We'd be playing amplified. The barn has a good sound system, and pretty decent sound people. In the past they've used all acoustic instruments and miked them, but lately there's been a trend towards pickups on the instruments.

There really isn't much immediately local talent to tap as tutors, and I've asked them, but they're too busy. We usually have a band come down from Chicago, which is a 50-90 minute drive depending which side they come from. So they're usually wanting to leave right away when the dance is over - not leaving much opportunity to talk or give quick lessons. And trying to take a couple of school kids that far on a weeknight is out of the question. So I've tapped into a world-wide resource and hope I can bluff my way thru with just good advice taking the place of experience.