Sorry to hear Joe hasn't got back to you, John - I tried to give him your number when I was at the club a while back but got brushed off ("Yeah, I've got his number, I'll give him a call. He wants a spot, that's what it is, yeah, I'll give him a spot...") Joe did also say that he'd been on holiday, so I thought I'd give him the benefit of the doubt. I'll nudge him again next time I'm down.

The trouble with Chorlton these days is that it's too popular - Joe can pack it out week after week, just by letting people get up and do one number, so I guess he doesn't see the need to book many artists. Shall I tell him you'll do your Dylan set?