I believe in self-promotion.   It is a natural extension of life. Whether you realize it or wish to admit to it, we self-promote ourselves whenever we meet new people or interact with others.

In terms of Mudcat and the folk community, I think self-promotion is a key ingredient to the perpetuation of the music and traditions. Whether it is Bill Hahn or myself promoting our radio show, a folk club in the UK talking about a session, Dick Greenhaus plugging CD's, etc. - it is a key way for us to make others aware of what is happening in our community.

If we were promoting large corporations, perhaps it would be a different issue.   Not that I would shut out reasonable offers - if Coca-Cola ever wants to pay me a large salary so that I can host my radio show without any editorial strings attached - I'm ready to listen to offers 24 hours a day! I would quit my dayjob in a heartbeat!   :)

I can be reached through my website - www.ronolesko.blogspot.com

(another shameless self promotion!!)