Includes bibliographical references and index

Take it from the top -- On the sea to "by the sea" -- A song-and-dance era -- A musical high note -- A golden era -- The Taylor age -- Fantasy island -- You win some, you lose some -- Nurturance -- Off the beaten path -- Maynard played the blues -- Vibrant vineyard voices -- Vineyard jazz and soul -- The energy of music -- And the angels sing -- Rock on -- All along the stringed instrument highway -- Household names -- Thus, greatness -- From tiny acorns