Joe Offer - I confused the issue, didn't I.

I grew up in Cape Breton but I now live in Alberta - That's where I met Garry. The point I so inexpertly tried to make was that the trailer park was nearly empty when we had that fateful jam and still we found people who wanted to make live music.

The tourist comment had nothing to do with Atlantic Canada. When wanting to make music in Cape Breton, stay away from the hotels and get to know the locals. You may get yourself invited home for a beer, a drink of rum, and if they play music, a damn good time will be had by all. I'll make you a deal. If you ever come to the Edmonton area, let me know and I'll pick up where my compatriots left off.

Bob