"Jim, I think yourself and The Leveller probably share quite a lot in common over your tastes of what is presented in folk clubs"

Thanks Paul, I think that's probably very true. I do, however enjoy listening to a wide range of music that may or may not be called folk. Many of the songs I write do come from a traditional source - Jack and Jill is a story told to me over 40 years ago by an old farmer from the Yorkshire Wolds and much of what I write comes from the legends, stories or whathaveyou of that area and of Hull, two parts of East Yorkshire where my family comes from.

Anyway, back to the subject of folk clubs. I like to hear a mix of styles in clubs. The first clubs I went to, over 45 years ago were like this - lots of Americana, Dylan, "new" stuff from the pens of Jansch and others and, a real treat when I first heard them, The Watersons. They frequently came to our local clubs and I often went to The Blue Bell in Hull - but that wasn't a purely traddie club; I became acquainted with a wide range of music there. In fact, I think the only "policy" club I ever went to was The Singers' Club and decided (probably too) quickly that it wasn't for me.

Jim, I thought we were having quite a civilised debate here, so no need to get nasty - if my sense of humour offends you, I apologise (happens all the time :0).