Welcome Daizee.
I agree with most of the comments above, find your own way listen, listen, listen. And get to live venues, I prefer small get togethers rather than concerts.
We folkies seem to be united by our different tastes, but there is a common thread running through us all.

It would help to know where you are, within 100 miles would do, and a hint at your age group. We are not being nosey, honest it's just that then we can start pointing you in the right direction.

Loved the Video with Sammy's bar by the way and what a treat indeed to hear what Lonnie Donnigan did to it.