"(and are probably not very keen on folk songs)"

Oh dear me, is that really the best you can offer in response? *LOL*

However, having said that, I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a folk singer, I'm a singer of traditional songs, both as a solo artist and as part of a couple of bands. I play acoustically and electrically (mandolin, piano and guitar) AND I've been playing for a fair number of years now.