I've never been a "Front" person. I've always preferred to sit back and play a lead, sing a harmony, and laugh at the "Front" person's jokes. I'm a bit too chicken to be a really good front person as it takes the ability to risk it all and come out entertaining.

I'm also not a fabulous musician either - I do OK but have a long way to go to claim any ability to "Wow" anyone.

What I am is a great back porch picker and singer. And to my way of thinking a great performer/musician is someone who can take the back porch and put it on a stage. At least in the Old Timey/Folk/Bluegrass realm.

I also don't know who Tony McManus is but have a feeling he's someone worth listening to. The one person I wish I could have seen play and perform was Uncle Dave Macon. They say he was impossible to record due to the dancing and moving around while he played -

Steve