I remember the day you guys called. It was just a group of friends going to put out a CD. 12 tracks or so and see if we couldn't raise a few bucks to help out. You three and Gordon, as I recall. I say, "sure, I'll throw in an old wobbly song". Seems like every few days I get a call from Dan. "Rosalie Sorrels is in", "Paxton is giving us a track", "Ed Trickett, Marcy and Cathy are onboard". Then we needed distribution and I was working with Jim Fleming on a fundraising concert for Utah's family. I put him in touch with Dan and they worked out a deal with Ani Difranco. Dan was absolutely devoted to the project and was the steam in the engine. He deserves the lions share of the accolades on the project, and I am most happy for my young friend. Next thing you know, Pete Seeger, Jean Ritchie, Mary Black and Emmy Lou Harris are a part of the deal. What started out as a little 12 track CD among friends and admirers turned into 39 tracks from across the spectrum of the folk music world.

Congratulations, my dear friends, Dan, Jacqui, and Captain Kendall. I am honored to be in your company.

Love,

Mick