As Harvey H has said, compared to other areas of these septic isles England, with a few exceptions, shows 'gross disinterest in it's own grass roots music and song, on Radio and especially Television'. Until this situation improves, the clubs, sessions/sing-a-rounds (& festivals) are that much more invaluable if the 'living tradition' is to 'live on'. Its also great to have smashin venues (in the N/west of England where i reside) like Pacific Road in Birkenhead, Bury Met, Neptune in Livepool, Playhouse in Shaw, Oldham Coliseum and the Lowry for the more establised artistes (& supports). At the end of the day its the music that matters!

So support the music and if someone is singing/playing out of tune, well so did some of thos people from whom the Carthys, Coes, Bellamys (gawd rest is soul) et al first collected from. At least they're tryin, and will hopefully relish constructive criticism and help, as i do. Telerance is the key! Sing/dance/play on folks!!