What I object to is the kind of faded Punk performers who feel the best way to revive their career is to claim Folkdom. And charge more for one badly sung performance (and playing punk guitar regardless of skill) than the same weekend of top notch ceilidh bands all put together.

And then have the effrontery to harrang and hector the audience on who to vote for - in one party!

And Bragg they have been true Folkies all along.
Not on that stipend Billy boy! You is in it for what it pays, and it ain't just "covering costs".

Rant over - I am off to a folk festival where they have a pleasant weekend AND a ceilidh with a decent band.

The White Horse Folk Festival.