The reason no one wants to make the change is that they're happy with things as they are. No one else, apart from you, believes there is a problem. It's pointless you demanding that they change things - they don't see a need to.

Since you do see a need, the answer is simple - organise your own folk event in one of these cheap bars. If your theory is right, and you've spotted a gap in the market, then you'll attract an audience. Competition - that's the American Way. However cheap beer and food are not enough on their own, you also have to put on good-quality music.

This has been suggested to you repeatedly throughout this thread, and you've pointedly refused to address it. So let me ask you a direct question: if you're unhappy with the way things are run, why don't YOU do something about it?