oooh the roar of the coffee machines is often very distracting at coffee house gigs...

it would be great if this was more often available:
"Old Town Cafe in Bellingham. A nice place -
they encourage musicians to come in and play,
which I did, and in return got a free lunch
(and a little more in the tip jar).
A very nice concept!"

I have been in places where you can play,
but there is not often any compensation
available. This shows a respect for the
musician, and there is more of a chance
of return performances! Hooray for Old Town..
I wonder if there is any connection between
them and Chicago's Old Town Folk Music School?

I had a nice chat with Miken the other day..and
was glad to hear about Phil and Vivian Williams. I wonder
if they have ever received recognition from the Folk
Alliance for their role in preserving and promoting
Folk Music?! Perhaps they should be recommended for
an award such as this! (Rosalee Sorrels, Roz and Howard
Larman, Elaine & Clark Weissman and other folk "dignitaties"
have been so recognized.)see www.VoyagerRecords.com