Perhaps we smoking folkies are a dying breed!

Seriously though, there are some good clubs and sessions around, many of them non smoking. As a confirmed smoker (of cigars) and too old to change (besides, who wants to live forever, or even into an Alzheimers-ridden dotage?), I comply with the non smoking requests - but will only hang around if the music is worth it!

No, clubs aren't dying (note the spelling!), but they are changing. Time will tell if it is for the better. When the music is good, it's brilliant, and there are a large number of talented youngsters (ie under 30!) out there.

There are also a number of so-called folkies of all ages who could bore for their native land and/or are on an ego trip that doesn't recognise that you have to ENTERTAIN an audience. They would kill any venue of any genre.

I think the Clubs and sessions that I enjoy will see me out.

Alan