thanks Art, dont think youre pushy at all, I am quite keen on the roots and development of many fiddle styles and traditions so its interesting to learn more. BTW at the last fiddle tunes in Port Townsend the sons of one of the Stripling Bros. played and gave workshops on their Dads and Uncles music from the 30's which had a lot of swing and blues influence and a really great point was made. Many of the young fiddle players are into playing the music in the traditional style as it was played back then but the Stripling Bros. in their day were trying to come up with the most innovative music they could. (just a reflection on tradition and breaking tradition) petr