Folk music is a cruel mistress if it is ever counted on as a source of income. At least, that is what I have been told. The most I ever gleaned from a gig was $21, but I had to split it with my partner. For that reason, I chose to find other means for securing income.

I'm sure you know this story far better than I do, Art. The one thing that I know you can count on is that you are loved. That makes you as rich as anyone could ever be.

Side note here: If you ever really wanted to make some bucks, you could start selling that incredible library of "basement" tapes you have. It is an unbelievable treasuary of music!