As I said, the boss uses prompts, he doesn't address his prompts. Neither do you nor many others. I look down at the piece of paper stuck to the guitar occasionally if I have one, but like most of us, have a very good idea of the next line anyway so can concentrate on delivery.

The use of books, of which tablets are a type anyway has led to three things in my opinion, and it is merely my opinion;

1. It has allowed singers to use a wider repetoire than memory allows. This is useful if the singer can project a song regardless and still play to the audience, not the book.

2. It has allowed people to become involved where hitherto they were concerned they would blank if they got up on the "stage" that folk clubs in general used to employ. I know many people who used to just come to listen who, now singarounds are more popular feel confident to join in.

3. All the bad points made by others tend to apply, sadly. Many people do sing into their book and become engrossed with what they are staring at, and may not be aware that the sound others are hearing ain't what they hear. If I learn, say, a Vin Garbutt song, then whilst I am reading the lyrics on the page, my brain hears Vin. Once the book is no longer there, I hear my voice. Your audience hears your voice anyway.

4. (My perogative.). Many of those content to mumble and read without attempt to improve may well be happy in their skin, but it just means I drink more as I nip to the bar more. They encourage heavy drinking and that is socially reprehensible!

Anyway, the thread is about tablets on stage. I haven't used my latest toy yet but I have an interface to control my Mackie mixer and a number of effects via my ipad. I'm going to play with it later. I am playing at a fund raising concert next month where I get to take my full pa so can't wait to have a play.