As I am neither a folk club organiser or a professional musician, but understnad the problems both face, I feel that I can perfectly legitimately put the point of view of either across - and I will - if someone's post seems to trigger a response - as Ian's did. I did not have a go at him - or in any way comment on his ability as a performer. I just don't think he has a handle on what it is to be a professional musician, trying to make a living in a difficult genre. I would be equally likely to comment on a post by a pro musician who made comments about how folk club organisers don't work hard. Cos I knnow they do - but - you will notice that no professional musicians have done this.

Like many people who only see half of a job, would-be professional anythings only see the good half - or, in the case of being a professional musician - the good 10%. Many people think I have a job they would enjoy - I doubt if they would.