Some Clubs (AND Festivals) have mistreated ALL sorts of performers in their time ! I have gone to Clubs as an 'Entertainer' and had the audience eating out of my hand , but the organiser wanted only Serious Traddy stuff - Equally , clubs like The Star in Guildford , Organisers were VERY Hospitable , but the Audiece ONLY wanted Traddy stuff ! IF you set yourself up as any kind of performer , you have to take it as it comes , and join the Union - They will at least help you get your just rewards for a Gig !