In one of my favorite STAR TREK--Next Generation episodes, an aging Capt. Piccard says to young Wesley. after they've just suvived a harrowing adventure, "Wesley, I envy you so very much. You have the entire adventure in front of you !"That is exactly how I'm feeling as I "listen" to all of you as you are just discovering Pete, the banjo, the songs, guitar, jews's harp, all of it.
Take it from one who learned from Pete so very long ago (or so it seems/feels now) it certainly was an honor to have Pete, himself, attend a panel talk that Joe Hickerson and I did at the Folk Alliance bash in Cleveland last month. What an inspiration that man was and is---and will continue to be.
I'm glad you young folks have found the folk world and have found things within it that are inspiring. I've always hoped that might happen. And it is grand to see it happening.
'Tis the gift to be simple,
'Tis the gift to be free...Art Thieme