How many mudcatters are there? What kind of question is this? Like how many hammer dulcimer players are there, mountain dulcimer players, autoharp players, etc. It doesn't really matter does it as long as one has someone or many to share their hobby with. Life is too short to spend along with your hobby. This (Mudcatter business) is new to me and I'm one of those some time (mudcatter) people. The times I've started a topic, it's been real interesting the information that's out there among you people. Like the one answering someone's thread on the "lost song lyrics" her mom or grandma sang to her. And the one about the "Cruel Mother". Many of you are so knowledgeable in the wonderful realm of folk songs. Keep up the good work, people. Folk music is just about the most wonderful music there is.