Mary and Harry Conaway: How can I not thank them as often as possible? We've had our rough spots, as any family does, but they've been behind me completely (if not without reservations) no matter how insane my plans have seemed.

Becky Cunningham: The support I've received from Becky is indescribable. She's gone along with some fairly risky things, which is all the more amazing because of our financial interdependance (in other words if I screw up, we're both in hot water). She's been incredibly helpful, even being the one to suggest quitting my day job. She's put up with long absences, my odd daily schedule, and my general musician flightiness with far more patience than I have any right to expect. Oh yeah, and she's the light of my life.

Leslie Dixon: Leslie is one of the most amazing people I know, and for the company I keep that is saying a lot. She is an incredible scholar, with a stunning depth of Elizabethan knowledge. She's an incredibly inspiring speaker (probably stemming from her academic background), and whenever I have any self-doubts she's the one who can convince me that I'll not only keep my head above water, but learn to walk upon it.

Tisa McGraw: Tisa is an amazing musical partner. We play together all too rarely, but when we do it is always a magical experience. She's also taught me almost everything I know about improvisational vocal harmony. It's hard to describe what we have in terms non-musicians can relate to, but we seem to operate with one mind while performing. One of us can do something unrehearsed and unexpected, and the other will be right there alongside. She's a very bright light in a sometimes dreary world and always leaves me happier than she found me.

John and Lori Simon: John and Lori have been inspirational by example. They too went out on a limb and started a new business with much to lose and little to gain but a dream. They've been very helpful logistically, as well as good friends both at home and on the road.

Tiffany Wheeler: Tiffany has been there from the very beginning. She was there when I brought home that mountain dulcimer years ago, she was there when I played my first songs, she was there (living in the next room, actually) when I rehearsed for hours every night on my brand-new cittern, she was there at my first performances, she was there when my first year on the road got a little out of hand. My best friend for many years, it seems she's always been there and I hope she always will be.