Thanks, everyone, for the input. All told, perhaps I WAS a bit of a prat but it brought to the surface many of the frustrations and concerns I've had about these individuals and their attitude towards music and performing. No question the whistle player is musically the weakest link - I was hoping her timing, etc. would improve with practice but it hasn't and she gets pouty when anybody brings it up. I've had some complaints about her (mostly from other musos in the audience). The melodeon player is quite competent but a very taciturn chap who doesn't do much for the energy of the group. For a while I've had the feeling that they've been coasting along - showing up and getting paid (and sometimes whining about it not being enough)while doing nothing about getting bookings, updating the website, arranging, etc. It's time for a talk, they'll probably not like what I have to say, and there'll be some changes.