If, like so many of us, your first exposure to old-time music was at a Highwoods String Band concert some time in the 1970s, then you have reason to be grateful to Walt Koken for changing your life. You probably have a mental snapshot of Walt and the rest of Highwoods, all in their 20s, playing at breakneck speed, bouncing up and down and having a contagiously wonderful time. It will probably surprise you to realize that time has passed- Walt is about to turn 60. In recent years he has turned back to old-time music, and here he reflects on his musical past and looks forward to some exciting new projects.