Are folk clubs serving a purpose

Subject: RE: BS: Are folk clubs serving a purpose
From: Leadfingers
Date: 25 Sep 02 - 05:49 PM

Why are there so few Clubs in Cornwall?You've got enough good singers,writers and musicians down there.Noel Murphy is lurking on the Lizard,John the Fish is still alive and Kicking,or so I believe,then you've got all your locals,like Jon Hislop and company,as wellas the Padstow people.Was that John the Fishes Radio prog got Bunged?

Subject: RE: BS: Are folk clubs serving a purpose
From: Kernow John
Date: 25 Sep 02 - 05:16 PM

John
I have no hesitation in answering yes.
Since our local club had to shut down (we are just to far off the beaten track) I have seen very little of the likes of Cyril Tawney, Tom Mconville, Archie Fisher, Hughie Jones, Sandra Kerr etc..
Where would these guys perform (outside of festivals)were it not for the folk clubs.
Don't get me wrong I enjoy the sessions but your not going to get the above travelling 300 miles to the Lizard for a couple of songs and a few free pints on a Monday night.
BTW did you know radio Cornwall have shut down the Folk Programme? So we don't even get to hear these guys on the radio now.
I didn't hear Mike Harding tonight I can't be bothered to switch it on these days it seemed to be more Country & Roots than Folk.
If you see Keith at St Albans say hello for me.
John

Subject: Are folk clubs serving a purpose
From: breezy
Date: 25 Sep 02 - 03:54 PM

There's a thread on the bbc folk on 2 asking this question but as I couldnt be bothered to work out how to log in I thought I'ld get it on over here.
You tell me what you think as I'm not impressed with harding's prog from Belfast, I'm hacked off with Matt Dillons girl and Ralf Reader's too
Football would be more lively as will Cyril Tawney on Fri 4th In St.Albns
So do folk clubs have a role to play?