Omlit (aka Amoret / Hammerite) goes to grammar school & is a folkie. And I went to grammar school AND sang Shine Your Buttons With Brasso.

Anyway - back to the point - I think attitudes to folk are changing lately. When I talk to non-folkies about folk music & singing they are usually interested & often keen to give it a try. Most people like the idea of real live music, and the "tankards beards & cardigans" image seems to have faded. Sometimes I use the word "traditional" instead of "folk" though, just in case :>)

Kris