The sessions run by Les and Maggie in The Endeavour (8-11pm Monday to Friday during The Whitby Folk Week) would be a great venue for a Mudgather with Max and I would definately endorse that because I believe that quite a few Mudcatters would be there anyway.

But because of the occasional difficulty with 'background noise' from the rest of the pub's punters I would also recommend that we seek a quieter, more intimate, venue where folk can have a proper chance to sit down with Max and have a chat and really get to know the man and perhaps for Max to sing/play and entertain us without competing with such a busy environment.

I would therefore recommend more than just one Mudgather session in Whitby to have the opportunity to meet Max (why not 2 or even 4 Gatherings depending on how long he will be in Whitby?) . Perhaps a more sedate session in the afternoon somewhere and Max to be a 'special guest' at The Friendship/Rowing Club gathering or on-board The Grand Turk sailing ship session etc.

What do you think? Any suggestions?

Let's all work very hard to make Max's 'escapade' to the UK a truly memorable visit which us grateful Mudcatters will ensure he never forgets!

Chris