Hi Moonchild, The truth is there's more folk music within an hour or 2 of Boston than you'll find anywhere else in the country, sometimes it get to hurtin something awe-ful. When's the last time someone told you they OD'd on music & at the hospital they revived 'em with Jug Band Music & it seemed to make 'em feel just fine (see Jug thread) & if you feel like getting a big dose of city (bigger than Boston?) the New York folk will make you feel right at home. It's been said & who am I to doubt, that this area is the musical Atlantis of the Atlantic. So there you go. Barry