Stewart, I am just one of many people (folkies) that look forward to your article. As you and I have been discussing lately, this HUGE festival is filled with mnay problems. I personally doubt that it is possible to save it. I mean "save it" in the sense of trying to steer it back to it's roots, which means "FOLK MUSIC."

I've heard from so many folkies that are still shaking their heads over why this festival is more about: food venders, crafters, huge crowds, drummers who wander at will ruining other concerts with their noise, than folk music. Perhaps those who say that this is just an example of a folk festival that got "taken over" by the big city interest are correct. I dunno!

And I concur, if someone has the balls, and the ability, to follow the money, it might be VERY interesting. Again, thanks for your interest and energy. Bob(deckman)Nelson