"why is it so hard to find folk music within walking distance of my place-why arent folk music venues on every corner.

Why dont the local children and their parents for that matter know any folk music...."

I don't know where you live, but have you ever taken that whistle out to the front steps and just played a bit? If you live in the city, you might attract some kids, and they'd at least have heard your tunes. Or not, but you would have created a music venue on your corner.