I've been suggesting for some time that the music scene is in a constant state of flux. When I started out, small cultural clubs and folk clubs (coffee houses) which ran nice wee folk festivals once a year, were pretty much the way it was.
What I'm experiencing now is that a whole number of cafes are being run by 50 & ups who happen to be former folk musicians. Add to this that most of these places are now smoke free and serving health food they've turned out to be nice wee venues which compare much more favourably with what we called "Coffee Houses".
This all falls into line with what many of us see wrong with the music industry & large "Folk" festivals.
I think that today I can say with the utmost sincerity that the pendulum has finally swung full circle!
What say ye?