I agree that PA is necessary at times and Technical and myself need to use it on some occasions. However there needs to be a proper sound check so that the instruments and voices are well balanced.PA doesn't necessarily mean loud, it just makes it easier to sing for a longer period of time as you are able yo use your voice more gently. To be fair to the band on Friday, they did not have the chance to run a thorough sound check. If they had had the opportunity to do this it might have sounded much different. Having said all that, I am so glad that PA is not going to be the norm. It's so heavy to carry about and it takes ages to set up. Then, when you have worn yourself to a frazzle doing you spot, you have to take it all down again. I prefer to sing without it in your club. Keep up the good work Les!!!!