The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #113093   Message #3223473
Posted By: GUEST
15-Sep-11 - 05:20 AM
Thread Name: Folk clubs in Kent
Subject: RE: Folk clubs in Kent
Flora G re points system (in our heads)

10 points for landlord/lady who puts out plate(s) of tasty sandwiches at 'half time'. After all we are regularly swelling their coffers with increased drinks sales. Also a natural break gives a chance for chat and NETWORKING WITH OTHERS IS V GOOD. Helps you to empathise even with the less appealing contributors.

Had forgotton the one about tuning during your go -drives me mad!!!! Such a waste of singing time for others.

Debate on duos and number of turns- if each is a major performer in turn in songs eg they each sing main song in turn, then they should have a song each and supporting each other should be encouraged as long as it's clear who the main contributor is. After all harmonies are great to listen to when you've had a diet of individual performers but you need to aim for two different sounds in 2 songs for entertainment value which you dont get if the same person is doing the singing for instance.