To offer a little encouragemnt, my sister who posted her frustrations above just got a call from the Vital Spark Folk Club and has confirmed that she'll be opening for the Arrogant Worms in May. (I would suspect that Rick & Heather might have had some input).

Like Herb Tarlek, I've been in sales all of my life. As frustrating as this must be for you guys, it's just like sales. Keep on doing it, often when you are most discouraged and feel like giving up somebody that you have been trying to get in touch with will finally call you back with good news.

In the words of Bob Dylan, Keep on Keepin' on.