Hi Bob-I would second Nick's advice of contacting Brian Peters. He comes over quite a bit and could probably help you out with contacts. That said, the Visa that is now required to work here in USA is quite a cumbersome process, not to mention extremely expensive. BTW-I never recommend trying to sneak in if you are working; if you are caught the penalties are in the thousands of dollars and you could be barred from entering the USA for ten years. You do need to plan at least a year in advance and the second you have your first gig booked, apply for the Visa.

Good luck,
Debra cowan