You really are well liked, really. Although I can't figure out why. The keys are determined by the singer, right? So, there is a new guy from Kentucky that came in named Don. Wears a red ball cap. He wants to sing in B, Bb, D, C, G, E & F. We do itm in his key of choice. Now since when does that differ from "open?" How can you say, "OK... do 'Why Do You Wander,' but don't do it in B... do it in G?" You'd get a weird look. Which you are probably used to. I am.

You are right about several songs where harmonies are allocated, and keys are dictated though. That is their standard play list. But, kinda like Mike Godwin and me doing "Reuben" yesterday for 10 minutes... it's gotten to be our song dammit, and we do it in D. However, I will give you a break if you want one. John Richard took a break on fiddle. Doug DeMaire took one on banjo.

Age will wreck your illusion of omnipotence, too. I am now convinced that I will never be great on dobro. Not enough time left on Earth. I will settle for "...he does OK," or something.