Dang, Martin (as Bobert would say,) you got that right. For whatever reasons, the majority of music threads are about English folk songs and events. That used to bother me, until I figured that the number of particular types of threads just reflect the make-up of Mudcat, and Catters interests. That's awright with me.

Now, Martin, my old man, what you and I and Bobert and others need to do is to start some Amurican threads that don't have Bush in the title. Seems like Amuricans just grouse about politics and English folks talk about music. (Don't you just love over-generalizations?)

If you scroll down a little, Martin, you will find a new thread that was started in honor of you and Leadfingers. Hands across the waters. It's titled Amurican Harmonies. Maybe you can share some observations about harmonies in bluegrass and how they differ from harmonies in old-time bands like Charlie Poole and the North Carolina Ramblers.

100% Amurican, Jerry