I just want to add to Ron's comments---first as to artists of note:

Greg Greenway---his newest work is just a marvel of writing and his stage presence is not to be beat. We were honored that he performed in our WFDU TRADITIONS SHOWCASE.

John Flynn--I can repeat exactly what I said in the above paragraph there.

The Rowan Bros.---Having seen them for the first time on the main showcase stage I was truly impressed. And then later in a smaller showcase the fiddler from the Mendilow Band joined in an impromptu "jam" that was not to be believed.

The Alexandria Kleztet---Appearing in the TRICENTRIC SHOWCASE had the overlow people in the hall actually dancing in the hall---so nuff said there.


One last thing---Ron Olesko is to be complimented on producing a truly amazing program--Bound For Glory featuring Tom Chapin as the narrator of this 50th anniv. of the Woody Guthrie Tribute.The warmth, enthusiasm, and sheer talent of the participants was not to be believed----it will sound even better on radio when your mind can picture it as you imagine it.

As to the question of how NERFA defines "folk"=--who knows--why define things. As one person there said to me---even Nat King Cole or Sinatra can be considered "folk" if we keep singing the songs. We just define that as the American Songbook. A place or cubbyhole to place things in when we want to categorize.

Bill Hahn