We have a great small folk festival here in central Missouri, called "The Big Muddy" folk festival - after the nickname for the river, which runs nearby. It is in the town of Booneville, just off I70, a little west (abt 20 mi or so) of Columbia, MO. I'd like to encourage any 'catter or folkie who might be able to attend. Main organizers include folkies Cathy Barton & Dave Parra, who also travel & perform full time & do a lot of folk festivals around the country. Generally has something for everybody, w/elements of folk, "old-timey," bluegrass, workshops, "folk arts," dancing, etc..

They do charge an admission, but still need to have lots of volunteers & to make ends meet; after the performers get paid, & the light & sound bills are payed, etc, nobody's gettin rich, but we ARE havin lots of fun. Bring an instrument - or just yer voice.. to the song swaps or open mike, or Sat night jam. Great fun. This year the dates will be April 7&8 Ph:660-882-7977; URL:http://www.c-magic.com/boonvill/events.htm

Cheers, BK