Well Jim, we're obviously very lucky and grateful to you for the work you are doing.
Meanwhile, the travellers of whom you speak, are either listening to an IPod, communicating with friends on Facebook, watching their flat screen HD Tv's, talking to mates via Skype.
The world has moved on.
Of course it's important to collect and archive what used to be.
Trouble is, in the 21st century, it's about as interesting to the majority as a stuffed Dodo.
I don't often agree with Mr Wysiwig, but, at least he (along with many others) Are trying to keep the music alive. Good luck to him I say.
Also, I'm lucky enough to occasionally visit the King and Queen in Foley Street. (run by Peta Webb and Ken Hall).
Mainly Trad, but not exclusively so, (unlike McColls singers club which was unrelentingly boring).

Out of interest. What is your opinion on Jim Eldon? Would you shout at him for not singing and playing properly?
Packie Byrne isn't one of the best singers in the world either...(not bad for 93 though)