There was a time when Martin Carthy (among others) would climb through C#'s basement bog window when they couldn't afford the entrance fee even for a singaround. He and Mr Swarbrick, as well as Tim Hart & Maddy Prior, then began to gig and were soon known as duos nationwide. I started working there and lo! who practically moved into the sound library while getting material together for Steeleye Span but Martin, Tim & Maddy. Ashley was already ensconced because Fairport had researched Liege & Lief there.

Studying music really does get you nowhere, doesn't it? Still, Martin needn't worry any more about paying to get in as his daughter's now da management . . .