The BBC hosted an evening of traditional American folk music the other evening, and one program in particular I really enjoyed. Here's the blurb from the BBC site ~

Hosted by maverick bluesman Seasick Steve, this concert from the Barbican in London showcases an exciting revival of the old-time musical traditions first recorded in the American South in the 1920s.

It features Appalachian mountain string band music, vaudeville swing, junk shop blues, creole dance tunes and folk country ballads, all delivered via energetic performances with a fresh twist. An eclectic line-up of young and emerging talent includes CW Stoneking, The Wiyos, Allison Williams and Chance McCoy, Diana Jones, and Cedric Watson and Bijoux Creole.

Available online until the 5th September, and well worth a peek ~ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00gvk93

Well that went down like a lead balloon!
I was well impressed by the housing market over that side of the pond though [ over here it is like £500 per square foot ~ technically I'm a wealthy man... in fact I'm an idiot!  ].

I would actually be able to afford to live close to my Abenaki Brother... not that I would ever want to be in a position to have to do so... I would rather bring him here and take advantage of the NHS ( but I'm having doubts about the ingredients for the wedding cake... cherries or almonds, a President who won't commit to his election promises! )