Well, I came back this afternoon to pick up my remaining CDs. Feeling a little better, I stayed and heard some impromptu performances on the open (sign-up) stage in the Alki Room (CD sales). I think some of those performances are as good or better than the ones on the big stages. Totally acoustic, and an intimate setting. Folklife should have more of those.

One group I liked was a local duo, the Forget Me Nots, with a fiddle player and guitarist. Original songs and tunes. Two young people. Perhaps the future of folk music. Us old gray-haired folkies are a disappearing breed, so it's nice to hear some young ones with their own music.

Yes Mary Ann, I sort of remember you from the PNW Mudcat Gathering (2002?). Thanks for coming to our Tribute.

Cheers, S. in Seattle
where scattered showers are
predicted for tomorrow
back to normal weather!