Darn! This post appeared while I was visiting family in the Chicago & Detroit areas & had limited net access; if I'd known about it I'd have made a point of getting over to have a go & meet Clinton & any other 'catters.

Ah well... will bookmark this thread & hope it's still running the next time I get back to the states.

Clinton, I'm *amazed* that an open mic is offering that kind of money -- & every week, no less! How can they afford to do it? (Especially if the crowds remain small!)

When I lived in the Detroit area (not far from you, Cool Beans -- in Southfield), I belonged to the Paint Creek Folklore Society. I bet a fair number of Paint Creekers would be interested in this -- I'll send this info along to their newsletter editor, shall I?

Cheers,

YY