Hi all - I like this thread. First thing comes to mind is the fact that most 'public' music is manicured by 'corporate' type agencies and cleaned up - I fear a little too much - I love original and topical folk. So busking is a great source. I recall Seattle and I seen London at it's best. I believe folk may be under/overating what they hear there are xcellent buskers in most Cities if you'll poke around.

Wonder what things make people stop and think in these times - certainly not protest songs. Seems like injustice is now accepted no one even stops to notice. Recently I heard a church person comment on the total no of abortions in thelast 20 years. I leave the reader to calculate the total. Unpleasant? Also notice the general approval of the death penalty in the USA when it is likely that 1 in 7 being murdered by states is innocent. Just poking around here. I teach Guitar (play harmonica a little) Love to Jam favs are 50's 60's the GOOD stuff - can't stand the crap. Love Leadbelly also love Jazz and capable Celtic eg Cooley/ Coleman/ Ennis. My most enjoyable recording I own is by Doc & Merle Watson :)