(1) The Buzz that comes form a good evening
(2) Opportunity to get: up and coming talent, forgotten talent, and talent not seen outside of the local area, seen/heard.
(3) Getting to know people across the folk scene
(4) The impetus to be well rehearsed/practiced before performing songs/tunes
(5) Getting folk 'out there'

All in spite of:

(a)Surley venue staff
(b)Being personally criticized for club decisions/policy
(c)Having to turn out rain or shine or on deathbed to get a club ready for the night
(d)The stress of head-counting on a guest night.