Hi Karen, how you doin? Thanks for confirming the existance of the rosewood Kazoo. Yeah I neglected to mention the insertion of the two plastic funnels. Perhaps THAT'S why Heather hates it so much. Do you know the maker's name? Do you know how to find it? I had his card but lost it.

Mike, gotta agree that being a "Hoosier.." afficianado does put one beyond the pale. Perhaps we should start a thread on "what's your weirdest musical influence?"

Some of mine: Bert Brecht, SINGING the "Three Penny Opera" in German. Not ONE friend of mine has ever been able to listen to it for more than a minute! I love it.

Didier Hebert's singing on the Harry Smith Folkways collection. Have to admit, it's hypnotic to me.

Tiny Tim. 'nuff said.

Paul Mason Howard's Dolceola playing on Leadbelly's L.A. sessions. It's wonderful!