I defintely see your point, MAB - and trust me, I personally never would have sought out these contacts or opportunites for just that reason. I'm NOT at that level, and I realize it. These opportunities presented themselves, so it was kind of like 'what do I have to lose?'. And yes, did I get slightly excited? Yes, I'm human so for about all of 5 minutes and imagined the possibilites. 
But I knew that nothing would come of it. Not that I'm pessimistic - I've just always thought it better to not have any expectations.
I can't even begin to imagine how many CDs, biz cards, headshots, ect get thrown right in the G-can without even being heard. I completely get that and don't know how you or anyone else sifts through all of it.
Wish I was there to check everything out. I'm putting 'music festival' on my list of things to do this year. I'm not sure when it will happen, and I will certainly try to get to Frank Brown, but we'll see. Now I have to travel to see my son too, so I'm not sure what's in the budget.