Although my voice recovered enough for Folk at the Lloyds, it's gone again. Don't worry I'm not infectious (Doc says it's a combination of stress and the damp from the rented accommodation we're in). Anyway - my voice isn't strong enough to sing unaccompanied so I may have to bring my guitar. Problem is I don't play folk on the guitar - only pop songs. Dodgy cover versions from my youth - Nigel, I know this is everything you hate about folk clubs - but you'll be relieved to know I'm too young for Hotel California.

anyway a) Can I get permission to bring a guitar on Wednesday?

and b) Can I have an exemption from singing traditional based on my previous good record?