The "old times" are still quite addictive! This place is full fo the old time comraderie and THAT is addictive. However, it is people like you who keep the historoy going and make folks like me remember that we were also a part of that era.

As for the Fickle Pickle, I remember Joe Klee with a capo in his lapel and going down for an audition on Novemebr 24, 1963---even in the throws of mourning a dead president, the music went on! It's Here on Sheridan road, the Barbarosa, the YEllow unicorn, all the places we hung out at. The New Gate on State---saw Peter Paul and Mary there! Josh White, Theo Bikel and more. Holy Cow! The Way Out in Skokie, now a McDonalds!!!! That was where I first saw Bob Gibson live in 1964. And, of course, The Earl.

Many fond memories of many fine people that I am proud to say I know! Keep the thread going! By the way, I thought the Merlins were a leap in the right direction---unfortunately that direction wasn't the way most folks wanted to go!!!! Interesting concept!!!