Some of you may be aware of Folk 21on fb ~

My view is that new potentially bookable folksingers should have their own folk clubs or run events no doubt showcasing their talents AND charging for it!

The problem is that sessions and similar tend not to ask even for a donation ~ yes some do and proceeds to say a folk festival or charity

Yes important to realise that few full time folk acts can make living wage

The down side is that as I think Bob Fox said it's like being a long distance lorry driver who starts work when he to the destination

Look at Flossie Mallavaille who must do many thousands of miles driving to gigs in UK and further ~ she is French but very popular and domiciled in UK

Ray Padgett