Oh, I don't *not like* the Waifs, Les. I just don't quite know what they are doing on a British Folk Awards programme.

Yes, I saw John K last week at a small club and Pete Coe will be there shortly on his annual visit.   Hurrah!   Though I've nothing against the large, multi-genre concert venues which often have a vastly better and more open-minded approach to music.

I just wonder why one such which doesn't claim to be a 'folk club' lands a prize for being one. I know it's Kate Rusby's favourite place to go out and it gets too crowded for her to see anything. But I still don't see why...