Big Al - "You are one of the most exceptional performers of traditional material i have ever seen.. Your ability to vary your approach with your mastery of all those instruments and devotion to the craft of performing is quite stunning."

Couldn't agree more, John is not only a superb musician and singer, but he is also a unique performer. It's a travesty that a performer of his calibre is spurned by the clubs, but it seems to be something that happens - Al, you and I know personally at least one other top-notch singer, player and writer who was cold-shouldered by the 'folk-cognoscenti' until he eventually threw in the towel.

It's a shame, a real shame.