I do not propose that Mudcat become a pro only forum, an exclusively trad site or that any of its factions be silenced, censored or limited. I, merely, suggest that, as most professional folksinging jobs are in the markets that I have mentioned (as well as many I didn't), those of us, who make our living from folk music, should be using this wonderful forum to communicate, share, compare and reccomend. I know that nursing homes, elementary schools, summer camps and local fairs aren't sexy and won't get you to Nashville, but that's where the real jobs live and every real professional knows that. It is damn well about time for us to help one another with advise, direction and reccomendation. I think we owe it to the tradition.
I have never been reluctant to reccomend other folksingers for jobs. That is one way I can repay the community that has supported me for close to fifty years. I have included my e-mail address for pros who wish to exchange ideas and such, directly.

                           Mike Miller