I think a song circle can be quite similar but is more structured to allow everyone a chance. That is the up side. The downside is you don't get the freeflowing leap from song to song...and then you have the dreaded BB problem, which postceeds the hoot era. I say again, you can't sing and read at the same time...you can do one well, or the other well..but not both. And if you want good music you have to address the bb problem. mg