I received the letters from MP3 a couple of days ago, made a note of my opinions and forwarded to my band mates. We all agreed not to join the pay for privilege patrol. Sure, they have to find *some* way of staying solvent, but this amounts to an unfair, regressive tax on those whose music does not fall into the popular genres. As I said, the rich get richer and the poor stay that way in this type of system. Hesperis is also correct, though, that MP3.com is the best thing out there right now, and with the demise of IUMA, they are the 800 pound gorilla. They can basically do anything they please.

Hey, Kat -- yeah, its been awhile. My life has been quite full between the music (which has become extremely busy) and the rest of life. My oldest daughter is geting married tomorrow and of course I'll be singing as well as participating. Pray for decent weather for us --we're outside with a 70% chance of rain.

Paul