Thanks Dale! I will explore the sites.
We went to see the St. Louis Ragtimers 2 or 3 times every week and became good friends with Al Stricker, who was also a high school teacher, and the lead singer/banjo player. The five guys who made up the group were all past perfect in the talent department. I don't know if you have ever seen them in person but Trebor, who was pretty large. amd very young, would sit like a rock without moving for every set. They were on Gaslight Square for a few years then moved on to a great, old side wheeler on the Missippi. They were greatly missed when we moved to Ireland but then the Traditional Irish took up where they left off. I love the liveireland.com site that plays great music 24-7. There are a very nice group of chatters there also. Give it a listen. The d.js. are usually there live from 11 am. est. They answer questions that the chatters post to them about music and nonsense.
The music is really stellar. :)