There are no sure things in promoting a folk music concert these days. I would agree with that, having attending several recently which featured competent folk artists and were not at all well-attended. And I think it's more than "lack of publicity" although a good picture printed in the local papers can boost attendance and "no publicity" is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

If you care about this music, do make an extra effort to attend the concerts, the festivals, and house concerts in your area, and invite friends to do the same. Maybe it's the economy but I think that's only one factor.

Charley Noble