It is an INFORMAL everybody sing picnic, just like it always was at Jean Ritchie's house, with the exception that we are allowing any performers who are present to exhibit and sell CDs. I just want to make sure that everybody who wants to sing (including you, Susan), gets the opportunity to do so. Some singers from out of town will be passing through on their way to other gigs that evening and I want to make sure that they get heard before they have to leave. It helps for me to know who is present since I do not recognize many of the newer performers. That is why I am requesting the e-mail.