He could of been trying, and failing in my opinion, just to be tactful. He may just not have liked your stuff, which he is perfectly entitled to do so, but found it dificult to say as much. I know, as a club organiser, it is far easier to say 'not our style' than 'sorry, but I don't like what you do'. I handed over the bookings many years ago to a very good friend who can be firm but genuinely tactful as well. Not my bag and I am happier doing other bits.

There will be many clubs who will book you so don't let it put you off. There will also be a good few who, for genuine reasons, cannot book you. Lack of funds, lack of time and other priorites are the bain of most organisers lives so try not to give them too hard a time. Just accept that you are good in the right place, at the right time but those circumstances did not occur at your example club.

Cheers

DeG