Anyone telling another person their likes and dislikes are invalid is a complete idiot, and those who think this is another opportunity to AGAIN post their arguments regarding trad vs. singer songwriter are idiots. I am perhaps also an idiot for believing people are capable of understanding specific issues and posting original and appropriate responses.

This is a festival in Barry's 'backyard' that has shut out all the music he cares about. That's the bottom line. I'd go if there were something for me, and now, there's not. I'd join WUMB if there were something for me, but there's not. It's not that there are singer/songwriters. Hell, Barry writes songs and so do I. The problem is they don't want those who love traditional music at the festival. Not even enough to throw us a bone.