hi all
we run an acoustic music night 2nd Tuesday of every month. the music covers folk, blues, modern pop, maritime.
we don't use PA and it is all in a pub, there are solo acts and bands that come along and the atmosphere is fantastic. the audience is good and attentive and we regally have 12 to 15 performers and about 50 or 60 people come every month.
yes people do talk but at a level not to interfere with the music and if it gets a bit loud they are self governing and other people in their group ask them to be a bit quieter.
the only time we use PA is when we have a guest night may be 4 or 5 times a year and this is to make it a special night and to lift it above the back ground noise of the pub, which does get very busy on these nights and to make it easier for the artist. some of the guests we have had are Johnny Collins, Graeme Knights, Hughie Jones, Dick Miles, Ron Trueman-Border, Paul Sirman and all have commented on the atmosphere of the pub and really enjoyed playing there and we used the PA just enough to lift the sound and not blast out your ear drums.
we thats my ten pennth put in.
oh by the way we are at.
The Star Inn, St Mary in the Marsh, Romney Marsh, Kent.
http://www.thestarinn-themarsh.co.uk/

take care
Kerry and Mandy