Thanks to all for your comments. I must say, I went again last night to the Sons of Hermann Hall Thursday night jam, and it was absolutley excellent!!

They actually had two rooms going, with some of the best players I've seen at a session - anywhere! They draw a bunch of good local songwriters, and pickers - there seems to be a few styles, but all acoustic. The session was already cooking when I got there at 8PM, and they were going strong when I left at 12:30!

If any of y'all live within driving distance of Dallas, ya need to catch this Thursday night jam, at least once!