Hi Marc & all,

 

Here is the list of groups and performers I sent request to yesterday and today.  I am not sure who will send material to Marc.  Maybe if he gets enough material he can have two podcasts like last year ;-)

 

These groups and performers are ones I either met at fairs/events or have contact through the Internet and mutual friends.  Since I play the bagpipes it opens a big door.  Some of the local (to me) people are starting out and I hope they do submit some music.

 

Some of the groups have been featured in one or more of Marc's podcasts.  I meet Merry Mischief last year at the Silver Kingdom Fair where I was performing as a living history Viking and we sang Loch Lomond together.  This was and is one of my most cherished memories with a very favorite song.  Maybe someday I'll get the chance to sing with Marc ;-)  I met David Irish at the NH Ren Fair several years ago and almost purchased some medieval bagpipes from him (might still do so if I can find the funds).  I have talked with David and told him about Marc and encouraged him to send some music so one of his bands might get a larger audience.

 

These are all in my personal "friends" list on my space account (dougsaball).  Next week I am thinking about sending out a bulletin requesting songs too.  In essence it would be a second email.

 

Chris have you contacted any other groups not on Marc's first List?  Post your comments here so we can all work together.

 

I'm here to help when I have the time.  Now I am off to a few meetings then home until next Tuesday.  My home connection is dial-up and I have to battle with the rest of the family for computer time...

 

Catch you latter,

 

Doug in Maine