Great points, Fdmemetrio:

Marc has always cautioned us to do our best to not get our hopes built up much in today's market. If I had it to do over again, I would pursue art (as in water colors, pen and ink, etc.) and let the chips fall where they choose to land. I'm Too far invested at this point but I realize it has probably all been an exercise in futility. Hope spring eternal, though.

You are right about the many talented people here. Many are great lyric writers, others have vocal capabilities to "die for" and a few possess the whole nine yards. Unfortunately, I doubt if any of us possess the connections capable of propelling our objectives into the "center ring." (That place where the real money lies... LOL!)

Have a great weekend. I'm going to be visiting the Song Ramp a bit more often while Eddie Minyard attempts to keep the doors open past September. At one time, it was a song-writer's haven. They had their annual "Bash" in Nashville last week and I'm looking forward to hearing who attended and if any songs really stood out during the many individual performances.

Don't let my appreciation for the Ramp diminish my mutual affection for JPF. Brian has worked so hard though sponsors leaving, health issues and all the expenses involved in keeping the doors open.

Later, ----Dave