Hi folks, this is my first shot at this forum but here goes. Ive been playing irish fiddle for several years and have attended a number of regular sessions in my hometown (vancouver) as well as some in Ireland and Scotland. I even started one specifically for set dancers. At the time I didnt know that people got paid to run sessions so all we got was half price beer while in other sessions the ringers who were there each time got paid. Another group received pub food instead. What are peoples feelings on this issue. On the one hand, to me at least, it becomes a job and changes the purpose of the session (which is to serve the music) while on the other its only fair to get compensation if you have to make the commitment of being there each time & organizing it. Also what would be the average payment per person. (here at least it some to be about $75 Can) Cheers, Petr