We're certainly not going to be precious about this project. Paul's posting is useful in opening up the discussion. In many respects what we're hoping for is not dissimilar to this thread but with the advantage of being able to hear and see each other whilst discussing and being able to have an evening full of singing too. As for modernising, hmm…you haven't heard my version of the 'Mermaid' or 'Giles Howlett' then? Accompaniment has to be part of the mix too. Don't get me wrong,   Ilove unaccompanied but I also like accompaniments and the plan is to have room for both. The only restriction here is that it's not a 'folk' club and so we are looking at a tradition (note: not The tradition) of narrative songs and the singing of them.

Now – I have had contact with Burton St. and the frequency will now be the 3rd Wednesday NOT the 4th as advertised. Sorry about my lack of counting ability.
Paul