It sounds great but I agree that the May 1st weekend is really not the most opportune time. It's not just that there are music festivals, but specifically festive and pagan events for May Day/Beltane taking place...both in the UK and in the USA. I know Micca for example attends a May Day thing with the giants every year...

If all else is equal in terms of other May weekends haviung music conflicts, then why can't another weekend be chosen?

It's hard to schedule things and please everyone!

Good luck anyway...