Having seen the John McCusker Band on the BBC4 programme about Sidmouth, I think he could do with some serious quality control, along with his missus - so I guess that means you won't want me to buy you a pint now. Bellowhead/Steeleye Span. Heck I won't need to open my purse at this rate. I've never been a fan of Span. Their first album (Hark! The Village Wait) was very good, very, very good, (despite the) sensitive arrangements of banjo, autoharp, dulcimer, concertina, mandolin, guitar, bass, drums, lush vocals and step dancing, but I feel they lost direction several times after that and are still refusing to consult a map. Bellowhead is very good, but if you've heard the dynamic duo several times (as I have), you might be thinking, isn't it time to learn some new material? However, I agree with the Countess, seeing them live is very different. All that energy, sweat, noise - love it! So get your LOUD ghetto blaster and take it in the shower room for good effect.

And no avoiding the Shirley Collins thing.