Kampervan

I'm getting a little tired with the personal attacks on someone who is obviously committed to supporting traditional music

There's the dilemma. Jim is an important figure in the folk revival and has done invaluable work for which we all owe him an enormous debt. The trouble is that, now, his contribution is overwhelmingly negative. He talks about "nastiness" but pours abuse on any folk club organiser who dares to poke their head above the parapet.

If he genuinely wishes to promote the music he loves, he is going to need allies. It makes no sense to alienate the very people who could help him.

Must get ready to go and see Con"Fada" O'Drisceoil at the Royal Oak.