Thanks Little Hawk. I agree with most of your takes on the stereotypes I mentioned. The stereotypes I mentioned are not those that I agree with, BUT, I pointed out because they are actual comments I've heard from people who do not listen to the same music that I do. While these stereotypes that others have perpetuated is a turnoff, those of us who choose to keep an open mind discover things we like. The beauty of "folk" music, no matter what the individuals definition may be, is that there is usually something that can be enjoyed by those with "other" tastes.

It isn't for everyone, but the nice thing is that usually there is something for everyone. The problem becomes how it is presented.

Kids won't eat their vegetables if you preach to them that it is good for them - they will enjoy their vegetables when they discover for themselves that they like the taste. The same thing with music. Every individual, and for that matter every generation, discovers a music that relates to their specifics.   What worked for us 20, 30 or 40 years ago won't have the same meaning to someone born in 1990.