What makes you think we have not listened, Shimrod? I for one, have. William Kimber in particular because of his work on Anglo Concertina - my preferred instrument. I also met Fred Jordan on a couple of occasions at Fylde and he was a fine man as well as an amazing repository of song. We do however move on and while there is no doubt of their contribution to English folk it is a sad fact that they will contribute no more:-( Peter Bellamy is in the same category unfortunately but, as I said, I am fond of Anglo concertina and Bellamys interpretation of Kipling verse is a also a particular favoutite.

Like you say, the previously mentioned are not the whole story, neither is the list you give. If you want to make a definative list of every exponent of English folk feel free to do so but please don't tell us to 'come back', to my thread (bloomin' cheek) only when we start to discuss your favourites.

Jon, apologies if I mis-interpreted. Not on purpose I assure you. Thanks for clarifying anyway.

Cheers

DtG