Cap'n Birdseye- it wasn't my local club; I was staying with a friend in a completely different area. So the club's anonymity is preserved!

Thanks, Marje- as I said, I probably didn't express myself clearly enough.

The whole issue of what's good and what isn't is a personal one. An ex-boyfriend of mine couldn't "get" folk music at all. I think that we can all agree though that hopelessly out-of-tune singing is beyond the pale whoever it is. (I'm not talking about a great performance that's slightly marred but not spoiled by the off duff note- this was consistently way, way off the mark.)

Yes, I agree, there are performers who are technically not great but have something special about them that makes them irresistable. Unfortunately, this duo were not amongst their number.

Perhaps if they read this they'll get the message and stick to playing instrumentals (which they were good at.) Or get a singer.