Merry Muse: The Fuelers plus DJ and the Karizmakats, Friday 28 Sept

The “schism” is regrettable. I don’t have the full facts so I won’t pass comment.

I will, however, sign up 100% to your comment: “If it results in two strong acoustic venues, that’d be the best outcome.”

It’s what I’d like to see. I reckon Canberra’s big enough, ugly enough, and geographically-dispesed enough to warrant two folk clubs with similar-ish aims.

I know I’ll be going to Billy’s new venue (‘The Folkus Room’) as time and interest in the acts permits.

I personally wish him, his crew, and his supporters nothing but the best.

Folk’s gotta be the winner out of all this, and my personal crusade is to preach to the converted and unconverted. That includes telling friends and strangers occasionally what’s going on at Billy’s new place. (That’s MY personal thing, by the by, and NOT done on behalf of the Muse’s owners, the Monaro Folk Society — http://www.monarofolk.org.au)

Any update on the MM vs Bill schism? If it results in two strong acoustic venues, that’d be the best outcome.