McGrath of Harlow:

you are right, there are other traditions beside the oompah-style music and there are people making music in an more informal way. I just tried to explain why (german) folk or traditional music is not as popular here as it is in Ireland for instance (and I am aware that it has been different there as well in the past). There are many fine bands (some already mentioned) and many beautiful songs that would deserve more popularity.

Yours

Ernest