I have two requests:

(1) Surely there are some people with pull who could assist Max in getting grants to fund the running of this site. It is the most valuable resource now existing for the free exchange of folk music information, and should not be dependent for its existence on the fortunes, inclinations and unrequited efforts of just one person--or the monetary generosity of folkies (never a flush lot).

(2) Max, could you start a read-only thread for status information only, so that people who want to stay informed do not have to keep weeding through all the foofarrah?