Greetings all

One of the great things about the patronage system of old, is that the music was more likely to be saved and passed down through history, because oft times it was more than just oral. The patron wanted "hard copy" of the music - many times because the original composer wasn't the only person who would perform the piece(s).

It would be neat to see if this system could be revived. (not just corporate sponsorship, but with actual individuals. I can see it now www.patronsearch.com where artists (visual as well as audible) can go to match their styles/subjects with interested patrons. There could be a "Patronizing Game" - like the Dating Game on TV, "Patron Personals" in the classifieds (i.e. "Patron looking for music writer - folk/Celtic style, humorous but not bawdy/ to write song on the foibles of love between teens in County Cork. Fee - negotiable.")

Sounds like a plan to me. It could be an off-shoot of the Mudcat. (Not that I'm in any way asking Max to do more work).

pax yall