M.Ted -

You are so right! It is one thing to have a goal in mind about what you would like to present (either on radio, in concert, etc.). The execution of the goal presents one set of obstacles, and then the reality of the marketplace often deliver a whole new set of circumstances. I guess if we all had the answers we would be millionaires! The important thing is that most of us continue to work toward those goals. I hope that all of us continue to give encouragement to those local acts that you mention - the crowds might be sparse but the field will remain fertile!

Ron