Bill, a native of Illinois, and his wife have been in Nevada County for 31 years. He is a retired police officer and was also a structural engineer at one time. He has one son who lives in the Los Angeles area.

Bet you'd be surprised to hear that Bill's favorite hobby is music! He also enjoys taking off with his wife in their Air Stream travel trailer whenever they can fit it in to their busy schedule. His favorite instrument is the guitar followed by the resonator guitar (dobro). When it comes to a favorite group he prefers "Lost Highway". His favorite singer is Ken Orrick.

Bill shared with me that he has in excess of one million miles on a motorcycle that have been documented. I can tell you that from my few years of riding that I never came close to that many miles. That is quite an accomplishment!

When asked about something that would surprise us, he said that he has authored two books. We'll have to ask him more details about what types of books the next time we meet.

His musical goal is to keep improving on his music. He does such a nice job when he plays that I don't believe there is much more room for improvement.

Bill always adds another dimension to our music when he joins us and we all wish he wasn't so busy and could spend more time with us.

Thanks Bill for being a part of Thursday Night Music.

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Lyrics, Chord and Tab Resources on the Web

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• A Luthier's Web Site
A lot of information about fretted instruments.

• Bill Jacobson's Website
Songs from the Country Side. Original songs you might hear under the Apple Tree.


• Bluegrass Lyrics

Bluegrass Lyrics provides lyrics and resources to traditional bluegrass enthusiasts. Site appears to be updated frequently.

• California Bluegrass Association Website
Check this site out for many other interesting links and great information regarding bluegrass music.


• Cowpie Bunkhouse
Yep... it's spelled right... Lot's of kick'in mus here!

• E Folk Music 'Pick it Up and Carry it On!'
As our mission states, our aim is to "support and develop awareness of and interest and involvement in folk music both as cultural history and entertainment."


• Flatpicking Tab Database

Good source for flatpickers!

• Fruit Jar Pickers website
If you'd like more info on the Fruit Jar Pickers then be sure to browse their website.

• Guitar Tab Universe
Lot's of lyrics and tabs here... of many types.

• Jenny Turner's band's website


• Mountain Laurel's Website
Check this site for information on Mountain Laurel's upcoming performances and also how to purchase their new CD released in September 2003


• MXTabs
Chord Charts, licks, and lyrics...


• Oldies Link
I'm told this site has lyrics that range from 1956 to current and that you can opt to have the chords. Great for guitarists!

• On the Loose website
This site will give you information regarding "On the Loose" and where they will be playing next as well as information regarding their CD. They also have a link to their website for Allen Guitars which is definitely work looking at. Some very talented people who live locally and work in the music field.