Oooh wasn't fun, fairly cheered me up on a Friday Morn !!

Nice to see my local club get a mention.
I have to agree with the supporters of the Old R & C. In no way could the organisers (or MC, for that matter!) be seen as aggresive, unfair, etc, none of them have the energy!! But, a more eclectic booking policy you'd be hard pressed to find in England, let alone London. And as Mary said above, such is it's reputation, that the floor singers list can be pretty intimidating !!

The first time I came across a "House Band" kicking off the evening, was with the various clubs run by Mr Davenport and Flowers and Frolics many years ago. And a more perfect way to fill in the gaps, and ensure a prompt start, I can't imagine...and, Yes, the Sauna in the Corner band, always accepts itinerants, stray bagpipe players (Mmm maybe!) and in no way does it get in the way of the evening, I see it more as the mortar that holds the evening together. (or should that be glue?....On hot nights, it would seem wise to keep a little distance from them! Only Joking!!)

So, I'm sorry that my cookieless friend had a bad time...E Mails are a curse sometime.   

As for the PEL angle, London councils can be particularly nasty when it comes to licensing laws, with the consequent demise of a myriad of fine venues, or, if your name is "The Cellar", you have to keep moving from one "Safe" house to another every couple of months, just to stay one step ahead of bad guys!

As others have said, welcome Kev....! All sorts of advantages on the Cat, but, don't visit Room 101, the photo gallery, you have been warned..

Cheers Ralphie