Yes, CB's 313 Gallery has shows going to at least to midnight, maybe later. Immediately after the Midwinter Hoot will be Jenni Alpert's Los Angeles singer-songwriters' showcase from 9 to 11 PM. I believe she is presenting six performers, including herself. Jenni is thinking of calling her show Midwinter Hoot Part Two.

As far as fitting all eight of us into two hours, believe me it can be done. Maybe we only get to lead three songs each, but we will be backing each other up, both with instrumental accompaniment and vocals.

And yes, bring as many of those 10,000 buyers and sellers as you can. But, keep in mind that the capacity of the house is probably less than 200. So just a 2 percent draw would be more than a sell-out. Let me dream on!

--- Steve