence the winking smiley-face). I just figured it was just a matter of time before someone brought up that point as a serious criticism. We may all have our own ideas as to what exactly passes for Bluegrass, but there's no need to cut anyone out of the discussion. I do sincerely wish the new forum well.

[Riveremember]

Yes I suppose topics will veer somewhat. What is important to me is that it is a place where Bluegrass folk, I mean people who live and breathe Bluegrass music, can come together and discuss their passion, and if the topics sway off of the subject, so be it. It is still a gathering place for Bluegrass lovers.

[Timbofood]

Topics always make their own paths, its human nature, look, a squirrel!
Maybe better as ...."Look, it's J.D. Crowe!"

[stevedenver]

Im in!

I too know of and visit the other specialty sites.

But i like to be adventurous.

To me, its always first and foremost about the forum culture. Open, informed, civil, friendly, respectful ,welcoming, and..........breadth of cultural acceptance, musically and otherwise.

I am not bluegrass folk. I play it a lot, but have many other musical passions.
And im not into the strict traditional rigidity i have sometimes experienced.
By default, as a mando and banjo wanna be, and guitarist, it is ...a common ground.
I hope theres room for my ilk.

Time will tell.

Btw, i like the cafe a lot, and, umgf too.