Thanks for all your views.

I wasn't just enquiring from the point of view of looking for a gig- we get other offers elsewhere so I'm not bothered about one place that doesn't like us.

I just wondered what the attitude is towards "messing" with traditional music in this way- is it OK, is it OK if you state what you're doing and don't pass it off as the original thing, or is it completely beyond the pale.

Obviously different people have different views, and they're entitled to them. I'm not taking a stand here, just interested in opinions.