Fascinating stuff. I am fairly new to Song Circles and was overwhelmed at first (still am, at times) at the talent and knowledge of some. But I have always been in a settings where everyone was tolerant not only of musical choices but tone deaf singers, 60s and 70s "traditional", and all religions. But I have also never been exposed to preaching and conversion attempts before a religious song is sung.

I have seen some talkative folks at the Getaway who helpfully offer every bit of information on every song or tune performed cutting down the number of songs heard considerably. They are usually told firmly but kindly to save it for later - we are here to sing.

When is the next Circle? I am curious as to how this will play out.