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r.padgett The current state of folk music in UK (2105* d) RE: The current state of folk music in UK 06 Dec 19

I have to say that for me it is all about AUDIENCES ~in particular attracting new and newish customers(I hate the word punter) these people should be regarded as friends ~ some of the professional artist are extremely lucky and have little to do but rely on agents and lucrative booking venues ~ very many do not!

The attitude and snobby ones are a pain ~ folk music and song has its roots in songs of the people ~still ~ Saturday evenings in the pub and the continuity of the music hall style of entertainment of yesteryears

[in uk] the life blood is not just the performers it encompasses all interested people and the paying customer foremost ~ assuming the professional nature of the genre ~ the pub sessions seem to have a life of their own and continues to perpetuate the interest in music and song

Ray


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