The thing is there's plenty of variety of folk clubs. If you don't like one sort, you can go to another. There are some I don't go to - even though they are run by personal friends. Its hard work if you're not enjoying the music.

Some folk clubs are rin by people who dislike me, and I dislike them - but I go to them if theres an artist I want to see.

Its just the way it is. I'm sure its like that for most people.