As one clawhammer player who loves visiting British sessions I have to say everyone has been just wonderful and I have never heard a single put down .. In the 70's if you entered a Pub with a banjo case everyone asked for George Formby's songs but they were glad to hear anything live.It was just what they knew .
            THe last visit I had in 2003 everyone had an open ear for all kinds of G sus 4 stuff and I found the knowedge of American clawhammer very advanced and of a real interest.. On other levels I have learned as much about traditional American Blues in British clubs as anywhere .
            Some of the best recordings of American clawhammer I have ever heard can be gotten through Banjo-Ray's group in Briton . Friends of ><<<>( I will leave the correct title to Ray !!)
            All the best to all here . Guy