All of which supports my idea that any and all music that the common folk like to do, that CAN be done with simple unplugged instruments (or none) should be considered folk.

Based on that, if Matt sits with a group of people on the beach singing Oasis or Radiohead songs then I would consider that folk for the following reasons:

*The people sitting there with Matt recognize the songs enough to sing along.

*Matt is playing, in my vision, an old plywood classical guitar (Relax, Matt, in my vision that's the only thing available. At least it can be tuned!)

*Matt, as he plays changes the songs slightly to reflect the evening or, perhaps the pretty brunette that just caught his eye.

*There are at least two people present on the beach who know someone else they believe could do a better job. They sing along anyway.

Matt, you are not allowed to let the flames I am about to experience piss you off!

Oh Lord, for what I am about to receive...