I grew up in English folk clubs in the late 60's and early 70's. There was never a shortage of performers and a mixed program of English,Scottish,Irish and American traditional songs was quite common. The clubs were usually located in small, smokey bar rooms, with the (mostly) very appreciative audiences huddled around their pints of beer. My fondest recollections are the "chorus" songs and of the audience joining in with great harmonies. And the silence during the quiet ballads. I remember the Watersons, the Young Tradition, Lou Killen, Shirley Collins and Anne Briggs. Great singers and great songs. Are these clubs still around?