...pretending to be relevant to music...
Doug, Punch the Horse are a very talented celtic folk band , if letting people know about there forthcoming gigs, is not relevant to music then please tell us what is!

...worthwhile information may be hidden amongst the dross..
As you have read the threads in question, you will no doubt be aware that the pertinent information, ie when & where they are playing is contained in the first message in each thread.
As one of the main perpetrators of the drivel, I sincerely hope you have not been frightened away, though as Noreen quite correctly states, there is stuff here much more "frightening" than a bit of lighthearted chat.
I would strongly urge you to go and see Punch the Horse, next time they are in your area, I am sure you would have a delightful evening, they are a friendly bunch.

John