Blowzabella-

You're absolutley right, and I couldn't agree with you more. There is also the naive assumption that such fine singers and mentors will be around forever. T'ain't so, sad to say, except for their songs and our aging collective memories.

The best that some of us can do to correct this situation is to get involved (or stay involved) with the organizing of festivals and other special events. It's not glorious work, and sometimes help is actively discouraged, but keep at it.

Charley Noble