Normally I agree 100% with what you say Jim, but I have to disagree to an extent with you on this one. Sure, there are quite a few excellent local singers and performers, but some performers, like myself, like to get out and about. It adds a certain wee bit of adventure travelling to clubs in other parts of the country, and is an added incentive to honing and attempting to perfect our performances. Okay, we should be doing that anyway, I know, but I like travelling (it's in my genes you know)and it's always good to meet new people.