A year and a bit ago we bought a great old house which came with the usual old wires and plumbing in the basement. But it also appears to have been used as a speakeasy in the Prohibition years (1920-1933.)(That's when America banned the sale of liquors-- A Speakeasy was an illlegal pub Finished in the 1920's with wooden floors, bead board waiscotting, and a great bar with the remenants of an ancient turntable built in, etc. It's a great space.. and someday when all the "real" work is done it may even have a ceiling again. The electrician and I tore it up while removing some "creative wiring". I'd love to start collecting some period recordings both blues and folk. And a year or so down the road when its all cleaned up perhaps it can have a Mudcat Christining(SP?)In the mean timeI'll have to settle for recordings. Suggestions??? Thanks guys your hearme reception has settled my fears It's great to be here.

Tinker