Hey All: Sorry for taking so long to respond. Having an eight month old keeps ya busy, I'll tell ya. Anyway, a big hello to everyone. I'm excited to start meeting folks on Mudcat. As Jerry said I'm from Eugene, Oregon and I play guitar and sing in a group called the Low Tide Drifters (www.myspace.com/lowtidedrifters). In fact, we practice around the kitchen table with a revolving cast of characters, a few beers, and strong coffee.

I'm heading out to see the Porch Band, a local folk trio, but I'll return to the thread later. I love checking out folk music that I haven't heard, so let me know where I can hear your music.

Anyway, I raise my glass to all of the down-to-earth folks out there. Have a round on me!

Nathan.