I would highly recommend the NOMAD Festival for folk singers, dancers, & audience who can make it to Newtown, CT in October. We are just home from a very satisfying weekend! Many Mudcatters &/ D.C. folkies were there. Much hugging & singing resulted! My personal opinion is that the D.C.er's use NOMAD as post-GetAway afterglow, but I didn't mind at all. I'd like to say a sincere "Thank you!" to our D.C. area friends. It's clear to me that you formed a large percentage of the performers & that you worked hard. I appreciated hearing all of you! I don't mean to slight the other performers. I heard folks for the 1st time & renewed acquaintance w/ others; all were a pleasure! Kendall, you were missed & mentioned fondly in conversation many times. It took 2 men to replace you in the Hobo workshop! We love you. Thanks to Sandy & Caroline (Folk Legacy) & Dick & Susan (Camsco) for providing music to purchase & so many helpful comments on the music. Thanks to the organizers. My only complaint is that too many great things were scheduled for me to hear all of them! I hope others may post & fill in information on the weekend. Maybe next year we can see more Mudcatters here? Next stop is Branford, CT to hear Rick Fielding on Saturday, November 9th!

best,

bbc

P.S. to Rita--Thanks for that parting hug; Duane passed it along! :)