John B, I'm in the lucky position of having a reasonable day job (sound engineering) which doesn't involve too much overtime/weekends. Current problem is more to do with not having enough solo experience. Plenty with bands etc. but solo is so much more exposed.

I guess i'm worrying about performance details at a fairly high level. Blowing my own trumpet for a minute, I think I'm good enough as a musician. (Nothing clever about that, just a lot of hard work - I'm passionate about the music). I need to develop a bit more confidence with the act though for it to be really top class. I suppose I just want to get every last detail right....

DebC, I'm glad it's not just me mad enough to want to do this! keep up the Good work, and if I ever get over to the states, we'll do a few songs, yes? Likewise should you ever find yourself stranded in dear old blighty.

Many thanks

Jon