Gotta add that perhaps a drum solo (unless it's on a bodhran!) might just be the thing that disqualifies a song from the folk genre.That may be why "country" music is not usually included in "Folk" even though it might have quite a story (dog, wife, truck- all gone, and now I'm drinkin'... or vice versa.) But given the topic here, and the great musical minds on this site, I again emphasize "perhaps"!

My hubby and I combine traditional folk with rock oldies and even what some might consider musical comedy or musical theatre style. We've been discussing whether we should take the "folk" title out of what we do, It seems to trigger some pretty preconceived notions, we're just not sure what those are! Anybody care to comment on what they might be? I'd be interested in your opinion.