I agree with Greg - I think there are probably fewer females aspiring to a solo career in folk music. The bloke-with-guitar or bloke-with-squeezebox performer is much more evident on the professional circuit, as well as in floor-spots etc, than the female soloist with or without instrument. Female singers who perform professionally tend to be part of a duo (the other half often being the bloke-with-guitar) or of a larger group which may well include men.

I'm not venturing an opinion as to why this is the case, I'm simply noting what I observe. This would go a long way to explaining why there are fewer female solos acts booked at clubs and festivals. Still, it's nice to see that Banjiman is doing his best to support the girls!

Marje