Well Elmore, I don't know what concert the original poster was talking about. I agree with you about "big name" performers. When I go to a Judy Collins or Tom Paxton concert I certainly know what types of music I'm going to hear. On the other hand, there are also open mic and community get-togethers of people who just love folk music. And yes, those who take the opportunity to sing a protest song dumping on George W. Bush or Barack Obama (the usual targets these days) or some controversal topic are well received as well, but a number of people in the audience are going to have their feelings hurt. Does that mean those songs should not be sung? No, it doesn't. Would I rather be a recreational event where half the audience doesn't get their opinions or heroes dumped on? Yes, I would. There's enough discord going around without that. But that's just my opinion.