We don't demand references or give auditions

Funny that should be mentioned. Westhoughtom Folk Club would not put any floor singer on who had not auditioned first - or at least been seen by the residents and known to be of the highest quality.

Guess who were he first winners of the BBC radio 2 'Folk club of the year' award and were regulary quoted as one of the best clubs in the country by professional artists and critics alike?

They are closed now, unfortunately, but only because members of the resident band (Auld Triangle) wanted to stand down and no-one would take their place. Too high a standard to live up to I guess! Professionalism certainly seems to be a two edged sword:-(

Cheers

Dave