Mudcat can be a great resource for folk music research, song-writing, finding new friends (and enemies), and learning about different parts of the world. I certainly had no experience like this with a website until my friend Brett directed me here back in 2000, back when glaciers ruled the world!

Of course there are times when even the best threads implode or die for lack of interest. But I find that these times are more than made up for by the occasional flashes of brilliance, humor, or just plain information.

My grateful thanks to Max, Joe, and the Joe Clones for their perseverance.

Time to ante up with another donation!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble, who like most Mudcatters is only the fleeting figment of a deranged mind