Those who have had an influence on me. 1 Gordon Bok. He taught me that you dont have to be well known to be appreciated. 2 The Patons. They surprised me by recording me.I Never thought I was special enough. 3. Tom Paxton. One of my heros. At a private party he asked me to sing a song. (Mooseturd Pie) a great boost for the ego. 4. Pete Seeger. A compliment from Pete made me record Lorena. 5.Utah Phillips went out of his way to tell me how much he liked what I did with Phoebe Snow. 6. Ramblin' Jack Elliott asked me to come and join him for an evening of music and BS. He liked my Taylor! (the guitar)

I've been very lucky to meet many many more wonderful pickers such as Bob Zentz, Ed Trickett, Ann Muir, Ann Dodson, Cindy Kallet and singer Jean Redpath, and, I'm hoping to meet Rick Fielding and Seamus Kennedy.