Stage volumes on the large stages this year were as loud or worse than any previous year. They continue to feature loud electric acts on the main stages. What that kind of scheduling has to do with folk arts is beyond me.

I agree with Reggie about the electricification of groups; the Fest in the past has only allowed acoustic instruments; no electric, and at least one stage on the green this year was electric.

They boom and dominate overly.

Lots of us have complained about the drummers for years; givingthem their own tent is a step in the right direction. At least it contains the sound.

Reggie, I echo Genie in hoping you have sent your story to the Fest committee. They are the ones who can effect the situation.

I haven't heard you, but as you know the buskers range from the sublime to the ridiculous.