Don't they just, Robin...yes, I've seen plenty of that. God help me, even I have my own preferred seat at Herga and always make a beeline for that; at least I have the grace to shut up if someone else makes it there before me. So far!

Who would be an MC at a folk club on a singers' night - now there's a thankless task. If you get it right you get no reward, if someone feels slighted you get an argument.

I have to say that George (dragonzorg), who MCs Herga, is a master at putting together a mix from what is available in the room while making allowances for those who have to go early to catch a bus, ensuring a reasonable closing 2-3 spots, giving newcomers and youngsters an extra turn if possible etc.