January-March 1995

In this issue

1. Greetings!
   by Murphy Hicks Henry Introduction of yearly subscription fees and a story about negative response to women's issues in Banjo Newsletter column. Nancy Cardwell joins IBMA staff and a brief bio is provided including that she grew up performing in a MO family band. News that Sally Van Meter is named vice-president of IBMA shared.
   The Database by Murphy Hicks Henry Update on the questionnaire responses, just numbers
2. The Questionnaire
   by Murphy Hicks Henry Published version of the questionnaire
   by Mary Gibbons and Kathy Barwick Classified ad for the All-Girl Boys who are looking for a new banjo player
3. “ESTROGEN JAM” MATERIALIZES AT OWENSBORO 1994
   by Kathy Barwick Kathy Barwick's recollection of an all girl jam at the IBMA conference in 1994.
4. HORROR STORIES
   by Murphy Hicks Henry Murphy narrates and shares her thoughts on letters sent in from women who have experienced uncomfortable situations an musicians
   “The Problem is More Subtle” by Brenda Wolfersberger Brenda, a professional from Indiana, talks about the problem of bluegrass material being male-oriented and the unwillingness of people to play or sing in unfamiliar keys in jams
   “It’s Still an Uphill Battle” by Anonymous An anonymous letter from a classically trained violinist who wasn't allowed to jam with her husband and friends until they were better than anyone else they could find.
   “Bummed Out” by Attitudes by Jan Goldberg A reprint of something posted on the Bluegrass Listserv by Jan Goldberg who talks about avoiding the bluegrass scene because of the competitive atmosphere of jams
5. Ratifications
   by Casey Henry Casey laments not being able to talk about they exciting experiences she had at IBMA with her normal school friends
6. Nancy Hicks Pate
   Sugarbabies in the Studio by Nancy Hicks Pate Nancy's recollection of the struggles of recording an album with her sisters while balancing multiple levels of childcare on the road and in the studio
7. Change of Life
   by Murphy Hicks Henry Notice of Missy Raines' brother passing away from AIDS. Plus an update on Ginger Boatwright who recently talked with Lynn Morris

Photos

• Nancy Cardwell, page 1. Photographer unknown. On Omeka
• Carolyn Cirimele, Chris Lewis, Debby Cotter Kaspari, Kathy Barwick, Mary Gibbons, page 3. Photographer unknown. On Omeka
• Nancy Hicks Pate, page 7. Photographer unknown. On Omeka