Back again!

Banjiman and Tom - yes of course I recognise you both support Guest Clubs and Singarounds. I'm picking up on various points and comments for a general readership to this thread - and trying to summarise my position to round particular points off at the same time I guess (rushed sometimes - not advisable!)

There's a reasonable consensus and having explored with mudcattes some of the things we discuss during "Chat and Tune Up" I heartened that there are people determined to regenerate folk.

On Cellarfolk - Stuart, thanks for your comments. I recognise that you're busy on Tuesdays (was it that long ago we used to see you at the Cleveland?)

Booking guests >> succecss?   Generally no. We've always attracted a few new/occasional people on guest nights - but lost others because of less turns in the circle.   So future guest nights have to be weighed up more carefully. Its knowing what our regular supporters prefer - that, I have to say is chance to play 3 songs!

No, Banjiman, we don't charge even on guest nights - just have a collection. We had some excellent guests despite no fixed fee* (I can anticipate a likely comment here...)

Hope I've covered all the latest points - off to Cellarfolk!

Ian Fyvie