Without getting into the definition and/or history of HOOTENANNY I would like to have people from this area---and to spread the word of her to others---remember the late Lil Appel. A wonderful person who lived in Rockland County, NY and had monthly get togethers ("hoots?" )at her house till she passed away. Performers and non performers (such as I) were welcome and everyone contributed some music---in my case I recited poetry (did not want to clear the room with my tonal abilities--or non-abilities.

SHe did not have House Concerts---she had great monthly gatherings of people sharing music.

Bill Hahn