Snail,

"Nobody sings in pubs these days" Admittedly it's not very common but I've been doing it for twenty years twice and three times a week.
There are probably a few publicans around that would be quite happey to have a few musical drinkers in on a quite night even if it is just to make a change from listening to the juke box/muzak that's usually on.

Whoever it was above that said that they didn't think pubs were closing must live on a different planet or not enjoy a decent pint in a decent pub.

Regarding workshops I wasn't inferring that they had no place but couldn't see how that would work at a folk club.

Finally . Who or what is Ziggy Stardust? Is that Bronson or Child or Bill Monroe? can't see it any of my books. I suspect it's something manufactured by the so-called music industry to brainwash the kiddie winkies.

Hoot