depends , they were definatly halcyon days for me, because thats when i started going, keb, guy, ian clark, rob marriot etc were playing records that were right up my street, i have to say, most of the 80's venues previously mentioned were pretty well attened, however, lets take off the rose tinted glasses regards stafford, brilliant music, yes, but most of the time the place was half empty, but having said that, still my favourite venue ever