hi

I understand the feelings of most of the contributors to this thread. Making a living as a " folkie" is almost impossible.

It can be done but to do it you have to understand that you will be a proffessional and as such will need to dedicate most of your time and effort into being so.......oh and you will need more than just a little luck.

I did make a living out of music but not in folk music. I made my "pile" in rock & pop. It paid as a very good living for a few years and I was able to buy my home outright and feed and clothe and educate my family.

Having done this I got out and took up a "proper job" in commerce.

So I was then able to set myself and some friends up in the folk field and pick and choose what I wanted to do and when and where I wanted to do it.

Needless to say we didn't add to our bank accounts but we did bank some rich life experiences.

Good playing

John