I've also noticed that bluegrass and jazz audiences will applaud when each soloist finishes a break. I used to think of this as rude to the next soloist, who would have the first measure or two of his/her break drowned out, but I've found myself joining in lately.

I have the habit of letting out a loud whoop after a good guitar solo. I've never been asked to leave a Doc or Norman concert...yet.

You ever notice that they always applaud after a bass solo? If I were the bass player, I'd be offended. The implication is that it's a surprise if I can take a solo at all.

(Q:How many bluegrass bass players does it take to change a light bulb?

A: I'm not sure...One?...Five?...One?...Five?...")

P.