The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #136774 Message #3125574
Posted By: Mr Happy
31-Mar-11 - 12:14 PM
Thread Name: Have the good times gone? I worry.....
Subject: RE: Have the good times gone? I worry.....
'As pub landlords seek the younger patron by putting in Sky Sports, karaoke, special reduced prices, they make it less desirable for the older punter who might sing or session at local pub.'
This has recently happened in a local long standing session venue - the place was full of well drunk young people fighting, vomiting, shouting, swearing, & other indescribable behaviour.
Luckily the organiser has moved it to another place for tomorrows sesh.
[The Brittania Inn, Halkyn, Nr. Wales]
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Like others above, I'm not a festival/concert goer, other than to attend the spontaneous music & song fringe events.
I don't feel regular fests really need to outlay large amounts of dosh for concerts & marquees when like at some existing fests, the concerts happen in local venues & you pay on the door