Winter 1996

In this issue

1. Greetings!
   by Murphy Hicks Henry Murphy introduces the issue on her daughter, Casey's, 18th birthday and calls for reader submissions about their experiences balancing motherhood with a life in music.
   Back Issues by Murphy Hicks Henry An announcement that previous issues of the newsletter are now available for purchase.
   Expiration Dates by Murphy Hicks Henry A notice to subscribers about renewal dates appearing on their labels and a request for timely renewals.
   Interview With Gloria Belle by Murphy Hicks Henry A preview of the featured interview with pioneering bluegrass musician Gloria Belle.
2. Ratifications
   by Casey Henry A personal essay by Casey Henry describing the profound experience of attending Rounder Record’s 25th Anniversary Tour concert featuring Del McCoury, Laurie Lewis, and J.D. Crowe.
3. WIBbits
   Sally Wingate by Sally Wingate Short letter from Sally Wingate on giving up playing music after having kids.
   N.M. by N.M. An anonymous quote on the discomfort of being the only woman in a jam.
4. Spotlight on... Gloria Belle
   by Murphy Hicks Henry and Gloria Belle A lengthy interview with Gloria Belle detailing her extensive career, from the Cas Walker Show to playing with Jimmy Martin and Charlie Monroe, and her determination to make a living playing music.
5. Studio Salon
   by Nancy Hicks Pate An article by Nancy Hicks Pate describing the experience of recording a demo in a relaxed, female-run studio in Atlanta.
6. Personal Horror File: Babysitting Stories
   by Murphy Hicks Henry Murphy shares her own difficult experiences of finding childcare while being a traveling musician and invites readers to share their stories.
7. Alaska to New England: Road-Tripping with Martha Scott
   by Martha "Scotty" Scott Stey (printed “Martha Scott” [sic]) An account from Martha Scott about a self-booked tour of New England coffee houses with a friend from Alaska.
8. Letters...
   Kitsy Kuykendall by Kitsy Kuykendall A letter from Kitsy Kuykendall on promoting women at IBMA FanFest
   Sonia Shell by Sonia Shell A letter from Sonia Shell on playing music while pregnant.
9. Database Update
   by Murphy Hicks Henry A progress report on Murphy's database of women in bluegrass musicians, announcing it is nearing 1,000 names.

Photos

• Casey Henry, page 1. Photographer unknown. On Omeka
• Gloria Belle, page 4. Photographer unknown. On Omeka
• Gloria Belle, page 7. Photographer unknown. On Omeka
• Carol Lombardo, Martha "Scotty" Scott Stey, Murphy Hicks Henry, page 9. Photographer unknown. On Omeka
• Gloria Belle, page 10. Photographer unknown. On Omeka