As some people still seem to insist that the word traditional somehow equates with the word old, I would suggest that many of us could be described as traditional musicians. Although we may not be too willing to describe ourselves as this......*smiles*

I think the key is how we describe ourselves. And as Les says, many here are not too happy to describe themselves as the 'real thing' but would be happy to describe others as this elusive traditional musician.

I could and have been described as an Irish musician. I may play (some) Irish tunes, I am not Irish and have never visited Ireland but the category may suit the person describing me so.