Mr. Spiegel has created a website that is informative and easy to use. It's been many a year since I first logged on, yet when it goes down, I do miss it. I check Mudcat more frequently than I check my e-mail.

In creating the site, Max has exceeded his own expectations. The diversity here is wonderful, though I agree with Azzizi that it does not seem to draw many African Americans. There now seems to be two universes that overlap; the USA and the British Isles.

It is still my first source for information about Folk Music. It even draws a number of professionals.

So my hats off to you, Max. Best of success in your new job. Give my best to the Missus and the kids.

Roger in Baltimore