I totally agree with the two previous views. I too remeber the late 60's 70's Folk Clubs. To be given a floor spot was so special that you made sure that you knew your stuff. The residents were always of a high quality and they were very careful about whom they chose for a floorspot. The standards were therefore high and non performers were guaranteed a decent night's entetainment. Indeed, This is why Folk Clubs have lost their popularity and as we old ones gradually 'drop off the perch'and don't attract a new/younger audience they will die out.