Thanks for the kind words, peg. I am a Celtic singer myself, and an American, and some folks think that only natives can create true Celtic music. I definately agree with you--I think there are some actual Scottish & Irish natives whole care less about the music than I do. So by singing this music, I can attain the connection to the past, little of which is actually part of my heritage.

The reason I became a musician is...I can't remember! I just thought that it would be cool to play a music instrument--I always felt envious of those who could play. So I asked my parents for a guitar for Christmas, and that's how it all started. I have a friend who had been a pop singer for many years, and after being retired, she went to college with me, learned the piano, and took music theory. She told me that it felt so amazing to be able to play an instrument--almost powerful, with the ability to affect peoples emotions and thoughts and actions with what you do. I heartily agree. But for all those that don't play music--I salute you too! You may listen to and understand music, and that is sometimes good enought! But don't think you can't ever play a instrument, as The New Radicals say: "Don't give up, you've got the music in you! You've got a reason to live--you only get what you give..."

--Mbo