Without really focusing my thoughts on the subject of this thread to much - It has always seemed true to me, and increasingly over the years it has got even more so - that there are several "Divisions", as in Grades, of Folk Music (and I am only talking about Traditional music and performers) Premier Division are the Professionals, First Division are the very good part-timers, etc, etc, down the line (until you get me! - who only perform when I want to, and on my own terms!)