"It is interesting how a thread about dwindling audiences, started by someone here in the U.S., has been turned into yet another thread about the issues with folk clubs in the UK.   I think it sort of misses the point of why AUDIENCES are staying away, or then again, perhaps it is shining a spotlight on why they are staying away in the UK.   

Is there anyone from North America out there???? "

Ron,

The discussion moved onto to discuss some English Folk Clubs where the audiences AREN'T staying away.......just maybe we can all learn from each other? It seems to me the challenges are universal?

Here's to cross Atlantic co-operation!!!!!

Paul