Listen to Jed Marum's stuff, most especially his second and third CD's, and some of his compilation stuff. By virtue of time it isn't considered folk, but it is wonderful stuff. A great bit of yarnspinnin', and given time will be remembered. I think we confuse commercial success with great writing.

I can remember all the arguments about whether PP&M were sell outs. They really got me interested in folk music, and I always noticed when I went to see them that all the folkies were there. Interesting thread.

All the best,

Mick