I don't see one as exclusive of the other. I love the fact that he is looking for a group of folks his age to put their own spin on the music. Paddymac's point is well taken, though. Play with folks no matter their age. Remember that sometimes age also indicates experience and us graybeards can save you a lot of flopping around, maybe show you a few shortcuts. But ultimately the lessons of the mid 60's to mid 70's are germane. This is when a bunch of young folks like Donal Lunny, Christy Moore, and the rest kind of got together and forever enhanced Irish music. Respect the old, create the new is good sauce.

Mick