Hi Hamish,

I look forward to hearing / seeing you. People like you bring a breath of fresh air in. We are not locked into paying for the services of people who are well known, we employ people who entertain and from another standpoint maintain standards.

As for stealing gigs, you can't steal something that was never owned. If there is ever a union for folk performers that makes it bad to bid for a gig then I certainly won't subscribe. Anyway most 'professionals' start out singing around clubs for nothing, just to get the exposure. It is an evolutionary thing. You take your knocks and build your repertoire and confidence, only then can you charge extortionate money for a performance :-) providing of course you can find someone who is willing to pay.

See you soon.

GM