In San Francisco, there was a folk club founded and run by singers Dick Holdstock and Allan MacLeod, who had many great acts from the UK and U.S. plus local floor singers. Dick and Allan's warmth and their welcoming personalities personified this club. Even if a particular main performer didn't meet xpectations, you could always count on seeing friends and catching up on things, and there was always another night to look forward to. Regular floor singers included the Mudcat's own "Riggy." The intimate, friendly atmosphere is hard to beat, and I will definitely seek out a few folk clubs if and when I get to England. San Francisco's Castle Folk Club sadly closed doors very recently. Hopefully there's another like it in S,F's future.

Chanteyranger