I agree entirely with King Brilliant – what are pubs for if not socialising, and live music should be a part of that experience.

I have recently been to sessions where comments have been made by some of the clique present to the effect people (not I, I hasten to add) should be quiet when songs are sung or tunes are played, especially the other musicians. In this respect I think it is about good manners, and so it should be, but I guess I'm fed up with some musicians who are so self-important they may well disappear up their own arses.