I'd say that 75% of my influences have been rural American musicians, yet when I've played in the U.S. or Britain, I'm told my style is distinctly "Canadian. So if the remaining 25% of influences come from British and Canadian sources, they must colour what I do to an extent that I just don't see it.

On a technical level, when I flatpick, I never strum, but always use moving bass lines and minimal brush (and that's American). With fingers I almost exclusively use Thumb, index middle, with a "swing" feel, and that's American. So maybe it's the vocal phrasing. Beats me, but it's fun to speculate. I'll enjoy hearing others' responses.

Rick