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Thread #155357 Message #3663334
Posted By: Jim Carroll
24-Sep-14 - 11:42 AM
Thread Name: What makes a new song a folk song?
Subject: RE: What makes a new song a folk song?
"The majority are a friendly and welcoming set of people." Simple question If I turned up at an open mic pop venue and gave a selection from Joe Heaney's greatest hits, how "welcome" would I be "I appear to be sinking into goose stepping now!" How else would you describe your behaviour to other people's music and particularly towards the older generation who gave it to us - contempt doesn't begin to describe it I have vnever described myself as an "expert" - just an enthusiast whe has been at it a long time - don't wear my waistband under my armpits yet - but nearly there Jim Carroll