Hey there, my 'Cat friends...

I'd like to introduce you to some of the most amazing traditional folk combined with some of the most inspired original writing I have ever heard. The band is out of Philadelphia, PA (USA). They play mostly around the mid-Atlantic area. If you're close enough to see them, I highly recomend it. Scott Robinson, the artisitc director, is truly a visionary with his blend of the old and the new. If you're not close enough to get to see them, I can find their URL for those that might want to get a CD. I own 2, and they are well worth the price.

Considering all the threads here of late on the Middle East, I thought this especially poignant (a message from the inside cover of their CD entitled "When We Remembered You"):

"For Centuries, the three great "peoples of the book" - Jews, Christians, and Muslims - have revered the earthly City of Jerusalem as a symbol of the Heavenly City. Weaving together the music, prayers and liturgies of all three faiths, composer Scott Robinson has created a glowing vision of the Holy City reborn as a place of faith and hope for all."

I think music has a place in the issues in that region. But even more importantly, the expression of the desire for peace through the medium of music belongs here at this musical community, so I thought I would share it with you all.