Jed has asked whether his comments are insulting, pompous or clueless. Apart from the fact that his statements clearly aren't any of these accusations, let us examine his credentials. He is a professional musician of amny decades standing, commanding great respect from a much wider community than Mudcat. The Villan is a self-confessed non-perfomer who has creditably set up a successful folk club in an era of decline for that culture. As the performer is the life-blood of the promoter, it seems churlish for Villan to decry Jed's economically-justifiable comments.


It would seem a positive outcome of this uncharacteristic spat if apologies were agreed, both gentlemen shook virtual hands and Jed were to tour the UK, and headline at Villan's folk club.