I have been following this conversation for weeks now and I know that not everyone has the resources but there is the option of becoming " A Friend of the Festival" even a small donation can help to continue the festival which is essential to saving sea music as a genre of American music. I am lucky enough to be able to afford to make a contribution each year and it has become one of my main charitable donations as the festival is very important to me.We are all facing cuts and downsizing in all phases of our lives and ever increasing expenses but if you could help out /I know many of you have been volunteers over the years and have done your share that way but I dont think we realize how much it costs to put on an event of this nature, it has always been there for us to enjoy but I would hate to think that maybe some day it wont be possible. Thanks for listening. " A Friend of the Festival"