'musicians go to folk clubs because they want to play music,not because they want to listen to someone'

well I go to listen. I generally shove my guitar in the boot of the car, but if Im midway through working through my obsession with a song - I'm generally quite relieved not to have to go through the loose change in my pockets for an audience. Balance that with the need to play and keep your self 'performance sharp'.

that's how I feel anyway.