Big Mick, I would also like to finally meet and hear you. You and I have both been around this mudcat for a LONG time, and you're one of the few whose posts are worth reading.
This NOMAD festival is a nice one and we've been going for a few years, performing with ShoreGrass. This past year we did a fun workshop called "Gospel in Black and Blue" with Jerry Rasmussen and his Gospel Messengers and dwditty (Rich Gallagher). Here's a link to pictures I took on the Saturday:
I'm hoping Frank and I can find some time to volunteer this year, in addition to donating the performances (as do all the performers). If you're planning to go next year, it's easy enough to volunteer some time at the merchandise table or registration or instrument check room or whatever. The offer of even a few hours of help would be welcome, and I believe you get free admission in return.