Stringsinger Yes, what is "bad"? Arrrrrrgggghhhhhhh! How many times do I have to explain. Please read my earlier comments. Bob Dylan is not bad. Woody Guthrie is not bad. Louis Armstrong is not bad.

Romany Man - yes, well. Swinton does not have many 'rules' but these are they, as can be seen on the web site -

Don't enter or leave the club while anyone is performing.

Quiet during all performances.

Respect other peoples point of view and shake their hand not your fist.

Respect all musical instruments and always ask the owners permission before using one. Don't be offended if they say no - We keep a club guitar for performers who haven't brought one.

Don't try and bribe the organizers for that extra song. We are of course open to bribery but we come very expensive.

If you are offended by the first two then sorry, but it is a small room with bad accoustics and most people would like to hear the artist performing. Surely you can wait a few minutes to top up your glass or empty your bladder can't you?

Peg - Nice to see you - Where have you been:-)

Skipy - You would be surprised at who finds it hard or difficult to sing. The bad performers I know have no concept of 'nerves' or, more accurately, the adrenaline surge, at all. Whereas seasoned professionals will always have that worry that they will get it wrong. I know one artist of over 30 years standing who is still occasionaly physicaly sick before a performance. Nice to know that you are 'scared shitless'; it means you care about what you are doing and you will do it well. We are NOT talking about you or anyone else who has stage jitters but those who are realy bad - See my earlier comments.

Nice to see that everyone is possitive and, even is in disagreement, is keeping it civil. Keep it up! :-)

Cheers

DeG