I thought I would let Chicago/Northern Illinois area mudcatters know that we're helping present a mini-celtic festival Friday March 9 in a smoke free, non-alcoholic setting (sort of like First night celebrations). It's at the Villa Park VFW Hall at 39 E. St. Charles Road in Villa Park at 7:30 PM. Performers include Ontario's Ken Brown; Cooper, Nelson & Early (my band); the great Kat Eggleston; and storyteller Dan Keding. The Rampant Lion Celtic traders will be selling their wares there as well. E-mail me at coopnel@aol.com for ticket price information, directions. Thanks. Phil Cooper