jim carroll.
you give two examples of traditional musicians being poorly treated by folk clubs,to get a balance,here are examples that contradict your point,John and Julia Clifford ,booked three times by myself at Bury ST edmunds folk club,treated with the respect they deserved[in other words very well].
Willie Scott[whitby festival many times] Fred Jordan, Farningham folk club,treated and enjoyed by many.Oscar Woods[part of Howsons old hat party].Freda Palmer[Oxford traditional singer]booked at Stratford folkclub[I was an organiser again]received very well.
you clearly have an axe to grind.
I have played northern audiences many times and never had a problem .