Having been involved in singing in and running Folk Clubs for the thick end of 35 years, I have always resisted any change of name in pursuit of bigger audiences.

The thing I always try to bear in mind is that audiences go to any music venue to be entertained. When they encounter a group of introverted excluding self-important individuals running the show, they vote with their feet. It doesn't matter if the music on offer is Folk, Jazz, Blues, House or even Classical.

Put Tom Paxton, Vin Garbutt or the late Alex Campbell (as just three examples of many) in front of any audience and they will communicate with them and almost certainly fill the hall or whatever. Remember that Billy Connolly, Jasper Carrott and Mike Harding cut their teeth in the Folk Clubs, and Steeleye Span, Fairport Convention and Battlefield Band didn't or don't want for audiences either.

Give and you will receive, make the music and songs relevant and entertaining and people will listen. The label doesn't matter - JUST COMMUNICATE!