the point is, some people can pace their drinking, and some can't..I've heard performers who were undoubtably 'enhanced' and more into it by having a drink, but if they start sounding stupid and babbling, then it does no good.

When I attend a sing, I usually have one beer..maybe two, in a 3-4 hour session, and it is just relaxing & convivial. Any more, and my memory, reflexes, and attention are affected too much.....yep, I know there are those (referred to above) who have a MUCH greater tolerance and capacity than I do, but they are also hurting themselves, even if they can 'perform' while legally drunk!

It ain't easy...I love my booze- beer, wine, whisky, rum in moderate amounts....and hate to tell anyone NOT to imbibe, but I am lucky in that I don't like to get drunk and can control it. I have a brother who can't.

Perhaps some of these people would drink even if they weren't singing, and we might as well hear them make such good music as they can, but boy, I wish there were a magic pill to ease the effects!