Splendid Band News! Van Colbert of the famous Colbert Brothers and our esteemed banjoist, has been invited to perform on stage at the SouthArts/Mid-America Arts Alliance Folklorists Retreat April 21 in Memphis. Are you folks in for a treat. Our Van has been playing banjo for 40-some years and has taught in the Missouri Folk Arts traditional music masters and apprentice program for three seasons. He is also the quintessential hillbilly, and we’re all very proud to be working with him. I’ll be going, too, but just to jam and hang out with the folks, and do some politicking on behalf of our infant record label. Memphis is always a good time, but this one will be special.