Translation... We in europe are much smarter that you back wood US folks. We've come to realize that there is no God. And you US folks need to learn our ways. Then we might like you.

Larry was to nice to point this out... He is truly a patient man.

Oh course it has nothing to do with it Larry... Unless it's really not about the music to begin with. I'm quite sure they have the same feelings about clbuttical music and it's ties to religon. Or about Rock music and it's degradation of women and drug culture. I'm quite sure they avoid the internet in the same principle since the bulk of it's use is for loveography. Or about rap. Maybe the blues and jazz are safe... but ya know.. it did originate somewhat from those nasty fundamentalist southern states.

Better keep sharp objects away as well. If you want to bury your head in the sand... fine. Listening to a song is a lesson in history. It's a representation of the artist feelings at that point in time. If they were inspired to write it by a woman, God, a tree, a war, who cares it's just a friggin song for crying out loud. Pick the ones you like and skip the rest. But... like I said... it's not really about the music now is it?

Yeah...new to newgroups are we? you can find off topic crap in every news group. And for this reason you're ready to write off a musical form. You guys are informed eurpeans.

What????? What the hell are you talking about? You need to "relate" to other fans? Bluegrbutt is Music!!!! Not a social club, not a political party. When I go to bluegrbutt jams(i play) we talk like normal folks. After we play an old religous tune, we don't start trying to convert folks. We just played a song. If we play a song about cheating on your wife, we don't all run out and cheat on our wives. It's just an old song. We play the cause they're fun and we enjoy playing these old tunes.

If it's the lyrics you have issue with... then seek out the instrumental side of bluegrbutt. Get Chris Thile's early stuff it's great and has no words. And that's the tip of the iceberg.

The only thing music is hardwired to is the soul(oh sorry)... ears of the listener. Any other buttociations are a product of paranoia.

Larry is a great guy! But, even if a song does promote a posture.. big deal. It's an expression of the artist. you can find other artists if you like.

You and I understand this Larry. But these folks "would" refuse based upon those issues. And we're the bigots.

Nice Job Larry! Just had to throw some additional thoughts in.