Ernest, the same happens here, someone wants to get exposure in a different world & decides Folk Clubs are it.

I can understand why someone who struggles to be heard in a noisy pub would prefer a respectful listening audience in a Folk club, but I want to hear folk music.

I don't want to hear rock'n'roll in my club. Nor was I interested in an offered demo from a singer/songwriter & his slash metal band (a kind of heavy metal). I wonder who he thought he was contacting, but as he did it thru our website, maybe he couldn't read. Anyone who mentions electricity gets a reply that our lease does not allow amplification!

I love traditional songs & music, and also singer/songwriters who write folk songs, people like John Warner (Anderson's Coast) who is a friend & member of my club.   

sandra