I see. It sounds wonderful! A folk community is forming there as a byproduct of people wanting to just get together and play. Over here I think the vision and planning are different (not saying it's a better one).

In our case we see a whole community with all the elements present that are not now fully present-- players, audiences, music shops, venues, a place to stay for out of towners, lessons and workshops.... publicity streams.... and we are working intentionally and in an organized fashion toward that.

Which I will continue in PART TWO.

~Susan