As a relative newcomer (FNG) here, I have found at the Mudcat wonderful commentary on many of the old folk songs I have loved for years, if not in current threads, then in the older threads. Several times during new discussions us FNGs have been directed to old threads on music (Shenendoah had several old, and valuable threads).

I have long used the database, and recently, since joining discussions here I have found many delightful points-of-view, and humorous banter on music, instruments, equipment and general BS.

Maybe the best folkies don't have any interest in our discussions, but I have certainly enjoyed both the people and the information here. I expect to continue enjoying Mudcat for a long time.