As an aggregate of performers, music societies, writers, and artists at all levels in the field, aren't we also in a position to help our Jed Marum's through those doors.

Don't just commsserate, give him a listen. Get the Mucat CD's and be aware of who we are and if possible, book Jed in your venue. But go beyond Jed too. There are many of us who play and perform that may fit a venue another Mudcatter is part of. And we may be traveling your way.

If we don't support ourselves then the big machines have won and the folk process is defeated.

Don