I had the pleasure of hearing jets at Thomas Point. Besides accordion, I also saw him take a turn at bass. And quite a bit younger (you're welcome) but still performing is Kendall Morse, who sings beautifully, tells the occasional (hah!) story and writes his share of parodies.

But my real reason for posting is to say that BLUEGRASS is wonderful music you can grow old with. Many old-timers are still performing, and still sounding great. Ralph Stanley has to be in his 70's, and he keeps touring and recording. Bill Monroe performed almost right up to the end, and he lived to be 84. The Lewis Family performs with kids, parents and grandparents all on stage. Bluegrass festivals have people of all ages jamming all night long at their campsites and all ages on stage.

And then there's my own oldish self, who took up the guitar in middle age and the fiddle two years later. I'm loving making music, and apparently wasn't ready for it until I was "old enough."