Winter 2000

In this issue

1. Greetings!
   by Murphy Hicks Henry Murphy Henry introduces the issue with an anecdote about meeting mandolinist Donna Stoneman and frames the focus of the issue on the unique Bay Area bluegrass scene.
   Bay Area Wibbers by Murphy Hicks Henry An introduction to the issue's theme, quoting Kathy Barwick on the differences for women in the Bay Area scene compared to the East Coast.
2. Laurie Lewis
   Committed to Being Me by Claire Levine and Laurie Lewis A lengthy interview where Laurie Lewis recounts her musical beginnings in the 1970s Bay Area scene, describing the supportive, non-gendered learning environment.
3. Beth Weil
   There Was Nobody Saying We Couldn't by Claire Levine and Beth Weil An interview with former bass player Beth Weil, who describes her musical journey and reinforces the idea that in the Bay Area, the possibility of women playing bluegrass was never questioned.
4. WIBLETS
   Segregation of Women by Joann Sanders Loehr Joann Sanders Loehr argues that all-women performances and groups can serve an important consciousness-raising function, similar to programs in science that encourage young women.
   Thoughts on Flatpicking by Kathy Barwick Kathy Barwick responds to a previous issue, citing physical strength and lack of role models as key barriers for female flatpickers.
   Let's Vent! by Dan Loftin Dan Loftin reacts to Casey Henry's article on jam session dynamicss, agreeing with her analysis from a male perspective.
5. KATHY KALLICK–BY EMAIL
   by Kathy Kallick Kathy Kallick, via email, attributes the Bay Area's welcoming atmosphere to pioneering women performers in rock and folk, and the safe, inclusive space of venues like Paul's Saloon.
6. MORE FROM KATHY KALLICK - THE INTERVIEW
   by Peter Thompson and Kathy Kallick Excerpts from a radio interview where Kallick discusses the evolution of her music, the eclectic nature of the Good Ol' Persons, and the enduring underrepresentation of women in bluegrass.
7. Women on Stage at IBMA
   by Murphy Hicks Henry IBMA FanFest Chair Kitsy Kuykendall defends the inclusion of women on stage at the recent event and requests more coverage of women behind the scenes.
8. A Most Womanly Job
   by Murphy Hicks Henry A mystery novel quote used to critique the backhanded compliment "she plays like a man."

Photos

• Donna Stoneman, page 1. Photographer unknown.
• Laurie Lewis, page 4. Photo: Anne Hamersky.
• Beth Weil, Greg Townsend, Laurie Lewis, Tom Bekeny, page 7. Photo: Gene Yano.