"I wouldn't describe Sale (M33 postcode) as a folk club, more of an open-mic club. There's rarely folk song or music on offer although they've had some very good guests."

I don't want to get embroiled in a fruitless discussion about what is and what is not a folk club but I would say this about Sale Folk Club. On Tuesday's it is packed with performers performing a wide range of material which sits comfortably under a "folk" umbrella as far as I'm concerned - and not a mike in sight.

A look at the Sale Folk Club Guests 2013 reveals artists who will be found performing at folk clubs and festivals throughout the country - I rest my case.