Folk music, at heart, is not performance music. Some people perform it beautifully and record fine albums. To the best of my knowledge, GK has never pretended to be an accomplished singer and has not put out an albums of his song offerings, representing himself to be a fine singer.

I've been listening to PHC since it first was broadcast on the public radio station where I lived - rural WV at the time, back in the mid to late 70's. Missed it when GK took his hiatus in the late 80's. Listen to it any Saturday (or Sunday when I miss the Sat. broadcast) whenever I am near a radio at the opportune time.

Terrific show. Terrific and remarkably creative person, is Garrison K. His vocal technique has improved over the years, and he is more often on pitch. I applaud him for singing and think he has earned the right by virtue of his obvious love of folk music as well as other musical genres, especially in light of the time and energy and creativity he obviously continues to pour into that show, and into our national dialogue.

If anyone understands, appreciates and supports what it means to be 'just folks' and how powerful that is, it is GK. He articulates, with remarkable insight, compassion and acceptance, the beauty, humor, contradictions, conflicts and passions of ordinary North American life.

He is an American treasure, in my opinion. He doesn't have to be a great vocalist. But he can and should sing. As should anyone who wants to do so.