I think you'll find The Duncan McFarlane Band do exactly the same thing, yes, even using traditional songs..and they ROCK! I still regard their gig in the main Ham Marquee at Sidmouth's first 'Folk Week' (of 2005, that is, not the ones back in 1876)..as being one of the BEST gigs I've ever seen.

Fantastic Lizzie, I do so agree. Fantastic band. One of the best gigs I have seen too.

Bringing young people into folk music - where ever they - are that is the important thing.