Peg Reza…One of California’s Premiere Ukulele Ladies
Columbia CA’s own Ukulele Diva, Peg Reza, is skipping the light fandango! This gal is one of the West Coast’s most vibrant talents. Not only is she a master on ukulele, but she is also a talented...
View ArticleCollaborating with a Cutie!
BZ & Peg, riding along with a story & a song! Peg Reza…Aunty Uke I am one lucky storyteller! A few years ago I had the pleasure of working with Peg Reza on a special project. Since then we...
View ArticleKim Weitcamp to California AND Sonora…
Kim Weitcamp is a major WOW in the storytelling world. I first heard her tell stories at the 2012 Sierra Storytelling Festival. Her name was new to me; I didn’t know what to expect. Well, I got a heavy...
View ArticleStriking Up Gold Mountain…The Making of #2
Living in Gold Rush Country is its own adventure. From winding mountain roads and steep river canyons to collapsing old buildings that are more than 150 years old, we live with the flavor of these...
View ArticleStriking Up Gold Mountain…Fantastic Review~And Thank You!
The old schoolhouse in Columbia State Historic Park Wow! This weekend we received an amazing review from retired librarian Ginny Gustin, MLS. Ginny served as the chairperson for American Library...
View ArticleStriking Up Gold Mountain’s Music: Resources and Links
THIS PAGE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS WITH ON-GOING UPDATES. COME BACK OFTEN! The music of California’s Gold Rush is a deep well that captures the sentiments of those rough and rugged times. Many of the...
View ArticleWinners of A Parents’ Choice Gold Award? We did it!
This morning “Striking Up Gold Mountain” really did strike REAL GOLD when we received an announcement from the Parents’ Choice Foundation. Word reached us that we were one of 4 audio storytelling...
View Article“Made in the Sierra Foothills,” a New Performance & Lecture Series at...
Last night Peg Reza and I had the chance to open the new “Made in the Sierra Foothills” performance and lecture series at Columbia College, our local community college. Conceived and coordinated by...
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