Im still trying to crack the nut of how to get The British tourisum baord over here in the USA to start supporting Traditional British folk music and dance . I love English folk music and know there must be a way to help nurture the gendre and give it the suport it needs .
                Its been a year or three since Ive been over to play with people but I would say the Get togethers for the Riponn Morris mens band are as lively as ever and that the gang around Beverly and Hull are having as much of a blast as they did when I visited last ..
               One of the strengths of people making music is that it is the suprise of what that person has to give. The gift is not always perfect as the level of expertise we are used to and hear on the TV or Radio .(and more diverce thank god ) So it can take work to be in the moment to hear something great come along . It is worth the work in my eyes .

               THere is nothing more centering or grounding then looking for music that comes from ones own county . Its a great path to finding ones voice .( or at least a part of ones voice). This is an interesting task but not for everyone .
            From this American Fan I can only say Long Live and grow this wonderful tradition . It is in the roots of everything I do and makes the music I play and listen to have that much more depth . All the best , Guy