"Jim. Try finding out a bit more about folk music before coming out with such statements eh?"
I've tried my best down the years Muskie - obviously you've got me beat hands down!
Try not to partoise and your points might be better received.
None of those you mention, with the possible exception of Carthy isnpires me to believe that a real and lasting interest in folk music is to be got from the type of festivals you describe - I' do't like water in my malt whisky either
Jim Carroll