If traditonal music is swallowed up by the tourist industry does it matter,My own personal opinion is, it does not,providing that the tourist industry does not force alterations.
I now play music in Ireland primarily for tourists,they listen,applaud and often show more interest than some of the locals,I try not to compromise the music, I try to play that which I think is good[Often this is the less commercial]and I try to show respect for the music.I believe if you show respect for the music it doesnt matter whether your audience are tourists,oldpeople,or young people,they are all people.
I am sorry to digress, but since Jim is not a member,I cant send him a personal message,so I am unable to discuss it privately .Dick Miles