"in my experience, gigs at that venue have all the atmosphere of a church service in a furniture showroom."

Fairenoughski, it was more than a bit dead.

I think Jez Lowe is a fantastic songwriter, great instrumentalist, singer, wit and all round good guy. I wouldn't want to line people up and say who is better than whom because I think you listen and you like it or whatever, but few people dead or alive write tunes and stories as good as Jez.

My feeling was related to what Dave said above. Lots of people didn't know about it - although it was still a sell out. I felt a bit left out.

The message that never left the stage was:
"people are still singing old songs, Ewan's songs, our own songs and playing tunes only a few miles from this stage. Go to your local folk club and enjoy!"

I guess I have no right to ask to be included but many others who have been singing, playing and organising folk events for years do have that right, but the remained unaknowledged by the Celebration.

Cheers

L in C