Guru:
"Catter performing slots have been suggested, sounds good to me!"

Oh dear.
If the Mudgather is going to be a "Sit around and listen to guitarists" affair, then I might give it a miss.
I am aware that singers have dominated the gathers in past years, and maybe 'times they are a-changing' but good voices-only and acapella singarounds are few and far between.

Is it possible that we might be able to spread to 2 venues? One 'inna folk-club stylee' with performing spots (venue) and another less formal (maybe pub) voices-only gig? Or alternate on a timeshare basis?

I understand that I am showing myself up as a voice-nazi but I have my reasons - Aside from the fact that I wouldn't inflict my guitar/whistle/concertina on anyone not wearing ear-defenders :-)

Cheers

John