I didn't mean to try to close out the dialogue here because I felt the need to thank the participants, but I am disappointed that some Philly-area "folkies" haven't responded. I feel 100% sure that there are folks from the PFSS-and-greater community "listening" to my comments. You're lurking. I believe I'm asking an honest question and am soliciting an honest answer.

PP said:

Supporting evidence for Gloux' original comment: in the Phila area most people who know that we play "traditional music" say "oh, will we see you at the Philly Folk Festival?" and I say "no, the people who run Philly seldom if ever book old time music." We still don't know WHY they feel that way. But the phenomenon is real-- in this area at least.

This is not unique to the PFSS, but it is defintely a prevailing attitude ssue I'm soliciting illucidation upon is: We still don't know WHY they feel that way.

I'm hoping for an honest, open dialogue to bring the issues forward...the situation obviously seems to be an American parochial issue that needs to be explored (I'm trying my best to be understated).