Well I partly agree with Jim. I'm not suggesting that you should pretend someone can sing when they can't. What I would suggest, you would be a bit daft if you didn't realise early on that folk clubs do attract a few people who haven't really got it together as performers, and you shouldn't start getting uptight about the fact.

These people are going to be there. In a way they have as much right to be there as people who work very hard at their craft. Quite often, they do contribute to the evening substantially - by singing something unusual - even if not very well; by their enthusiasm, by their example - because they do make people realise that you CAN have a go.

Sound like Wilfred Pickles now - now theres a bloke who could patronise for Europe - whats on the table mabel, give him the money Barney, and and are y' courtin'?

Have a go, Joe!
Come and have a go!

Okay, before your time..........