George, yes thats a fair comment. If people, ie organisers, would only be honest and say such things then maybe the problem would not be as pronounced as it is.

I think part of the problem (as I see it)as well is totally inappropriate material being put forward. I see folk clubs as being for folk/folk style music & song, not as a Jazz club, or a place for 60's pop songs etc. Then you have a situation where not only is the performer poor but the material is in no way folk material which just increases my discomfort/annoyance even more.

But I guess that's another thread entirely.

Ged