Next time we'll run a question or two from our Halloween contest. This month we have some questions of a global nature. Sweden's Nils Hallberg emailed a few inquiries which we passed along to Lee Crumpton of the Home Grown Music Network. Here they are...

Q- What do you actively do to spread the word outside the USA? (Besides the web site)? Any plans at all?

A- We currently have customers from over 20 countries. Some are DJs that are spinning the tunes on their local airways. Some are writers who write about the music in their publications. Of course the web site and all the information, music, Home Grown Radio and other resources it provides is available worldwide. This week we are sending our catalogs to all the folks who are on our international mailing list. We're always looking for new opportunities to spread the music - wherever that potential fan may be.

Q- What channels are used, any concerts coming up, any deals with local CD-shops?

A- We have several CD shops in Japan & Italy that are stocking our product. Good music is very popular in those areas. One of the stores in Tokyo also promotes concerts. In the past year they hosted Juggling Suns, David Nelson Band, Lake Trout and MMW.

Q- Are "jambands" an all alone American trend, or will it be spread "all over"?

A- Truly great music has no boundaries! Aliens are probably getting their fix too!

Q- Do you seek bands "all over"?