Bearing in mind that almost the entire UK Folk Scene is Pub Based , the 'Dry' aspect of West River is NO problem , at least as far as I am concerned . At a 'home' weekend festival I am as happy as anyone to spend time (And Money) at a session in the Beer Tent . The fact that there was NO Beer Tent did not in the least detract from the enjoyment I had , making music with such a wonderful group of friends
   The Blues Bash in the Peace Cabin was an example of people getting high on Music and Companionship , NO need for ANY artificial Stimulants at all .