Ok I give in. It is apparent from the responses to Joes upset that the majority of you woulk like to sit in stoney silence what ever the venue. I understand the need to respect the singer/muscian. Scenario:
So I travel a few miles to my local folk club, arrive as it begins 7.45pm. sit through umpteen performances, perform myself. Have a short break, including raffle and go around again until it finishes 11.15pm. As you wish, I should only talk during the break as the performances are continuous.(The club I attend has a very healthy regular number of performers).I like a good sing so join in as many songs as invited to. I then go home. Enjoyment? relaxation? relationship building? or just precious folkies in their own individual world/space. Sung their song or done their bit and then go home. Surely being with people is more than that?Being at a folk club is more than that? Psychomorris