Yeah, Clinton it IS a tough call. My Scottish inlaws have NEVER asked me to play. I've given them every album I've ever made, and they certainly know what I do for a living, but they seem to have no interest whatsoever. Kinda throws you for a loop. One part of me says "they think it would be rude BECAUSE I'm a professional", the insecure wimp side says "They think you suck!" Like you, I'd be happy to play for them, but it'll probably never happen.

Good question Marty. Naturally we have "music friends". But our civilian friends NEVER ask. Often (say at Christmas) if we have a getogether and I'm playing, most of them just talk over the music, like they would in a bar. Sure as all Hell keeps ya humble!

Rick