there is a strong new trend in music, certainly in the houston area, which is the ukulele band. there are at least 30 of them in Greater Houston, most of them inspired by one talented musician: Buddy Griffin. Most of the players are of retirement age, and they play to all kind of organizations, but mostly to senior citizens. and they all have kazoos. my wife and i are proud members of the bayland ragtimers, led by r. l.. henderson it keeps us out of mischief and sometimes we play folk music, lingolucky @2aol.com