Whilst some have been bickering or boring since my last posting, I've been along to a folk club 1o minutes ramble from wheree I live and had another very good night of music and folk banter.

Those who live in an area where thing are failing should start a session of their own based on what a folk gettogether should be like.

In my view this would be (in the English context - and US eqivalent) a good pub that sells Real Ale. Ensure the evening is lighthearted. frienldy and welcoming to everyone.

AND try to avoid the Bottom Rung Middle Classes taking control as they will surely turn it into a status worshipping, oneupmanship session where the object is to themselves playing as near as possible to the guest - and pushing out anyone who doesn't fit - thus driving the audiences away.

Does this ring a bell with anyone whose seen a folk club die?

Cheers for you earlier comments by the way Ron.