Fear not, Jennifer - here up north there's several of us putting El Greko's name about with a view to getting him dates at northern folk clubs. Duncan's a solid chap and he's doing his best I know. And I heard he's under consideration at a couple of clubs on Tees-side too. But if I were a club (or festival) organiser I'd book 'im pronto, before he disappears abroad for months every year like so many good songwriters do when they're not appreciated in this country. Hey Alio, why not book 'im for Saddlworth? If I don't get to see El G before then I'll be heading over to Stockport on 20 September unless he gets booked somewhere the right side of the Pennines!

And meanwhile there's another tack being followed to get the Greek's profile around - there's one or two singers in particular who are doing a great job promoting his songs by performing them hereabouts. I think it's Dave Kidman who sings at least four of El Greko's songs (and well too, I keep hearing), and I heard Mick Shaw sing one too not all that long ago. More power to 'em - and George - I sez!