(No-one seems to be able to tell us when a return to "normal" conditions with aeroplanes flying over Europe again is likely to happen; the whole Icelandic volcano situation is too unpredictable. One suggestion gaining ground is that for the medium term, we are likely to see the ban in place for some while with a few "windows of opportunity" lasting a few hours or a couple of days before the ash cloud returns. This won't be of much use to the airlines for all sorts of logistical reasons. Taking the scenario that there will be few or no planes for the next few weeks, then the consequences for all aspects of our lives will be considerable.

I would like this thread to consider what might happen for all aspects of the folk/roots/world music for tours/gigs/festivals etc.)

At the Royal Oak in Lewes we have twelve guest evenings between the beginning of May and the end of July. Six of these depend on there being aeroplanes to bring:-

FROM THE USA Bayou Seco, Jeff Warner, Debby McClatchy
FROM ZIMBABWE Black Umfolosi 5
FROM ICELAND Chris Foster
FROM IRELAND Eamonn Ó Bróithe