An interesting point from Captai Swing a few messages back...I also remember the heady days of folk clubs with residents, floor spots and...shock-horror...an audience!!

Is it possible that our folk clubs have declined because we have lost the ability to entertain and thus reach a wider audience? Can it be that the song-circle/singaround has frightened off people by their intensity and the "you've got to join in to be included" mentality...just a thought my kitties.

Incidentally...thanks to everyone who has conributed in making this such an interesting thread.

Keep your thoughts coming......