Well, by Bill D's definition, I'm young because my introduction to folk music was through commercial sources - first the Joan Baez/Kingston Trio/Harry Belafonte my mother listened to, then trad and blues songs by rock groups, then blues records, then Celtic music records by Planxty, Bothy Band, etc. 15 years after the albums were first released, and finally once in a while I get to see live performances. I have yet to participate in a sing-along or hootnanny or whatever the "old" folkies are supposed to do.

But by Petra's definition I'm old because I'm nearly 42. Petra, you'll be surprised how young you still are when you're my age. Bless you, I wish there were more like you.

BTW, I was cleaning out my wallet since last message and found a business card from that trio. Their name is Kirkmount. I have information on how to contact them if anyone wants to book them or buy their recordings. They have appeared on Prarie Home Companion, or so the MC said as she introduced them at the concert. Send me a personal message if interested.