George,
I have attended Herga on several occasions (Royal Oak?) in the distant past and it was invariably to hear traditional (or traditional-type) performers - Kevin Mitchell springs to mind (and we brought Walter Pardon there to perform). This fact was, I am sure, due to our tastes in music; I do not doubt what you are saying (though your 'best face' comment does indicate a policy preference.
Personally, I believe the idea of setting up a club in the first place is to promote the music you like, and believe important enough to make an effort for - otherwise, why bother?
Over the years I have been in clubs where musical instruments were forbidden, that would not allow newly written songs to be performed or where, say, bawdy material was openly disapproved of (and on occasion, talked down). I have been in clubs with Ewan and Peggy where they have been asked not to sing political songs.
None of this was ever part of The Singers Club Policy - ever.
As far as I am concerned Ewan was a key figure in introducing me, and many like me to folk music- a fact that has dominated my life for over 40 years and will (I hope) continue to do so until I run out of puff.
I doubt if there would be many of us speaking to each other on forums like this if it hadn't been for Ewan, Bert, Lomax, and I believe the least we owe them is to recognise their contribution and, at least, get the facts straight and not continue to peddle the myths as reality!
Jim Carroll