Brendy....there are also some pretty shoddy musicians as well who don't do much to help promote their gigs. But like shoddy venues, they will not survive.

Do you not think that generally there is a good partnership between act & venue?....that is my experience as part of an act and I will strive to make it the case now I have set up a venue.

Most "folk" venues in the UK will certainly have their own websites and mailing lists....and often many other marketing tools as well....you are starting to annoy me now!!!!