Hi Chanteyranger and Burl and all -- Joy here -- I Met Mike on a Folk music weekend in 1997 and Tony shortly after at Mystic - Roy Harris started the group and was singing with them then. These are three of my favorite people. I have lots of photos from that year.

They are all terrific guys as well as great singers. I visit with Mike and his family usually twice a year and they stay with me when they come over to this side of the pond.

Alison and I had the pleasure of singing with Mike and Tony on board the Balmoral last summer (sort of singing for our passage.) Ok, so the Balmoral isn't a sailing vessel. We had a great time!

Mainbrace had a great tour in 1999, bringing the house down with sound. With the exception of Mystic, I arranged the other bookings on that tour (no, I'm not an agent - just a friend who likes to help promote good singing.) Mike and Tony are planning to have their CD out for their next US tour. (which I am anticipating will be around Mystic 2002.) Don't know at this time how long they will be over, but we're always looking for good venues for them. Do send me a personal post if there is interest in having them in your area.

Joy