It seems to me that this thread is possibly a small sampling of the future of folk music. Strong tradition, diversity, passion, emotion, scholarship, enthusiasm, craftsmanship. This allows for very polarized views to each be 100% correct in where they either draw boundaries or rub them out, and for others to be able to wander about between camps enjoying the crafts proffered...something for everyone.

I think I'll listen to some "Seagulls and Summer People" on the way to work this morning. Nothing like a little Maine humor to bring things back into focus (thanks be to Mr. Kendall Morse!).