In reviewing what some feel are offensive comments--I see that I directed my ire vaguely at "across the pond types whose enthusiasm surpasses their expertise." I see in retrospect, that it could appear to apply to a lot of perfectly fine, talented, and intelligent people--much regret for that.

You certainly can discuss--whatever you want, and play, and listen to whatever sort of music you want. And, of course, you may feature whatever you like in your music programs. I have great respect for those who, without (or even with) compensation, do the unappreciated work of conceiving, producing, and booking musical events.

I have no issue with any of that. I just don't like being "told" what Bluegrass music, and jazz for that matter, is or isn't.

Captain Birdseye rebuked me with this comment "jazz is not at the root of the old APPALACHIAN MUSIC ,most of it came from Scotland, England, Ireland".

I never said that jazz was at the root of Appalachian Music. I only said that Blind Blake's Rags, Travis-picking, and Scrugg's three finger banjo style were rooted in jazz. I have played, studied and taught this sort of music for many years--so I have first hand knowledge.   

Captain Birdseye's comments, and those of others, like Bernard, were dismissive, without any substance, other than that the music was from "Scotland, England, and Ireland".