Text Box: The Art of Joyous Music It doesn’t make a damned bit of difference that I studied music at Berkeley, including the History of American Music. I never speak much about the fifteen years I spent playing and performing music in the 60’s and 70’s. In fact, of the most important things about the relationship between The Used Kharma Lot and music, most specifically with that of bluegrass and old-time music, is the fact that I delight in giving away web sites to musicians, artists, and other non-profit organizations. It’s written into my Charter, but music always has had a special place in my heart. In 2003, I left bluegrass music behind because of the people, at least the ones in Spokane who claim to speak for Bluegrass Music. It has been my experience that the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association is largely a largely uninformed collective of egotistical maniacs who would rather serve themselves than the true cause of music of any genre. While there are several people who, through their own independence, have become fast friends with us both, they are vastly outnumbered by the arrogant, self-serving pompous asses who make up the Board of Directors of the INBA, most of whom always seem to presume a great deal without being adequately armed with the facts. I reserve my pity and contempt for them. Despite the sadness, though, as in most things, I still feel compelled to “make a difference” in the lives of a few friends, and to bring their talents and the beauty of their music to the web. Here, then, are the people, organizations and bands for whom Kharma has, I believe, made a difference. By clicking on their pictures you can learn more about them. Text Box: Old Time Songs What you have here is a wonderfully-accurate listing of old-time music from generations past, including their words, and in some cases, even the chords it takes to play them. If you love or play old-time music, this is a wonderful resource created by L. Petersen.

Click here to go to the Old Time Songs Website

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