Yes, but...we're boring 'cos we lack passion in the first place

I don't think I can agree with that, Lizzie. Have you ever heard our SkipjackK8 play English folk tunes? His playing is very passionate. If you haven't heard him play before, I recommend making an effort to do so. And our Sam Pirt is an extremely passionate musician, although I don't know if I've ever heard him play English folk. And our Bernard, too. I heard him play Dark Island once with a subtle passion. Granted, these are all on the accordion, and maybe accordion players are more passionate than other kinds of English musicians, but still. You do have some passionate people in your country.