"Its always difficult when one half likes one style or standard of music etc and the other doesn't. Don't know about you but I think its more relaxing if your partner doesn't go along when it doesn't suit their taste." - Villain.

Too right, especially if that partner is inclined to sit there muttering "I can't believe I paid to come and hear this. I mean, what does she think she sounds like?...Why doesn't he stop woffling and just sing his song?..." etc etc. It is far from relaxing to sit with someone like that, knowing they're not happy. I tend to screen or preview the sort of music on offer before I take him to events. Then when it's good, it's such a thrill to share it with him and know he'll enjoy it.

Marje