by Jono » Tue May 20, 2008 1:23 pm
I play various folk styles as well as attempting to play this stuff. I've never had any problems with folk clubs, but then I used to run one for five years, so maybe I would say that. Most of the regulars at my local one love Hot Club stuff and I've played jazz and classical pieces there.
That said, I know there are other folk clubs around where all sorts of stuff is frowned upon, for all sorts of ridiculous reasons. One person I know can't abide brass instruments on folk songs because it 'isn't traditional' (which it often is if you come from a North of England mining/steel community), but happily sings sea-shanties accompanying himself on bouzouki.
They may be drinkers, Robin, but they're still human beings.