Pete,

Just looking at your original list, I'm not sure what influences you feel that Gerry M, Dunc McF, Mawkin amd Old Dance School are bringing that is different and new?

Don't get me wrong, I rate all of these acts very highly and have enjoyed them live and recorded.

I'm just not sure that they belong in some kind of "new" category. To me they just produce good music but I don't hear any especially strong non folk influences.