Miskin Man

The Future of Folk is well safe in the hands of the next generation. It's already started just looka round at the wonderful youngsters we see all around us. James Finlay and Dyer Cummings are prime examples. (just use Google)
As for the old stagers not being replaced just look at the likes of Vicki Swan and Johnny Dyer and the songs they are writing, ready made Tradition in my view. Mary and Anahata breath new life into everything they touch.

We've had all of those at the Lewes Saturday Folk Club, and a good time had by all. It may be that the folk club has had its day but I hope not. Hearing a real live human being singing and playing a few feet in front of you is a magical experience that the concert can never provide. Sitting alone in your room watching YouTube videos just doesn't cpme near it.