So Howard Jones you believe that economic segregation is ok. Prices should stay high even though there is no reason for it- I suppose just to create that economic segregation feel of elitism.

Ah yes the old musicians need lots of money as they spend so much. Really. I grow fingernails- part of my life I dont expecte compensation for a part of my life.

Same with my music. I listened to music, purchased a tin whistle whilst studying at Durham University England and watched someone else play. That is why my fingers are mirror image of most folks.

I have played whistle professionally but more by accident than anything else. I don't think other than the usual expenses of life covered elsewhere in my multi dimensional self unemployment that learning to play cost me much at all.

So what expenses do folk musicians have that they have to have as opposed to the expenses they pass on to us all that they don't have to have?

Lets see....I could take my whistle and go halfway across the country to an expensive convention, hand out flyers have a great time market myself....ah yes....but then I would have to charge much more than I would otherwise and thats right.....costs would be passed right on to the consumer.

Or I could just stay at home, play at a few more venues keep prices low and expand my market slowly.....

Believe it or not there is break even money in art car work.

However, I drive them daily and not just to events. I don't own a plain car.

Conrad