In the Northeast there are wonderful festivals with very very good attendance. NJ Folk Festival starts things off in late April; June brings on the Great Hudson River/Clearwater Festival; followed by several others. Each has great acts; workshops; themes; crafts; food and fun for all ages. But it seems to me there is no one political/social impetus to these gatherings. I'm a child of the sixties and anti-war and racial equality were strong galvanizing themes. Is there anything that coalesces our voices? I propose it should be gun control. There are wonderful songs today to raise our collective consciousness if we could only be united. MY 2 cents.