That's a very good point Alan. As An Irish Ballad singer, performing Iris songs correctly is as much to getting the mood and feeling righ. I know an English chap regularly sings Iris trad stuff and plays it well and has a good voice. But it never feels right to my ears. On the other hand I've heard other English and other non Irish singers perform them wonderfully well, and in most cases had gone and played in Irish session, which I reccomend any singers to experience. It is really quite a difference playing over there than in your average folk club. you go along with the mood of the night much more. I go back as often as I can to play in Sessions, and I've always returned having learned that much more and playing that little bit better. I reccomed Cleeres Bar in Kilkenny especially, wonderful sessions every Monday there