not cynicism.... realism. they are part of the MUSIC BUSINESS.

Actually compared to some of the assholes in that business, the folkies are pretty inoffensive. They take care of their own fiercely ...its just minimal business pracice.

We on the other hand practice our MUSIC AS AN ARTFORM. We do it cos our lives are better than without it.

I have observed there is not much confluence of interest between the two parties.

Watch carefully - perhaps your observations will lead you to the same conclusions.