Well, let's face it, folk music, when thought of at all by mainstream culture-meisters, is perceived as a left-wing art form. This is probably more true at times like this when it's not, generally, on a huge wave of popularity. We are, or try to be, a pain in the ass to corporate culture, why would they support us when they can put their charitable-culture dollars into art forms that don't talk back to them?

Nevertheless, some do, which raises the interesting question of, does this lead artistic directors or artists to practice self-censorship (or are they advised to avoid certain "controversial" performers or issues by the sponsors?)

Willie-O