A few weeks back I was listening to Judy Spiers, on BBC Radio Devon...She had a guest on, but I didn't catch his name (!!!) He was talking about the Folk world though, he was a singer, musician...and he was saying that back in the 60s he and Mike Harding used to sing in many folks clubs. These clubs were packed out, great to play in, great to be a part of.

Then, 'something happened' and he said they were taken over by humourless, controlling people with an axe to grind, which took the very heart out of the clubs, the audience and the musicians.

He sounded so sad about it, so pissed off too..and he said how many folk clubs have either now closed completely, or just limp along with a tiny audience....


Wish I could find his name! Although, maybe it's best not to, for I'm sure 'retribution' would come a-visiting.....


And yes, I too know musicians who are shit-scared of upsetting the controlling folks who seek to control the careers of so many..