If I had not seen and heard the likes of Paul Simon, the Watersons, Alex campbell, Martin Carthy Bob Dylan , Peter Paul and Mary, and latterly All the present 'main attractions ' both from home and abroad I would not have been doing the homework required so I paid to see and hear them and still would and do.

If you dont go because you are asked to pay admission then maybe it is you who are being the selfish one.

Surely we all can do with advice from proper singers and performers, not to could possibly make one sound arrogant if you say 'We dont need help' I learned about the effects of cheese and bananas from Martin Carthy then had other 'real' singers confirm his advice.

If one is offered a paid gig or the chance to attend a session I think I know where I would go, and possibly most others too even if the gig was going to be one from hell .

For 'like minded' dare I add 'like narrow minded' and please keep out of sight and mind of Jo Public as it is probably you who are giving the 'folk' world any thing but adverse P R

As to paying to sing then thats what singers clubs are already doing but non singers are welcome as well.

I do so like what Twick folk says. 'Hear hear' I say.

When's Chuck B coming, can I book a floor spot please ?   



This does not stop you from going to the Staines singaround and btw how are Barry and Geraldine these days and its because of limited funds that they ended booking minor guests maybe !?

Then there's the Herga singers club on Mondays too, but you would not want to pay £2 to come on in to one of the oldest clubs in the land, 46 years this month, Pinner Green social club Harrow

Tonight even