The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #77079   Message #1371129
Posted By: themutineer
04-Jan-05 - 01:59 PM
Thread Name: What constitutes traditional folk music?
Subject: What constitutes traditional folk music?
Good day folks,

I run a traditional folk/blues trio in Maine called The Mutineers (www.themutineers.com). Lately, I've been noticing a crack down on establishments that host acts who play "covers." Nobody seems to understand that the music we play are songs that have been passed down through the ages and "arranged" by all who have sung them. We are now recording a record ( of all traditional song ), but I am worried that we still may be in violation of someone's rules. How can I be sure?