A few weeks ago a great young fiddler (16 or 17 years old) showed up at the Starry Plough--I don't remember his name but next Sunday I'll ask Brian--the resident lead fiddle player at the Plough--about him and post what I can.

Pete, it's great to hear that you've jammed with the kid and that he's for real. Have you ever played with Lester McCumber or Melvin Wine? Do you know Dwight Diller? I just bought his instruction tape for his wonderful mountain clawhammer style--and I sent him the story, as well.

--seed