Yes I agree ~ performers seem to think (by and large) that there is some kind of divine right of passage ~that folk club organisers should simply book them!

The folk club and song revival is largely due to the work of club organiser who do their damndist to attract audiences who want to see the next best thing ~ of course it is important to realise that not all folk clubs are "booking guest" and do not want to them to darken their doorway

Concert clubs are generally just that ~ and more power to their elbows

A number of folk set ups exist and are successful for their own reasons
What does need to be understood is that "folk politics" can be very damaging ~ and best walked away from

And pubs seem to think that advertising certain beers ales and lagers is a big attraction ~ not necessarily so!

Ray