I would also like to clarify something, because I do not want to discourage the use of CD-R's.

CD-R's can be very important tools. I've had instances where an artist will be coming on my show and their CD is still in production. By sending me a "sampler", I was able to prepare for the interview as well as have some additional tunes to play.

CD-R's can also be a way of getting new songs out to an appreciative audience. I also like to use MP3's - in certain instances. After 9/11 and before we invaded Iraq, a number of songs were written that would have a short shelf life. Being able to receive these songs, literally within hours of being written, enabled me to program some important topical material. Tom Paxton used this technology as did Tom Chapin & John McCutcheon.

The radio host I mentioned above is only one person, but I brought it up to emphasis the importance of checking with radio host. It is like being invited to someone's house for dinner and bringing a franks & beans casserole, only to find out that your host is a vegetarian. A simple e-mail or phone call will save you time, effort & money.

Ron