At first read, I was confused as to whether we were discussing performers or audiences, but it really doesn't matter, I think Joe's last post is pretty true. And I'd also be curious as to whether a part of it isn't related to more acceptance (not that society has suddenly embraced women) of female homesexuality more than male. I don't know that's true........it's an observation of some things I see. Perhaps because of women's issues as Joe said........or something...........And I can be obviously quite wrong.

I wouldn't even try to "defend" that observation because not only may it not be true, it's simply an observation from me, here, as opposed to you, there. I'd like to know what others think and I would especially value Emily's opinion.

I think the singer-songwriter idea has a lot of merit too with audiences more used to women singing their lives onstage. It's not my favorite stuff, but there are many I do like. "Lilith Fair" of a few years ago certainly drew a heavily lesbian biased audience and there were very few males in attendance in general, hetero or homosexual. I really had a great night, but talk about seeing the other side and feeling the outsider.........Don't get me wrong, it was a great night and a friendly bunch of folks, but one of those times when the "majority dominant" position of white, hetero, male got the chance to be in the insignificant minority......Always humbling and something we need to feel. When you grow up in the "dominant majority" you can have empathy and work toward justice and equality, but you never really know the feeling.......This was as close as most of us can get....I know it's not the same, but it beats nothing.

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