Gastove
I read with interest the various suggestions for improving the Festival. To answer the suggestion that I move my "Bands" to another venue, well, no I won't. I will, however, stop altogether if that is really what people want. When Karen and Dal said to Doug that they wanted to be part of the Festival,Doug asked me to go and see what I could do.One thing I did was to provide a stage for people who were known to be very good floor singers, but had not yet made the transition to taking bookings at clubs.This was a facility that I thought was needed. I gave them a 50min. concert spot with a P.A. and sound engineer so they could show people what they could do. Many were booked on the spot. Since then, more established musicians have been included by request.I would certainly welcome suggestions as to performers. Currently, I invite people that I have seen personally. I don't, however get around the clubs like I used to, so if you see a floor spot that you would like to see more of, let me know, because that's what it's all about. I will be guided by you, but in any case I will continue to support the G.I. in any way I can.