Spring 1998

In this issue

1. Greetings!
   by Murphy Hicks Henry Murphy's note opens with a lively account of a successful women's bluegrass workshop, then announces the deaths of several key figures, dedicating the issue to the memory of Ingrid Reese.
   She Was a Friend of Mine by Murphy Hicks Henry A personal and heartfelt note from Murphy that recounts specific, cherished memories of jamming with and learning from Ingrid, framing her as a generous and important friend in Murphy's life.
2. FRIENDS REMEMBER INGRID
   Salt of the Earth by Barry Brower Barry Brower's eulogy fondly recalls his introduction to bluegrass through Ingrid and Bob Fowler's band in San Francisco and paints a picture of Ingrid as the warm, welcoming heart of the city's music scene.
   She played hard, loved hard, lived hard by Ginger Boatwright Ginger Boatwright's tribute celebrates Ingrid's outrageous humor, fierce loyalty, and boundless joy for life, sharing wild stories from their time touring together in the Bushwhackers.
3. INGRID
   by Murphy Hicks Henry and Gene Lees A comprehensive and candid biographical obituary that traces Ingrid's life from her privileged but lonely childhood as Woody Herman's daughter to her passionate, self-taught journey into bluegrass, her co-founding of the Station Inn, and her battle with cancer.
4. What's in a Name?
   by Nancy Hicks Pate A lighthearted personal essay by Nancy Hicks Pate about the challenges and humorous social misunderstandings involved in naming her new band "The Sissy Mountain Boys."
5. Roni Stoneman Rules!
   by Murphy Hicks Henry A photo-feature celebrating banjo pioneer Roni Stoneman, documenting a special festival moment where six generations of women banjo players joined her on stage.
6. Ratifications
   by Casey Henry Casey Henry's column offers an account of tagging along to a chaotic and eclectic Nashville Jug Band practice and how it gave her a glimpse into a different, older side of the city's music scene.
7. Station Inn Celebrates Ingrid's Life
   by MaryE Yeomans MaryE Yeomans' first-person report describes the moving and music-filled memorial service held for Ingrid at the Station Inn, listing the many notable musicians who performed and shared stories in her honor.
8. SHORT STUFF
   by Murphy Hicks Henry An update on Hazel Dickens' new recording project and an inspirational anecdote about singer Patti LaBelle's body-positive declaration during a concert

Photos

• Ingrid Reese, page 2. Photographer unknown.
• Bob Fowler, Ingrid Reese, page 3. Photographer unknown.
• Ingrid Reese, page 4. Photographer unknown.
• Amy Carlson, Casey Henry, Murphy Hicks Henry, Veronica "Roni" Stoneman, page 7. Photographer unknown.
• Casey Henry, page 8. Photographer unknown.
• Ingrid Reese, page 9. Photographer unknown.