There must come a point when a long-serving band member finds there is nothing else to add. It's all been done already, several times over. Time to let the tribute bands have a go.

guess Steeleye will keep going as long as Maddy wants it to. Her voice makes the band. The instrumentals and arrangements are easily reproduced nowadays by our younger competent players.

I'm sure Peter will continue with his other work. Like Swarb, I doubt that he will give up fiddling. It's in the blood.

His Dad, Frank was no mean fiddler either. Used to wow us at the old Steamerfolk Club in St Albans half a lifetime ago. Fond memories.

Tone