There's a whole subculture of WM inspired acts out there on the not-really-folk scene. I love 'em. My latest faves are Wyrdstone and Arborea and Trembling Bells. Check out the latter's awesome 'Carbeth'.

I still think elitism in folk arts is largely in the eye of the beholder. Anything that's not trumpeted as must-have-must-do by mainstream commentators runs the risk of being labelled as elitist... when it's not being labelled much worse things. If you want elitism talk to trainer* snobs and northern soul purists. There again, northern soul dancing is definitely a folk art!

*Sneaker, pump, plimsoll. You choose.