Interesting to see Sandy Bells mentioned above. We had one of Ireland's all-time greatest traditional musicians staying here last week and he happens to live in Edinburgh. He said that he never goes to sessions at Bells any more because they only play jigs and reels at 100mph there these days and where, he said, is the enjoyment in that?

That isn't all that happens there - depends what time you go. Michael's session is Tuesday nights, I think. I've never met him or been to it, as far as I can remember, but I don't think he's a speed merchant.

Knowing the celebrity you mean, I can think of a few other reasons why he might not drop in there much these days. He's earned a rest, for starters.