Got it........LOUD AND CLEAR.

I wasn't putting down German Folk music. Mark said that he went there as a 'listener' and I suggested that perhaps the carnival-like atmosphere that surrounds most ethnic folk festivals might not be the most conducive for strictly listening but was more oriented towards 'merrymaking' and 'less serious' forms of entertainment. And heaven forbid that I suggest that any serious beer drinking might be going on at a German Folk festival.....what the hell was I thinking? And BTW, I was referring to the festival goers, not the band.

In any case, as a relatively junior member, I'm sure you'll be a wonderful addition to the forum. Your closing statement speaks volumes.

chas