| Hey Bandman,
I understand man. One of the coolest things is to see the "poor, uneducated, trash kids" play. It might not be technically correct or even sound "good" but man, it is the best because they play with abandon and soul!!! I could get on my soapbox and talk about teaching in inner cities and the talent they got goin' on due to hiphop culture and understanding of backbeats and etc. But I understand how you feel about the conventions.
Why not tell those fantasy directors to come back and talk to you when they've done your job at your school and just enjoy the music/booths/presentations? You know you can pick what you attend! lol. Have a wonderful nite and God bless.
Tim |