In answer to melodeon boy, 'Why does seth Lakeman adopt that ridiculous singing style, why shouldn't he sing however he likes? I can think of umpteen others who you could say have an unusual singing style, Peter Bellamy, Dick Gaughan, Vin Garbutt to name but three! it's just his style and you're looking for some shit to throw at him cos you don't like him! I don't know Seth Lakeman myself and have never seen him perform either but I do have a mate who knows him and says he's a nice chap!