Well we've all heard bad musicians and singers in sessions over the years and I've been guilty of such misdemeanours myself on more than one occasion.

I've also passed opinion in private conversation too(sadly) but I've never gone as far to suggest that poor performers should just "shut up" or question whether or not it was appropriate for them to be singing or playing at all. Unfortunately, Barbara gave the impression that she was questioning the actual ethos of the "pub session" and this what bothered me.

Again, I'm not sure if that was really her intention as in the longer interview it came over more as just a passing comment. However, when reported in the press, it was presented as being much more negative.