Kitty’s Biscuit Adventure
I first tasted country style biscuits when Vernon took me down to meet his family in Maryland. His mom, Beth, made the BEST! She didn’t measure either; she’d take a …
The Day We Left Curt Behind
One of our Appalachian Grass gigs took us down to Dundalk, MD to play at the Sandpiper Inn, a local hotspot for bluegrass. At that time, band personnel included Vernon, …
Appalachian Opry Memories
Appalachian Opry Memories from Famous Old Time Music Company Wapakoneta, OH Thinking back over my years with Vernon and Famous Old Time Music Company, one of the things I have …
Another episode in the Life and Times of Vernon McIntyre
Vernon has always been serious about his bluegrass music. While still a kid, Vernon went to work for Nick Trifelous, a family friend, helping Nick strip cars for junk. Vernon scrounged …
Kitty’s Longview Story
As an undergraduate, I majored in clinical psychology. I planned to become a therapist and help people work out their problems and live better, happier lives. Laudable goal, huh? In …
Vernon McIntyre’s Banjo Beginnings
THE LIFE AND TIMES of Vernon McIntyre, Junior Vernon and his younger brother, Gary, were walking to school one morning when an old guy offered them a ride. I think …
Re-cap of Grand Opening at Vernon McIntyre’s Famous Old Time Music Company
The Grand Opening Celebration started out with a jam session in the backroom. When that room got too packed to move, jammers repaired to the front porch and kept picking. …
Grand Opening of Famous Old Time Music Company – a Bluegrass Specialty Shop
Owned by Vernon McIntyre, local bluegrass legend, Famous Old Time Music Company is hosting a Grand Opening celebration August 31, 2019. Located at 1196 Ross Millville Rd, the new store …
Concert for a Cause
Concert for a Cause I met John of John Brown Flooring as a result of a waterline break at the house last February. The water completely destroyed our newly installed …
Possum Saloon May 18, 2019
Join us at the Possum Saloon May 18, 2019 for an evening of bluegrass; 23903 Stateline Rd., Bright, Indiana 47025. Showtime is 8pm and admission is free. The freshly renovated …