MUSIC FESTIVAL IN FREMONT

Bob Everhart invited me to come to Fremont, Nebraska, to talk about and sell my books at the 44th National Old Time Country & Bluegrass Festival. Bob and his wife, Sheila, who operate the nonprofit National Traditional Country Music Association, moved their festival from its previous location in LeMars, Iowa. The event covered four days (October 3-4-5-6) and three stages, with more performers than I could count.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT – KENNY SEARS

“I’m kind of in a new phase of enjoying my old age,” Kenny Sears told me during our telephone conversation last week. “I’m learning to do a pretty good job of it. I’ve learned to lay on the couch some.” Kenny, who was inducted into The National Fiddler Hall of Fame in 2017, plays the Opry with Jeannie Seely, plays Monday nights with the Time Jumpers, and does occasional recording sessions.