Arn't the real people who are under- rated the organisers of folk clubs and the voulunteers who help at festivals. Hours of work for very little recognition.

Me - I'm quite happy if at the end of a band do someone says ( as they have)- I can't dance any more but I could have listened all night to the band; do you have any CDs for sale ( as happened to the old trout band the banstand showcase at Broadstairs this year ) or a repeat booking - as most of ours are. I don't think any of the band think of themselves as under rated by the people who matter to them.

Different, I know, if you are desperate to make a living from playing.
FloraG