I'm glad this thread is back. Apart from one of two bits of rancour it has been interesting. Staying with the topic, I disagree with Bonzo on a few things but agree entirely with him here. When you see youngsters like Jon putting the effort in to perform traditional folk music there is indeed hope for folk music. Whether you like his style or how he will develop is immaterial. The point is, as long as he keeps with folk, the music will stay alive. There are many others out there too. Granny's Attic being a prime example. I think Nick mentioned he had done some work with Cohen which is a good thing too if I am right. Old and new in harmony :-)