Mick - I know you've listened to the Brian McNeill produced album, Scots Women ... I've been researching some of those songs, and will begin working on a collection of Scottish Folk songs over the next year. I will be playing a few with Brian this weekend.

My friend, Ed Miller also has considerable expertise in the subject, and I'll play a few with Ed this weekend, too. So I intend to be a student this weekend, as much as a performer!

Regarding my own sets, I've written a couple of immigrant sort-of stories for this festival - a Stonewall Jackson song - a John Brown parody - and a personal family story. I also have a few new (to me) old Scottish Folk songs added to my set lists. In all cases, tieing the Celtic roots to each story.

I have my own tent stage again this year. We are lucky enough to get more shade then the others, and even a bit of breeze (if there is one) since we're at the top of the hill.

It should be a grand weekend. Hop on a plane, you can still make it!!