I thought a capo was an essential part of the guitarists' armoury - I mean how else do you shut up melodeon players who want to join in with your sensitive songs. Capo on the first fret and play in Ab - sorted!

Simon - The guy you referred to said to me that he had been told not to play at one club! (he didn't say which one) Since he's been coming to our club he's had all sorts of encouragement from people who give him tips on the guitar or his performance style and he's really come on. OK ocassionally he trips up as do we all but you get back on the saddle and carry on. Actually last night I personally thought everybody raised their game a bit perhaps because we had a guest on (Bryony - excellent) which we don't normally do at our place so maybe it gave people incentive to put more into it.

Cheers
Mark