SEBA Breakdown Newsletters

This SEBA Breakdown explores the life and career of Georgia native Rebecka Speer; Lady Outlaw explores the orgins of the song Mississippi You're On My Mind which was written by Jesse Winchester; highlights the recent bluegrass jam held in Big Canoe, Georgia and lists the remaining "big 4" Georgia bluegrass festivals still left in 2026.

This SEBA Breakdown includes a tribute and farewwell to Dolly Parton; a review of RidgeJam by Tom Born; Lady Outlaw unveils a recipe for Chocolate Yogurt Moonshine Cake; and David Prince discusses his visit to Colorado Bluegrass Country.

This Breakdown features an article by Kara Rae McConville discussing an unfortunate ding she got to her guitar and a visit with bluegrass legends while getting it repaired; features an article by Lady Outlaw on the origins of the famous song (I'm Going to) Kansas City; features an article by Tom Barnwell on an introduction to Bluegrass Jamming and Jam Etiquette and features an article by David Prince discussing two great Labor Day Weekend bluegrass events.

This SEBA Breakdown features an article about a recent visit to the Dahlonega, GA jam; an article by Lady Outlaw on the origins of the song Crazy Arms; an article by Paul Malaspina on Allison Krauss's early years; news and pictures from the recent Wernick Jam Camp held in Big Canoe, GA and an article by Tom Banks on attending his first Kaufman Bluegrass Kamp in Tennessee.

David Prince visits Eddie's Attic to see East Nash Grass; Maura Nicholson gives an insider's view of the Toco Hills Old-Time Jam; Lady Outlaw discusses the genesis of the song "One of These Days;" Jeff Lahr reviews the Appalachian True Heritage Festival; Bob Young and Paul Malaspina discuss recent busking adventures and Dan Daniel remembers a good friend, Gerald "Gerry" Hall.

This issue features: an article by Dan Daniel on the reunion of patrons of the legendary Atlanta music venues Rose's Cantina and the Great Southeast Music Hall; an article by Garry Motter on the High Lonesome Bluegrass Ballet in Chattanooga; an article celebrating the successful Headin' Home Fest; an article by Lady Outlaw reviewing the origins of the song "There'll Be Peace in the Valley for Me;" and review of the successful 2026 Bear on the Square Festival in Dahlonega.

In our April Breakdown, Lady Outlaw writes about the genesis of the song "His Eye Is on the Sparrow;" we salute the SEBA Cedar Grove Chapter on their final jam; Paul Malaspina traces our bluegrass roots with an article about Arnold Shulz; David Prince writes about adventures at Suwannee Banjo Camp; and we note the passing of Ronnie Bowman.

Paul Malaspina writes about the influence of early radio on the popularity of bluegrass music; David Prince writes about master dobro artist Tut Taylor, native of Milledgville, GA; and Lady Outlaw explores the origin of the spiritual anthem "Down by the Riverside."

Lady Outlaw explores the origins of the song "Just a Closer Walk With Thee;" we explore the roots, development and evolution of bluegrass music in Georgia; we include a bluegrass music quiz; we discuss two new innovative bluegrass events--a bluegrass ballet and a festival/fish fry; and we include a calendar of Bluegrass Festivals in Georgia for 2026.

Lady Outlaw writes about the origins of the song "Precious Memories;" Dan Daniel shares the sad news of the passing of Joe Hawks and David Prince includes full calendar of bluegrass festivals in Georgia during 2026.

In this edition, Lady Outlaw writes about the origin of the song "We Need a Whole Lot More Jesus (and a Lot Less Rock and Roll); Cade Thacker writies practice tips based on the book "The Practice of Practice; and Paul Malaspina writes about great holiday songs including "Christmas Time's A-Coming" by Tex Logan.

This Breakdown features adventures at Banjo Camp in Massachusetts; notes the Sharp Mountain Music Barn closing; congratulates Dan Daniel's induction into the Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame; features Lady Outlaw's mouthwatering recipe; discusses bluegrass music scene in Hawaii; celebrates success of recent Headin' Home Fest and announces Fall Forever Bluegrass Festival in November.