I'm one of those "dime-a-dozen" singer/guitarists, not that good, just really want to play. Strictly amateur, but just for the joy of performing. I haven't done much public playing since the seventies, and everything's a bit rusty. I have ideas of going to folk-clubs to listen a few times (size up the standard and the kind of music), then maybe put myself on the list on an open night.

I think I'd like to play as a member of a band (for mutual support, or a more varied sound). How to start?

Any ideas?