Have just looked through this thread to see that I apparantly have posted a message on this thread on the 26th July could I just say that the message posted was not from this J.McD (who now has the mudcat name of MC Fat) I am the Jim formerly of Doncaster , now resident of Sheffield with the business card of Singer, Guitarist and Fat B*astard. I have been to the Jug on a number of occasions and really enjoyed the music, welcome and food. Spoke to Bill at Warwick this weekend. Sort out this mess folks and whilst you do remember that Folk Music should be inclusive not exclusive. I remember years ago being involved in Wath Folk Club, one singers night I followed a couple up the stairs to the club room the guy was carrying a Martin guitar case the girl a Takemine so I figured they might be reasonable players. I dumped my guitar and went to get a pint as I'm going upstairs these two are coming down guitars in hand faces like thunder.I asked the doorwoman (also a committe member) what was wrong, she informed they had come from Manchester to play but that the list of singers was full with the statement 'well you've got look after your regulars haven't you?' I was furious 'they' (the committee or clique) wanted to put on the same regulars and not give a platform to someone who may have been really good. The point of this story is guests can bring a freshness to any session, bear this is mind. I'd rather have a night in my sessions where the audience don't hear me all night but it is given over to new sounds and songs. Jim (but you can now call me MC Fat)