Some twenty+ years ago I was the unofficial introducer of singists at Auburn Community College Folk Festivals.

I intoduced Papa John Kolstadt as an exceptionl Blues Singer. He said To me and the crowd, "Actually , I'm an entertainer, its the blues that is exceptional." Then he launched into his openning tune.

I have this argument with a folklorist for the state of New York regularily. He claims I don't sing enough traditional songs. I maintain that the song isn't the tradition, its the singing.

Oh Well.

Don